August 2, 2019 – NBC San Diego
Your Corner: SD Music Man Has 50 Years on Job Helping Kids
Profile of Center Music Director, Sundiata Kata
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July 1, 2019 – NBC San Diego
Tips for Parents to Keep their Children Engaged this Summer
Expert advice from Katie Morrill, Program Director of our Family Wellness Center
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July 2019 – Giving Back Magazine
132nd Anniversary Celebration event photos (pages 78-79)
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June 25, 2019 – KUSI News
Summer Camps for Children in Grades 1-6
Katie Morrill, Program Director of our Family Wellness Center, shares about our upcoming camps
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May 20, 2019 – San Diego Magazine
132nd Anniversary Celebration Raises $400,000
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May 13, 2019 – The Vista Press
132nd Anniversary Celebration Raises $400,000 (event photos)
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May 9, 2019 – KUSI News
132nd Anniversary Celebration Preview
Children’s Choir Performance
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May 6, 2019 – NBC San Diego
132nd Anniversary Celebration Preview
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April 24, 2019 – Del Mar Times
Linda and Mel Katz, Honorary Chairs of 132nd Anniversary Celebration
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April 5, 2019 – Union-Tribune Community Spotlight Radio Show
132nd Anniversary Celebration on May 11, 2019
Dynamic conversation with Linda Katz, Sundiata Kata, and Kristi Worley
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March 12, 2019 – KUSI News
Teenagers Say Depression and Anxiety Are Major Issues Among Their Peers
Expert advice from Dr. Cheryl Rode, Vice President of Clinical Operations
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March 11, 2019- KOGO AM
Teenagers Say Depression and Anxiety Are Major Issues Among Their Peers
Expert advice from Dr. Cheryl Rode, Vice President of Clinical Operations
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February 14, 2019 – The Vista Press
Midway Foundation Grants $10,000 for Empowered Families©
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February 4, 2019 – The Vista Press
Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grants $15,000 for Empowered Families©
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January 31, 2019 – Oside News
Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grants $15,000 for Empowered Families©
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January 21, 2019 – San Diego Magazine
U.S. Bank awards $5,000 to the Music Enrichment Program
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January 5, 2019 – Oside News
Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund grants $13,125 for Listening Program
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January 2019 – Giving Back Magazine
Mission Federal Credit Union Christmas Tree Donation (page 37)
Center Expands its Main Campus to 12 Acres (pages 40-41)
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December 9, 2018 – CBS News 8
Wacky Wonky Wonderland Event
Holiday donation drive to benefit children and families
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December 6, 2018 – KUSI News
Mission Federal Credit Union Annual Christmas Tree Donation
Elves create holiday cheer for children and families
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December 3, 2018 – NBC San Diego
Wacky Wonky Wonderland Event Preview
Attend on Sunday, December 9
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December 2018 – Giving Back Magazine
Meet Linda and Mel Katz (pages 48-49)
Honorary Chairs of 132nd Anniversary Celebration
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November 19, 2018- San Diego Magazine
The San Diego Center for Children is Gaining Ground with a 3-Acre Addition to its Campus
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October 24, 2018 – Oside News
ResMed Foundation Awards $10,000 for Academy’s Intensive Math Improvement Program
Read Article Online
October 4, 2018 – KUSI News
How Parents Can Address Bullying with their Children
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
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October 2, 2018 – CBS News 8
National Bullying Prevention Month
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
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September 27, 2018 – The Vista Press
Zable Foundation Grants $30,000 for Empowered Families© at the Family Wellness Center
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September 25, 2018 – NBC San Diego
Ways to Establish Positive Homework Habits with Your Children
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
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September 13, 2018 – KUSI News
Suicide Prevention Council Focuses on Teen Suicide Prevention
Dr. Cheryl Rode, Vice President of Clinical Operations, shares expertise about warning signs and the importance of adult support
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September 12, 2018 – KUSI News
Ways to Establish Positive Homework Habits with Your Children
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
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September 6, 2018 – KOGO AM
