It is Better to Give than Receive
This year at the Theresa Awards, The Theresa Foundation is proud to recognize Fred C. Klein, Esq. as one of the 2015 honorees. Fred is very active within the community and is known by his peers for his…
The 25th Annual Festival of Trees
For the past 24 years, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County Inc. (UCPN) has been holding their annual event, Festival of Trees. Every year, they have hundreds of volunteers step forward to spend their Thanksgiving weekend with the loving…
Special Needs and Martial Arts: Improving Mind and Body
Martial arts classes in Albany, New York, are being used to help kids with special needs not only physically, but also mentally. Although, it seems like simple kicking and punching, this karate class teaches these kids moves that are anything…
100 Women Who Care
Susan Russo Director of The Theresa Foundation, Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard of Pegalis and Erickson Law Firm, and Laura Sikorski of 100 Women Who Care (100WWC) discuss The Theresa Foundation. They also discuss what the 100WWC organization is all about! Take a few minutes to…
South Lyon Athletes and Special Needs Students Score A Victory
South Lyon High School varsity football player Joe Newman said that a new program pairing athletes with special needs students extends well beyond a one-day event. A program that became extremely popular gives special needs children a chance to play…
Raising an Autistic Child: Coping With the Costs
A recent study estimates the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism at $1.4 million. For parents, there is no easy solution. Linda Mercier started to notice something wrong with her son Sam when he was around two…
Charitable giving – Cash or Credit?
Now is the time to give - before the year ends. Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s better to give than to receive”? Well, even if you have not, the IRS definitely has. This is evidenced by tax deductions…
Lesson 101 from Hurricane Sandy – Insurance Coverage
Well, many lessons have been learned from Hurricane Sandy. To state the obvious, preparedness can make the difference between a disaster and an inconvenience. For many this was a first time experience filing an insurance claim. The lesson learned is…
We All have a “Steak” in Standing Up for People with Special Needs
Houston waiter Michael Garcia has received much praise and attention lately for standing up for a child with special needs. Garcia, a waiter at a steak house in Houston, refused to serve patrons who complained that they had been seated…