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  A Woman Living With A Disability Helps Another

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  Assertive Community Treatment Helps Seek Independence

  (Lillington, NC, July 10, 2019)

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  Easterseals UCP Autism Services Helps Zion Communicate

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  A Mother Receives Hope from Zion’s Progress

  (Raleigh, NC, July 8, 2019)

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  Camp Easterseals UCP Receives New Adaptive Playground Equipment

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  Campers Experience Play Equipment Geared for Special Needs

  (New Castle, VA, June 25, 2019)

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  Easterseals UCP & Trillium Health Resources Help Train Teens & Adults for Employment

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  New Transition To Employment Program Kicks Off

  (Ahoskie, NC, June 14, 2019)

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  Glowing for a Cause

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  Great Glow Run Raises Funds for Children & Adults with Disabilities and Mental Health Challenges

  (New Bern, NC, June 11, 2019)

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  A Teen’s iPad Opens the Door to Communication

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  Easterseals UCP Autism Services Support Harley

  (Wilmington, NC, June 10, 2019)

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  A Mother on a Mission

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  Honoring Special Women on Mother’s Day

  (Raleigh, NC, May 10, 2019)

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  Easterseals UCP Night with the Durham Bulls Spreads Awareness

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  A Home Run for People Living with Disabilities and Mental Health Challenges

  (Durham, NC, May 6, 2019)

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  Lace Up for Walk With Me Triangle

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  Connect, Engage and Give to Easterseals UCP

  (Raleigh, NC, May 1, 2019)

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  Egg-Citing Fundraiser

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  Community Family Egg Hunt Supports Camp Easterseals UCP

  (Manakin Sabot, VA, April 29, 2019)

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  Individual and Community Services Supports People with Autism

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  Melissa Continues to Make Progress

  (Wilmington, NC, April 25, 2019)

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  Easterseals UCP & Capitol Broadcasting Company Kick off “be the thread” Campaign

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  We are part of the fabric of every community we serve

  (Raleigh, NC, April 22, 2019)

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  Iconic Charlotte Buildings Light Up Orange

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  Honoring Easterseals 100th Anniversary

  (Charlotte, NC, April 17, 2019)

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  North Carolina is an Employment First State

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  Easterseals UCP’s Employment Director’s Advocacy Pays Off

  (Raleigh, NC, April 10, 2019)

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  Sherman the Raccoon Helps Families Cope

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  Hope4NC Supports Thousands

  (Sampson County, NC, March 22, 2019)

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  Melanie Receives a Family at Easterseals UCP

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  Individual and Community Services Staff Welcomes Melanie

  (Charlotte, NC, March 22, 2019)

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  A Decade of Easterseals UCP Support Has Made a Difference

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  Roger Continues to Make Gains

  (Charlotte, NC, March 14, 2019)

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  Individual and Community Services Team Treats Clients Like Family

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  Learning New Skills Every Day

  (Wilmington, NC, March 13, 2019)

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  John is Driving His Future in a New Direction

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  Individual and Community Services Assists with Independent Skills

  (Wilmington, NC, March 6, 2019)

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  Chris Hits a Home Run For Progress

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  Individual and Community Services Staff Works on New Skills

  (Wilmington, NC, March 6, 2019)

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  Easterseals UCP Teens & Adults Participate in “Night To Shine”

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  Special Night for Special People

  (Wilmington, NC, February 25, 2019)

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  Surviving Transitions

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  Children Adapt at the Wilmington Child Development Center

  (Wilmington, N.C., February 20, 2019)

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  Shining Stars at Easterseals UCP

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  Individual Placement and Support Services Celebrates A Year of S.T.A.R. Awards

  (Raleigh, NC, February 7, 2019)

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  Big Gains for a Little Guy

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  Easterseals UCP Supports Autism Needs

  (Canton, NC, January 11, 2019)

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  Sensitive Santa Makes Christmas Extra Special

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  Easterseals UCP Helps Families Enjoy the Holidays

  (Ahoskie, NC, December 21, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP Teams to the Rescue

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  Hope4NC Program Continues Helping Hurricane Florence Survivors

  (Goldsboro, NC, December 19, 2018)