Ways to Establish Positive Homework Habits with Your Children
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
Listen to Interview
August 13, 2018- San Diego Magazine
Bank of America Awards $12,500 for Successful Transitions Program
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August 12, 2018 – KUSI News
Back to School Advice for Parents
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
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August 9, 2018- The Vista Press
Bank of America Awards $12,500 for Successful Transitions Program
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August 8, 2018 – KOGO AM
Back to School Advice for Parents
Expert advice from Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager
Listen to Interview
August 8, 2018- Oside News
Bank of America Awards $12,500 for Successful Transitions Program
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July 2, 2018 – KPBS
San Diego Program Delivers Life Skills To Young Adults With Special Needs
Fast & Furious Food Delivery by Students in our Academy’s Successful Transitions Program track
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July 2018- Oside News
131st Anniversary Celebration Post-Event Recap
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June 2018- San Diego Magazine
131st Anniversary Celebration Post-Event Recap
Read Article Online
June 29, 2018- Presidio Sentinel
131st Anniversary Celebration Post-Event Recap (Page 6)
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June 22, 2018- Oside News
Alliance Healthcare Foundation Grants $34,286 for mission support efforts
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June 19, 2018 – NBC San Diego
Long-Term Effects of Separating Migrant Families
Dr. Moisés Barón, President & CEO, and Dr. Cheryl Rode, Vice President of Clinical Operations, share their expert advice about the psychological effects on children being separated from their families
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June 19, 2018 – The Vista Press
Alliance Healthcare Foundation Grants $34,286 for mission support efforts
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June 10, 2018- KSON “Living Better in San Diego”
Addressing Mental Health Struggles & Creating Awareness
President & CEO, Dr. Moisés Barón, and Senior Director of Philanthropy, Alison Beck, join Gary Lee on KSON
Listen to Interview
June 1, 2018 – KUSI News
131st Anniversary Celebration preview with Alison Beck, Senior Director of Philanthropy, and Chef Hanis of The Pioneer
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May 2018 – KOGO AM “San Diego Community Connection”
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Expert advice from Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations, and Katie Morrill, LMFT, Program Director of the Family Wellness Center
Listen to Interview
May 2018 – La Jolla Light
Patrons Party Celebration held at the home of Dr. Sean and Marjan Daneshmand
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May 10, 2018 – KUSI News
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
A family served by the Center shares their story in addition to expert advice from Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations
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May 10, 2018 – KOGO AM
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Expert advice from Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations
Listen to Interview
May 7, 2018 – NBC San Diego
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reports Rise in Children’s Autism Rates
Dr. Moises Baron, President & CEO, provides expert advice on the latest data
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May 3, 2018 – Univision San Diego
Family Attention Can be the Best Prevention to Suicide
A family served by the Center shares their story
Watch Video (Spanish)
April 2018 – Giving Back Magazine
Mental Health Awareness – Rise Up (pages 86-87)
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April 25, 2018 – Union-Tribune
La Mesa City Council Approves San Diego Center for Children Appeal
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April 25, 2018 – East County Magazine
La Mesa City Council Approves San Diego Center for Children Appeal
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April 25, 2018 – KUSI News
Young Master Chef Competition
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April 24, 2018 – KUSI News
La Mesa City Council Approves San Diego Center for Children Appeal
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April 24, 2018 – NBC San Diego
La Mesa City Council Approves San Diego Center for Children Appeal
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April 24, 2018 – ABC 10News
Appeal Hearing with the La Mesa City Council
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April 24, 2018 – NBC San Diego
Appeal Hearing with the La Mesa City Council
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April 20, 2018 – Union-Tribune Community Spotlight Radio Show
The Impact of our Family Wellness Center & Upcoming 131st Anniversary Celebration
Listen to Interview
April 16, 2018 – KPBS Midday Edition’s First Person Series
Zach Stones, LMFT, shares about his passion for improv and in working with youth and families at the Center
Listen to Interview
April 2, 2018 – San Diego Business Journal
