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Join DAWG's Board of Directors PDF Print E-mail

Our board of directors is representative of the community we serve.  The majority of our members have first-hand knowledge of poverty as stated in our bylaws.  Our board is made up of people from all over the state of West Virginia who are interested in creating positive change and fighting for economic and social justice. 

We are always looking for a few good people to serve on our board. 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 February 2010 21:53 )
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In Memory of Tony Smith PDF Print E-mail

On January 14, 2010 just shy of his 18th birthday, Loren "Tony" Smith passed away after a long battle with cancer.  Tony was a member of Teen DAWG and a youth volunteer for DAWG.  He was a talented artist and a great friend.  He will be sadly missed by everyone here at DAWG.

 

Tony Smith (left) and Terrence Shelnutt (center) working at the DAWG table during Volunteer Night at the Appalachian Power game.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 January 2010 16:12 )
 
2010 Family Leadership Conference PDF Print E-mail

 

Focusing on the Future: Empowering Families to Help Themselves

April 16-18, 2010        Canaan Valley Resort     Davis, WV

 

 

 

 

 Brought to you by:

Family Leadership First

Direct Action Welfare Group (DAWG)

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DEADLINE: Application must be postmarked by February 28.   

Download application form

 This is a free conference for families selected to attend.

Meals, lodging, and child care are paid for and a gas stipend will be given on the last day of the conference.   

Child care will be provided during workshop times by certified day care providers.

Reminder if your child needs one-on-one care, you must provide the caretaker and we will provide the space. 

You will be notified if your family is selected to attend several weeks prior to the conference.  We would like to accept everyone however due to space and financial restrictions that is not always possible.   __._,_.___

Some topics that may be offered at the conference

Perfect Board Member, Veterans Support, Veterans Family Deployment Support, IEPs, Internet Safety, Family Literacy, Coping with a Disability in the Family, Benefits for People with Disabilities and the Changes that Affect those benefits, Diversity Awareness, WV Family Leadership First and WV LINKS, How to Deal with Annoying People, Benefits Education, Legal and Financial Issues for Community Based Groups, Changes in Health Care, Blending Families, Parents as Teachers. Teen Workshops will include Mental Health issues, Protecting Yourself, Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Volunteer Opportunities, and Building Teen Leaders for Tomorrow.

Workshop topics are subject to change closer to the actual conference dates. 

 

Please contact Vanessa VanGilder if you have any questions about the conference. 

Last Updated ( Friday, 15 January 2010 09:19 )
 
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