On August 11, 2011, the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter will hold a public input session to solicit views, comments and perspectives from stakeholders in the Alzheimer’s community to inform the development of a successful National Alzheimer’s Plan.

150 CHILDREN ARE STILL IN NEED OF HOST FAMILIES FOR THIS SUMMER! 

Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is upon us and you still have the chance to make it memorable for a New York City child! Thanks to the many families in Albany Area and throughout 13 Northeastern states and Canada, more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income neighborhoods have enjoyed free summer experiences in suburban and small town communities through The Fresh Air Fund. The Fund is currently seeking 150 more families to give inner-city children a two-week experience this summer. By volunteering as a host family for the Friendly Town program, you can help give a child a break from the heat and noise of the crowded city streets.

FRESH AIR CHILDREN FROM NEW YORK CITY ARRIVED FOR SUMMER VACATIONS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA

26 smiling New York City children boarded buses on Tuesday, August 2nd, headed for the Western New York area. The children in the attached photo reunited with their caring host families at the bus arrival in Amherst. This summer, close to 5,000 children will enjoy summer outside of the city during their stay with volunteer host families in 13 Northeastern states and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program.