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  Hope4NC Supports Hurricane Florence Survivors

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  Easterseals UCP offers free crisis counseling

  (Kenansville, NC, December 10, 2018)

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  Giving Tuesday: A Day To Give Back

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  Resolvit Gives To Easterseals UCP

  (Raleigh, NC, November 20, 2018)

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  Celebrating National Adoption Month

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  Easterseals UCP Helps Two Young Boys Find a New Family

  (New Bern, NC, November 19, 2018)

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  At Your Service

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  E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Adult Program Participants Enjoyed Their Restaurant Work Experience

  (Ahoskie, NC, November 16, 2018)

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  Giving Tuesday #1: A Mother and Daughter Feed Hundreds of People

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  Post Hurricane Efforts Support Those in Need

  (New Bern, NC, November 6, 2018)

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  Cornhole For Charity Helps Campers

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  Supporting Individuals with Special Needs by Tossing Bean Bags

  (Salem, VA, November 2, 2018)

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  Decades of Support Continues

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  One Donor Makes a World of Difference

  (Raleigh, NC, October 29, 2018)

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  E.M.P.O.W.E.R. Inspires Spooktacular Memories

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  Halloween Respite Gives Families Something to Smile About

  (Wilmington and New Bern, N.C., October 26, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP Employment Stars

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  Training and Community Partners Support Adults Living with Mental Health Challenges

  (Raleigh, NC, October 24, 2018)

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  One Day At A Time At The Wilmington CDC

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  Damage Caused By Hurricane Florence Requires Extended Time in Temporary Facility

  (Wilmington, N.C., October 23, 2018)

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  Foster Care Staff to the Rescue

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  Easterseals UCP Helps in Recovering and Rebuilding of What Was Lost

  (New Bern, NC, October 22, 2018)

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  Music Soothes the Soul

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  New Bern EMPOWER Program Uses Innovative Methods to Cope With Hurricane Florence

  (New Bern, NC, October 16, 2018)

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  Wilmington Teams Remain Strong

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  Wilmington Community Supports Easterseals UCP Staff and People Served

  (Wilmington, N.C., October 11, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP School and Therapies Must Go On

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  Temporary Child Development Center Offers Continued Services

  (Wilmington, N.C., October 9, 2018)

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  EMPOWER Staff Offers Routine and Respite

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  Countless Hours Spent Getting EMPOWER Wilmington Up and Running

  (Wilmington, N.C., October 4, 2018)

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  Wilmington Special Ed Teacher Provides Resources

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  Feeding, Restoring and Listening in the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence

  (Wilmington, N.C., October 3, 2018)

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  Supported Employment Staffer Celebrates 15 Years

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  Kathleen’s Journey to Independent Living

  (Charlotte, N.C., September 24, 2018)

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  Coastal North Carolina Communities Come Together

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  Carry Out by Chrislyn Feeds Thousands Post Hurricane Florence

  (New Bern, NC, September 23, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP Employees Are Always Serving

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  Hurricane Recovery Fund Supports Staff

  (September 22, 2018)

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  Helping Children with Autism All Summer Long

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  Creative Approach to Teaching Skills Through Themed Mini Camps

  (Charlotte, N.C., September 7, 2018)

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  Growing Up With Easterseals

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  Decades of Progress for Kevin Thanks to Easterseals Services

  (Wilmington, N.C., August 24, 2018)

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  Tangles and Knots Hair Salon Gives Back

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  Generous Event Donates School Supplies, Haircuts and Manicures

  (New Bern, NC, August 24, 2018)

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  Epsilon Sigma Alpha Continues Giving

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  Thank You for Supporting Easterseals UCP Early Childhood

  (Salem, VA, August 23, 2018)

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  Volunteers from Coca Cola Spruce Up Easterseals UCP

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  Easterseals UCP Charlotte Autism Center is Blossoming

  (Charlotte, N.C., August 20, 2018)

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  Encouraging Healthy Living Through Easterseals UCP Programs

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  Exercise With Your Child Week

  (Wilmington, N.C., August 6, 2018)

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  Assertive Community Treatment Team Has Awesome Sauce

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  Top Scores for Easterseals UCP Team

