Salvation Army is discriminatory Re: “The good the Salvation Army does without discrimination,” Dec. 4 editorial Thank you for your editorial in The Denver Post. It is good to know that the Salvation Army no longer discriminates against LGBTQ people (except, as you noted, when they sometimes do). Unfortunately, I wanted to make it clear to you that they definitely continue to discriminate against LGBTQ human beings in their hiring practices. Taken from their website under Equal Employment Opportunity policy: “It is the policy of The Salvation Army that it will provide equal opportunity for employment on the bases enumerated in the federal, state and local laws applicable to it, except where a prohibition on discrimination is inconsistent with the religious principles of The Salvation Army. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.“As a … [Read more...] about Letters: Salvation Army is discriminatory (12/7/19)
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Little Leaves Behavioral Facility For Kids Now Open In Germantown
GERMANTOWN, MD — A new behavioral health facility has opened in Germantown.Little Leaves — a company that caters to children seeking help with social, communication, and behavioral challenges — set up shop at 20400 Observation Drive on Dec. 4. The network of health centers, which is accredited through the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence, also has locations in Silver Spring and the D.C. area.At Little Leaves, children ages 1 to 6 undergo a type of treatment called Applied Behavioral Analysis. Run in a pre-school-like setting, the program is designed to help children reduce their symptoms of autism by improving their communication, play, social, and school-readiness skills.Plans are tailored to children's specific needs and goals.The 10,075-square-foot center in Germantown includes specialized therapy spaces and an outdoor play area."As Little Leaves continues to expand, our compassionate and dedicated team is able to not only serve more children with autism and … [Read more...] about Little Leaves Behavioral Facility For Kids Now Open In Germantown
Holiday Tree Lightings & Events 2019: Studio City & Nearby
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season is upon us in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more. Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration. And Happy Holidays, from Patch! ------------------- NOTE: Before heading out, double-check with event organizers to confirm activities still are planned and not subject to cancellations due to weather conditions or other reasons. ---------------- AGOURA HILLS: DEC. 6-7: The Holiday Boutique.With artisan vendors & Woolsey Fire exhibition. Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center, 29900 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills, California 91301DEC. 7-8: The Nutcracker presented by Degas Dance Studio. "One of the BEST and most entertaining, pre-professional productions of The Nutcracker." … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lightings & Events 2019: Studio City & Nearby