David C. Copley Foundation Awards $12,000 to support SDCC Academy
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March 2018 – Giving Back Magazine
Getting the Help they Need – Creating Awareness about Mental Health (pages 66-67)
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March 2018- La Jolla Lifestyle
Las Patronas supports SDCC Academy Expansion with $16,657 Grant (page 10)
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March 2018- Oside News
Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund Awards $23,695 to Support Multi-Sensory Therapy
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March 26, 2018 – San Diego Business Journal
Nordson Corporation Foundation Awards $5,000 to support SDCC Academy
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March 19, 2018 – FOX 5
ASC San Diego selects the Center as their Charity Partner for their League Opener
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March 16, 2018- San Diego Uptown news
Nordson Corporation Foundation Awards $5,000 to support SDCC Academy
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March 12, 2018 – KUSI News
Empowering Children & Families (Click links for each video interview)
A family shares their story and how they been transformed through the Family Wellness Center
Dr. Cheryl Rode and Katie Morrill share about the mental health struggles faced by families in our community
March 9, 2018- San Diego Uptown news
David C. Copley Foundation Grants $12,000 to SDCC Academy’s Intensive Reading Program
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February 5, 2018 – San Diego Business Journal
Las Patronas supports SDCC Academy Expansion with $16,657 Grant
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January 2018 – Giving Back Magazine
Holiday Cheer from Mission Federal Credit Union (page 26)
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– CBS 8 & The CW San Diego
Wacky Wonky Wonderland event preview
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November 5, 2017 – KUSI News
Effects of Social Media on Mental Health & Child Development
Dr. Cindy Barreda Schurr, Clinical and Assessment Manager, shares her expertise
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November 5, 2017 – Living Better in San Diego
Dr. Moises Baron, President & CEO, and Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations, speak with Gary Lee about the Center’s legacy and community impact
Listen to Interview
September 2017 – La Mesa Courier
Price Philanthropies Foundation Awards the Center a 3-Year Grant Award of $220,000
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September 2017 – San Diego Business Journal
Price Philanthropies Foundation Awards the Center a 3-Year Grant Award of $220,000
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August 2017 – La Jolla Light
Live + Breathe Yoga: Non-profit brings ‘namaste’ to unexpected places
We are happy to share this article about Live + Breathe Yoga, who volunteers valuable support to our efforts
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August 2017 – People Magazine
5 Sweet Stories of Pet Adoption Success from Clear the Shelters 2016
We are happy to share this feature of a youth served through our foster care programs, who “gave back” and adopted a cat
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August 2017 – Times of San Diego
Opinion: How to Prepare Your Kids for Going Back to School
Nancy Macnamara, M.Ed., Director of Education/Principal, contributes her expertise
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August 2017 – KOGO AM San Diego
Back to School Advice for Parents about Children’s Anxiety
Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations, speaks with Ted Garcia & LaDona Harvey
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August 2017 – Los Angeles Mom Magazine
How to Prepare Your Kids for Going Back to School
Nancy Macnamara, M.Ed., Director of Education/Principal, contributes her expertise
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June 2017 – KOGO AM San Diego
Health Clipboard Report on Children’s Mental Health
Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations, speaks with Marilyn Hyder
1-Minute Radio Clip #1: Mental Health Struggles
1-Minute Radio Clip #2: Asking for Help
June 2017 – Giving Back Magazine
130th Anniversary Celebration Post-Event Recap (pages 84-85)
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June 2017 – Ranch & Coast
130th Anniversary Celebration Gala Success Post-Event Recap (page 76)
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May 3, 2017 – Union-Tribune
Dr. Keith Wilson, Chair of Center Board of Trustees, profiled in “Making A Difference” feature
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April 20, 2017 – NBC San Diego
130th Anniversary Celebration gala preview
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April 14, 2017 – Union-Tribune Community Spotlight Radio Show
Dr. Moisés Barón and Gwynn Thomas share about our 130th Anniversary Celebration gala on May 4, 2017
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April 3, 2017 – FOX 5
Dr. Moises Baron, President & CEO, and Dr. Cheryl Rode, VP of Clinical Operations, talk with FOX 5 San Diego about the Center’s therapeutic tools
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March 13, 2017 – The Washington Post