  (Lillington, NC, July 27, 2018)

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  Aetna Better Health Supports Easterseals UCP

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  Thank You to Our Community Partners

  (Raleigh, NC, July 27, 2018)

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  Culinary Arts Isn’t Just About Food

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  Easterseals UCP Integrates Cooking into Daily Living Skills

  (Ahoskie, NC, July 23, 2018)

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  A Retirement Gift That Keeps on Giving

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  Assertive Community Treatment Team Lead Honored with a Blessing Box

  (Morganton, NC, July 19, 2018)

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  Celebrating Easterseals UCP S.T.A.R. Award Recipients

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  Adults with Mental Illness Strive for Excellence

  (Raleigh, NC, June 25, 2018)

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  Staff Spotlight: EMPOWER Staff Enriches Lives

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  Easterseals UCP After School and Summer Camp Give Year Round

  (Ahoskie, Elizabeth City, New Bern, and Wilmington, North Carolina, June 24, 2018)

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  A Graduation Miracle

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  Easterseals UCP Foster Care Program Encourages a Young Woman To Follow Her Dreams

  (Durham, NC, June 18, 2018)

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  Flower Power for EMPOWER

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  BB&T Helps Plant the Seeds for a Better Future

  (Elizabeth City, NC, June 15, 2018)

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  The Assertive Community Treatment Team Helps Wanda Recover

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  Easterseals UCP Provides the Tools for a New Outlook on Life

  (Durham, NC, June 11, 2018)

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  Music Therapist Inspires Preschoolers

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  Easterseals UCP Busy Beats Program Promotes Development

  (Salem, VA, May 28, 2018)

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  York Properties Shows Their Continued Commitment

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  Volunteers from York Properties Provide Community Service at Easterseals UCP

  (Raleigh, NC, May 26, 2018)

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  State of Virginia Proclaims May as Early Intervention Month

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  Infants and Toddlers Benefit from Services at Easterseals UCP

  (Salem, VA, May 22, 2018)

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  Staff Spotlight: Families Come First for Jayme Bland

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  Easterseals UCP Foster Care Team Lead Brings Experience to Her Job

  (New Bern, NC, May 21, 2018)

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  Stephanie Smiles Again After Assertive Community Treatment

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  Easterseals UCP Clinicians Impacts the Life of a Young Woman with Mental Health Needs

  (Raleigh, NC, May 15, 2018)

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  Staff Spotlight: Audrey Shen's Personal Passion for People with Autism

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  Easterseals UCP Behavior Analyst Takes Autism Diagnosis to the Next Level

  (Raleigh, NC, April 30, 2018)

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  Getting Social in the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. After School Program

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  Easterseals UCP Helps Children with Autism Learn Social Skills

  (Elizabeth City, NC, April 16, 2018)

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  Applauding Successes During Autism Acceptance Month

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  Easterseals UCP Connects with Children and Adults with Autism

  (Wilmington, N.C., April 3, 2018)

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  Music Therapists and Educators Celebrate Music in Schools Month

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  “Music Connects Us” is This Year’s Theme

  (Salem, VA, March 27, 2018)

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  S.T.A.R. Awards Encourage Motivation

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  Adults with Mental Illness Awarded for Accomplishments

  (Raleigh, NC, March 26, 2018)

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  A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts Crafting A Better World Campaign Underway

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  Donate $1 at the Register to Support Easterseals UCP Programs

  (Raleigh, NC, March 23, 2018)

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  Great Glow Run Salutes Children and Adults with Disabilities

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  Glowing Hard in New Bern

  (New Bern, NC, March 19, 2018)

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  Inspiration from Dareon

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  Easterseals UCP Craven Cherry Point Child Development Center Adapts Skills for Young Boy

  (New Bern, North Carolina, March 7, 2018)

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  Happy Hearts at Easterseals UCP EMPOWER Program

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  Young Adults Dance the Night Away

  (Ahoskie, NC, March 5, 2018)

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  “See Me for Me!” During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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  Easterseals UCP Creates Awareness in March

  (Raleigh, NC, February 28, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP and A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. Launch Crafting A Better World Spring Campaign

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  Donate $1 to Support the Make the First Five Count Initiative at Easterseals UCP

