There’s an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” If that’s true, Brian Bradley Jr.’s village deserves lots of applause. The young scholar-athlete is very modest, but he, too, gives credit for his accomplishments to his village, which includes God first, his parents, Brian Sr. and Jennifer Bradley, as well as his older sister, Bre, who is a junior … [Read more...]

At Goshen, we think of our alumni as family. That means keeping in touch as they navigate their new lives outside of foster care. We’ve received some exciting updates from some of our program graduates: Sebastian Since Sebastian transitioned to independence, he has committed to making healthy choices in his life. He has begun a pescatarian lifestyle, which he feels very … [Read more...]

Here’s Proof That Woodstock is a Dog-Friendly City Now more than ever, the internet knows what we want: funny, adorable animal photos and videos. Scrolling through your favorite social platform can offer a serotonin boost to get you through your day, and a huge part of that boost comes from watching clips of our favorite furry friends. During the past couple of years, many … [Read more...]

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the 1970 environmental movement (www.earthday.org). With multiple events recognizing Earth Day in Cherokee County, it’s evident commemorating the global campaign is a priority for our residents. While recycling this month is especially busy because of Earth Day, there are ongoing opportunities throughout the year. … [Read more...]

Honoring Those Who’ve Made a Difference National Volunteer Week (April 17-23 this year) began in 1974, when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. In 1991, April became National Volunteer Month as part of President George H. W. Bush’s 1,000 Points of Light campaign. Although COVID-19 created … [Read more...]