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May 2010

Los Gatos parents, educators discuss suicide prevention
Carlos Aguila, an EMQ FamiliesFirst program manager, contributes to discussion and comments on bullying.

San Jose Mercury News

May 2010

EMQ FamilyFirst names in-house counsel
Kathryn K. Meier has been named chief legal counsel of Campbell-based children's charity EMQ FamiliesFirst.

San Jose Business Journal

April 2010

Assistance League ‘golden girls’ celebrate golden anniversary
Assistance League of Los Altos supports foster children of EMQ FamiliesFirst.

Los Altos Town Crier

April 2010

Biological Mother Works with Foster Parents in the Interest of Her Children
A routine, temporary foster care placement throughEMQ FamiliesFirst recently became a special adoption.

Benzinga

April 2010

Seasoned collector: 55th annual Gem and Mineral Show coming up
Unicorn Thrift Shop, which benefits the children of EMQ FamiliesFirst, mentioned in Shop for Good Causes.

Inside Bay Area/The Oakland Tribune

March 2010

Introducing Neuwirth of New York
Neuwirth of New York will be at The Butter Paddle to showcase their line of etched glassware.

San Francisco Chronicle

March 2010

Crisis nursery bill reduces state regs

Woodland Daily Democrat

March 2010

Replay donates recycled bicycles

Spartan Daily, San Jose State

March 2010

Permanency Recommendations to California Child Welfare Council
"The CDSS, in partnership with the AOC and CalSWEC, will develop case tools for finding connections, such as genogram, life map, or Eastfield Ming Quong’s 'Connectedness Model', and will develop similar case tools for tracking connections." (page 13)

Permancency Committee

March 2010

Change of Season Sale: The Almaden Valley Unicorn Thrift Shop

San Jose Mercury News, calendar

March 2010

On the Move - Dr. Mark Edelstein of Sacramento has been named medical director for EMQ FamiliesFirst

Sacramento Bee

February 2010

Yolo Crisis Nursery has new storage
Members of the Sunset Rotary Club of Davis, Delta Sigma Phi fraternity of UC Davis, and local business people built a new storage shed at the Yolo Crisis Nursery of EMQ FamiliesFirst.

The Davis Enterprise

February 2010

EMQ FamiliesFirst names medical director

San Jose Business Journal

February 2010

EMQ FamiliesFirst: Helping foster positive lives for youth in our region

United Way California Capital Region

December 2009

CHP Chips in for New Bikes After Theft
Children's bikes stolen after receiving them at Foster Santa party.

CBS 13 CW 31

December 2009

Foster Kids Get Special Surprise at Xmas Party
Foster Santa party provides bikes for foster kids. Also on the morning report.

CBS 13 CW 31

December 2009

Christmas Gifts to EMQ FamiliesFirst
The Boy's Team gathered to deliver their Christmas gifts to the EMQ Families First boy's.

USA Gymnastics

December 2009

From foster care to passing bar exam
Terina Williams pursued advanced education and law career after one EMQ FamiliesFirst foster parent provided her a stable, loving home.

Oakland Tribune

November 2009

EMQ FamiliesFirst: For nearly 35 years, EMQ FamiliesFirst has hosted its annual Foster Santa Party to help bring holiday magic back into the lives of local foster children. Funded 100 percent by community donations, this event surprises the children in attendance by presenting them with a new bicycle, helmet and lock. Donations are used to purchase bikes and other gifts for the children. Donations are needed for other programs, such as the Yolo Crisis Nursery and Residential Treatment Program in Davis. Toys for children, birth to age 5, and gifts for boys ages 6 to 17 are accepted. All gifts should be new and unwrapped. Contact Richelle Donaldson at (530) 747-3122 or visit http://www.emqff.org for more.Donations may be sent to EMQ FamiliesFirst, Foster Santa, 2100 Fifth St., Davis, 95618.
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Davis Enterprise online

November 2009

Foster Santa gives bikes and new toys to foster kids in Fresno
Over a thousand foster children need your help this holiday. You can help EMQ FamiliesFirst provide new bikes, gifts and holiday parties for foster children throughout California.
San Francisco Examinier online

November 2009

Seasoned collector: Shop for a cause (and save too), plus nutcracker expert - Steve Yvaska column
Butter Paddle, a charming emporium that benefits the children of EMQ FamiliesFirst.
Mercury News online

