As an undergraduate student at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, more than a decade ago, Caitlin Baine joined her campus chapter of Best Buddies because she wanted to help others. “I had no idea of the impact it would have on me,” said Baine, who earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and is […]
Mar. 21—Puppies, puppies everywhere ! Dozens of people came to the West Virginia University Animal Science Research, Education, and Outreach Center on Stewartstown Road Thursday morning for a fun-filled (and educational) puppy party with the latest litters of pups from WVU’s Hearts of Gold service dog training program. Hearts of Gold, established in 2006, is […]
Mar. 6—DICKINSON — Dickinson High School’s Peer to Peer program has been a cornerstone of inclusivity and skill development for six years, boasting a total of 28 students split evenly between mentors and mentees. Designed to nurture leadership skills in mentors and enhance social abilities in mentees, the program has proven to be a transformative […]
Feb. 9—Two new litters of puppies, 13 in total, have recently joined the ranks of Hearts of Gold service dogs and will soon be in need of community fosters to give them a home for their first year of life and training. The puppies will be a part of the long track record Hearts of […]