  (Raleigh, NC, February 27, 2018)

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  Staff Spotlight: Karen Fraller Helps Thousands

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  31 Years of Giving at Easterseals UCP

  (Raleigh, NC, February 26, 2018)

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  A Night To Shine for Sanford Group Home Residents

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  Tim Tebow Foundation Supports Special Needs Community

  (February 19, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP Camper Helps Others Attend Camp

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  Amy's Big Heart Supports Camp Easterseals UCP

  (February 13, 2018)

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  Farm Safety Priority To Virginia Doctorate Students

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  AgrAbility Program Benefits Farmers with Disabilities

  (Salem, VA, February 7, 2018)

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  Easterseals UCP Staff Milestones

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  Celebrating Decades of Commitment

  (Raleigh, NC, January 29, 2018)

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  Amy Helps Dreams Come True Fund

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  Easterseals UCP Camper Gives Back

  (New Castle, VA, January 26, 2018)

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  Moriah's Future is Bright

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  Easterseals UCP Services Helped Moriah Overcome Her Learning Disabilities

  (Asheboro, North Carolina, January 22, 2018)

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  Behavior Therapy Changed Harley's World

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  Easterseals UCP Provides Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy to Individuals with Autism

  (Raleigh, N.C., January 15, 2018)

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  Lowe's Heroes Program Supports Easterseals UCP

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  Volunteers Made Big Improvements to Dorothy Spainhour Child Development Center

  (Fayetteville, NC, January 5, 2018)

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  Ho Ho Ho For Families with Disabilities

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  Sensitive Santa Helps Children and Their Families Experience the Holiday Season

  (Salem, VA, December 25, 2017)

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  Hope4NC Receives the Crisis Response Program of Excellence Award

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  The Hope4NC Team is Recognized for Assisting Hurricane Matthew Survivors

  (Goldsboro, NC, December 21, 2017)

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  The S.T.A.R Award Goes To…

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  The Individual Placement and Support Staff Honors People with Disabilities

  (Raleigh, NC, December 18, 2017)

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  Therapeutic Benefits from Furry Friends

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  A Volunteer's Passion Helps Children at the Elizabeth City EMPOWER After School Program

  (Elizabeth City, NC, December 14, 2017)

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  Celebrating 17 Years of Advocacy for People with Disabilities

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  Fred Waddle, Chief of Government Affairs, Retires from Easterseals UCP

  (Raleigh, NC, December 11, 2017)

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  "Little Man" Makes Big Progress

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  Summer Moore Child Development Center Helps Landyn Walk and Talk

  (Greenville, N.C., November 30, 2017)

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  Champion of the Most Vulnerable Honored at Easterseals UCP Champions Gala

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  Sam Eberts and LabCorp received the Charlie and Nancy Gaddy Champions Award

  (Raleigh, NC, November 20, 2017)

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  Remembering and Assisting the Military on Veterans Day

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  Operation Family Caregiver Provides Free Crisis Help to Families of Military

  (Goldsboro, NC, November 10, 2017)

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  House Tax Reform Bill Hurts Nonprofits

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  Call Representative George Holding Today

  (November 7, 2017)

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  Walkers, Runners, and Strollers Show Their Support

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  Walk With Me Charlotte Event Raised Awareness for People with Disabilities

  (Charlotte, N.C., November 6, 2017)

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  A Salute to Family Caregivers

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  November is National Family Caregivers Month

  (Raleigh, NC, October 30, 2017)

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  Easterseals UCP Creating Awareness for Down Syndrome

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  Davian Strives for Independence at Dorothy Spainhour Child Development Center

  (Fayetteville, NC, October 26, 2017)

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  October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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  Two Brothers in Easterseals UCP EMPOWER Adult Program Make Progress

  (Ahoskie, NC, October 23, 2017)

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  Walk With Me Charlotte Presents StRoll In The Park

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  Walk, StRoll, or Run to Support Individuals With Disabilities

  (Charlotte, N.C., October 19, 2017)

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  Stories of Hope at Easterseals UCP Employment Services

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  Celebrating Successes During National Disability Employment Awareness Month

  (Raleigh, NC, October 17, 2017)

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