How to help your child cope with tears that come too easily
Dr. Cheryl Rode, Vice President of Clinical Operations, contributes her expertise
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March 1, 2017 – KUSI News
Young Master Chef Competition
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February 2017 – Giving Back Magazine
Celebrating 130 Years in the Community
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February 2017 – Ranch & Coast
Supporting San Diego’s Foster Youth & Parents (page 70)
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February 1, 2017 – KUSI News
Center Celebrates 130th Anniversary Year
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February 1, 2017 – KUSI News
Program Initiatives for 130th Anniversary Year
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January 20, 2017 – Union-Tribune Community Spotlight Radio Show
Our 130th Anniversary of Serving the Community: Dr. Moisés Barón and Dr. Cheryl Rode discuss our program impact and upcoming gala
Listen to Interview
January 17, 2017 – Parents Magazine
6 Parenting ‘Fails’ That Are Actually Wins
Aisha Pope, LCSW, Program Manager of FFAST, contributes her expertise
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January 2, 2017 – A Pet’s Life Magazine
The Benefits of the Center’s Pet Therapy Program
Op-ed by Kathryn Anderson, LMFT, Therapist of Residential Treatment Program
Read Winter Issue (pages 30-31)
December 15, 2016 – Reader’s Digest
52 of the Worst Parenting Tips Parents Get
Aisha Pope, LCSW, Program Manager of FFAST, provides some important tips
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December 12, 2016 – KUSI News
Wacky Wonky Wonderland
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December 9, 2016 – Mission Valley News
Sullivan Solar Power Partnership
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December 9, 2016 – CW6 San Diego
Mission Federal Christmas Tree Donation
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December 9, 2016 – KUSI News
Mission Federal Christmas Tree Donation
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December 9, 2016 – KUSI News
Wacky Wonky Wonderland
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December 9, 2016 – NBC San Diego
Wacky Wonky Wonderland event preview
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October 17, 2016 – Union-Tribune
Impact of Pet Therapy among LifeSchool Students
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October 4, 2016 – KUSI News
Dr. Moises Baron speaks with KUSI about the Center’s Pet Therapy Program
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August 8, 2016 – CW6
Dr. Cheryl Rode speaks with CW6 about Back-to-School Advice
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June 12, 2016 – Union Tribune
129th Anniversary Celebration Feature in Style & Society
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May 27, 2016 – Union Tribune Community Spotlight Radio Show
Our Impact in the Community & 129th Anniversary Celebration
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May 22, 2016 – CW6
Dr. Cheryl Rode speaks with CW6 about Children’s Mental Health
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May 18, 2016 – La Jolla Light Newspaper
Meet Sue Kalish, Committee Member of the 129th Anniversary Celebration
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January 22, 2016 – Union Tribune
San Diego Center for Children; Father Joe’s Villages and “Songs For Shelter”
Listen to Interview
January 18, 2016 – KUSI News
Katie Morrill of the Family Wellness Center speaks with KUSI News
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December 15, 2015 – KUSI News
Annual Holiday FUNDrive Morning Coverage
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December 15, 2015 – CW6
SD News Coverage of Holiday FUNDrive
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December 10, 2015 – CW6
Annual Holiday FUNDrive is December 13, 2015
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December 10, 2015 – KUSI News
Live coverage of our upcoming Wacky Wonky Walk + Kids Fest
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October 21, 2015 – KUSI News
Coverage for our upcoming Wacky Wonky Walk
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October 21, 2015 – FOX 5
Alison Beck talks with FOX 5 San Diego about the upcoming Wacky Wonky Walk
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October 21, 2015 – Union Tribune
One-on-One with Moisés Barón
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October 14, 2015 – Union Tribune
Interview with the UT – Association of Fundraising Professionals
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October 12, 2015 – Fox 5
Dr. Rode talks with Fox 5 about Childhood Bullying
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August 24, 2015 – KUSI News
Dr. Cheryl Rode Shares “Back to School” Tips for Parents
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August 2015 – San Diego Metro
Men Who Make a Difference
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July 2015 – Giving Back Magazine
128th Anniversary Dinner
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July 2, 2015 – Rancho Santa Fe Review
Anniversary Celebration Brings in Nearly $300,000 for SD Center for Children
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May 28, 2015 – KUSI News
