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READY FOR SPRING TIME
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ABOVE// Some of our kid ambassador crew at Camp Allen in March of 2019
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As we roll into the third month of 2021, I wonder what is in store for the month of March. In January, as a nation, we witnessed the startling attack on the Capitol and ushered in a new administration. In February, we faced a brutal ice storm, the likes most Texans have never seen. One can only hope, that March will usher in the spring and bring renewed hope, health & joy to our community. This month, we celebrate many things. First, it’s Camp Allen’s 100th Birthday!! As one of our oldest clients and camps in our community, we congratulate them on achieving this tremendous milestone. Learn more about their past, present & future plans in this issue. Wander down memory lane with us as we learn why they have been one organization that has stood the test of time and is thriving in the new year. It’s also Women’s History month. Around here, we celebrate women every day, so this month is no different. Look for stories of inspiration throughout the month, like our I am Houston piece. Learn how a local woman saw a need, created a solution and took it all the way to Shark Tank to kick it off! Let her story be an inspiration to us all to follow through on our dreams. Another topic focused on in March is Mental Illness. With so many suffering in silence, we want to raise awareness and dispel the stigma associated with many of the conditions faced daily by many of our readers. In Kimberly Blaker’s article, find out more about what you can do to end the stigma and help those in need of support. Lastly, we focus on Galveston, our beautiful little island getaway to the south. They have seen way too many challenges this past decade! Show your support and love this month by spending some time on the beach, at The Strand or any of the wonderful locally owned businesses and restaurants. Go explore the city and find new hidden gems, rent a house and spend spring break on the beach, the possibilities are endless. Whatever you can do to support Galveston, while enjoying some quality family time, will be most appreciated! Like most businesses, we are all finding new ways to operate in the post COVID world. HFM is no different. This month, we will host our first Virtual Camp Fair to bring families and camps together to talk about all they have to offer this summer. We encourage you to check it out. It’s FREE, as always, and a great opportunity to get your summer planned in a few hours! Join us as we delve into this new medium and connect through your computer screen! We hope it is the beginning of many new digital opportunities for the future! As we come out of this turbulent start to 2021, it is our sincere hope that the coming weeks see a drastic turn for those in need or facing tough challenges. We will continue to offer support, guidance and resources to help you make it through to better days! Stay Strong Houston!
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