November 2009

BofA Donates $400K to Two Local Charities
Bank of America is giving $400,000 to be split among EMQ FamiliesFirst and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Sacramento Business Journal

November 2009

President of Chez Panisse Foundation and Larchmont School Launch Edible Schoolyard
Alice Waters Visits Hollygrove Campus - Opens Edible Schoolyard for Larchmont Charter School
Los Angeles City and Press

August 2009

Rick Davis takes over as head of Rotary
The club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. for a luncheon program at EMQ FamiliesFirst, 251 Llewellyn Ave.
Mercury News online

August 2009

All firsts at these Olympics
FamiliesFirst kids broaden horizons at sports event

Davis Enterprise

July 2009

Energy and Commerce Committee Adopts Matsui/Engel Amendment to Revamp America's Mental Health Centers
United States Congress

July 2009

Happy Dragon Named in 'Thrift Shops Worth a Detour'
AAA Via Magazine

June 2009

Cisco Gives $1.26M to Area Nonprofits
Silicon Valley Business Journal

June 2009

Directors Present Wraparound at Builidng on Family Strengths Conference
Portland – June 23-25, 2009

February 2009

Tour of California - A List of Public Events
Sacramento Bee

February 2009

Yolo Nonprofits Benefit from Mercy Grant
Daily Democrat

February 2009

Merger creates huge provider for kids in crisis EMQ FamiliesFirst is largest of its kind on the West Coast
The Davis Enterprise

January 2009

Nonprofits Merge to Form State's Largest Children's Agency
Sacramento Business Journal

January 2009

Motivated by change, boy donates change
Sacramento Bee

November 2008

Los Gatos Groups Stress Need for Holiday Volunteers
San Jose Mercury News

October 2008

Rob Reiner in the News Supporting Hollygrove
The Insider

September 2008

Enchanted Art
SoCal News, Time Warner Cable

September 2008

The Pick of the Patch
San Jose Mercury News

September 2008

Rotary Surpasses Record in Local Blood Drive
San Jose Mercury News

September 2008

Evaluating Foster Care in California
Campbell Times

August 2008

Stuffed: EMQ Backpacks
Rotary Club of Campbell & San Jose West

May 2008

Girl Scouts visit Unicorn Thrift Store
Almaden Times Weekly

April 2008

Scott Staub (EMQ's Vice President of Fund Development) was interviewed about The Great Silicon Valley Caper and EMQ's Addiction Prevention program that the caper is raising funds to support.
KTVU - Channel 2

April 2008

The Great Silicon Valley Caper is April 27 And Benefits Benefits Eastfield Ming Quong.
Live in Los Gatos

April 2008

The Great Silicon Valley Caper - Inaugural scavenger hunt for EMQ Children and Family Services.
San Jose Mercury News

March 2008

CB Technologies held a golf tournament to raise money for Hollygrove Children & Family Services.
WB/Los Angeles, Channel KTLA Show called "Making It"

March 2008

Happy 50th birthday wishes this week to the Happy Dragon Thrift Store in Los Gatos.
San Jose Mercury News

January 2008

Happy Dragon volunteers mark 40 years of service
Los Gatos Weekly

January 2008

Agency helps teens cope
Sacramento Bee

June 2007

EMQ Children & Family Services named Dr. Lisa Cullins as the nonprofit agency's new Medical Director
Business Journal

June 2007

EMQ Children & Family Services' Tennis Marathon begins 24th season
Almaden Times Weekly

June 2007

Unicorn Thrift Shop installed new officers for 2007-2008; accepts kudos for volunteers who benefit children in need at EMQ Children & Family Services. (photos)
Almaden Times Weekly

February 2006 "'Family finding' strategy connects foster kids with relatives and permanent homes"
Youth Today
December 2005 "Firefighters bring families good cheer"
Campbell Reporter
December 2005 "EMQ's best-kept secret: chef Amaral"
Campbell Reporter
May 2005 EMQ's Doyle wins appointment to state commission
Los Gatos Weekly Times
May 2004 "Stopping Drug Use Before it Starts" (PDF)
San Jose Magazine
June 2003 The Gift of Wrapping (PDF)
Youth Today
May 2003 "Just One Child" (PDF)
San Jose Magazine
November 2002 EMQ makes the front cover of the Annual Holiday Wish Book (PDF)
Mercury News Wishbook
   


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Kristine Austin, Director of Public Relations
(408) 364-4029 | pr@emq.org

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