Live Coverage from our 128th Anniversary Celebration
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May 14, 2015 – La Jolla Light
Helping Children, Close to the Heart of Sally Oxley
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March 21, 2015 – KUSI News
Dr. Cheryl Rode on Mental Health Awareness with KUSI News
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March 7, 2015 – KUSI News
Mullets for Mental Health Day 3
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March 7, 2015 – KUSI News
Mullets for Mental Health Day 2
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March 7, 2015 – KUSI News
Mullets for Mental Health Day 1
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March 3, 2015 – San Diego 6
March Mullet is Here! A Fun Way to Talk About Something Serious…
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February 25, 2015 – CBS8
Dr. Cheryl Rode Speaks About Teen Suicide
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February 15, 2015 – Union Tribune
A Village of Volunteers
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February 4, 2015 – CBS8
PGA “Birdies for Charity” Event Benefiting San Diego Center for Children
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February 2, 2015 – UT TV
Dr. Baron on Community Spotlight San Diego
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January 30, 2015 – KUSI News
Upcoming Fundraising Events for San Diego Center for Children (Fashion Show + Birdies for Charity)
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January 22, 2015 – San Diego Living
Fashion Show Fundraiser for San Diego Center for Children
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January 14, 2015 – KUSI News
KUSI Segment on Foster Care & Adoption Changes in San Diego
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January 11, 2015 – Del Mar Times
Birdies for Charity PGA Tour Fundraiser Feb. 5-8 to benefit Center for Children
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November 10, 2014 – KUSI News
San Diego Center for Children Surprised by $200,000 Check During KUSI TV Interview!
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November 10, 2014 – Union Tribune
Bank of America surprises the Center with a $200K donation
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October 23, 2014 – NBC
NBC Promotes the Wacky Wonky Walk & Kids Festival
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October 22, 2014 – KUSI News
KUSI Promotes Wacky Wonky Walk & Kids Festival
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October 22, 2014 – Union Tribune
A weekend of family-friendly races
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October 19, 2014 – CW6 San Diego
CW6 Promotes Wacky Wonky Walk & Kids Festival
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October 2, 2014 – La Jolla Light
Moises Baron works to ease and elevate well-being of youth
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September 5, 2014 – La Jolla Village News
Schonbrun Takes Post on Center for Children Board
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August 20, 2014 – San Diego Metro
Daily Business Report – Center for Children Names New CEO
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August 19, 2014 – San Diego Daily Transcript
Moisés Barón hired as CEO of SD Center for Children
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July 30, 2014 – KUSI News
In Studio Interview on the Impact of Center’s Music Program
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July 21, 2014 – Union Tribune
North County Academy feature in Local Section
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June 1, 2014 – San Diego Magazine
2014 Anniversary Dinner Photos and Recap
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June 1, 2014 – Ranch & Coast
2014 Anniversary Dinner Photos and Recap (page 97)
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May 23, 2014 – Union Tribune Community Spotlight
Dr. Rode, Shandon Harbour and Alison Beck guests on show with Drew Schlosberg
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May 14, 2014 – Fox 5
Interview with Dr. Rode
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May 1, 2014 – San Diego Metro
Dr. Rode listed as “20 Women Who Impact San Diego” (page 13)
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May 1, 2014 – Giving Back Magazine
2014 Anniversary Dinner Photos Recap
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April 30, 2014 – KUSI New
Mental Health Awareness Month
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April 11, 2014 – KUSI News
Blues Thursday (Part 1)
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April 8, 2014 – FOX 5
Dr. Cheryl Rode on Fox’s Mommy Daddy Handbook
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April 7, 2014 – NBC San Diego
Marianne Kushi Interview
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April 3, 2014 – KUSI News
Interview with parent, Tina Garcia Ward
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October 27, 2013 – KUSI News
Aiyana’s Story A New Lease on Life & Interview
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October 16, 2013 – KUSI News
Eighth Annual Walk for Kids (Part 1)
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July 25, 2013 – UT-TV – Primetime with Taylor Baldwin
Summer Wine Tasting Benefit
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