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AAA Celebrates 120 Years of Service AAA marked a milestone anniversary in March that few other organizations have achieved. The original auto club, which has since become so much more, officially marked its 120th anniversary with special events at retail locations across the country, illustrating that the legendary organization is not just surviving, but thriving, as it moves into the digital age. “As Americans prepare for what could be record breaking travel this summer, AAA will be greeting them with new technology and innovative processes to ensure the best possible experience, prioritizing safety and savings, just as they have been doing for 120 years,” said AAA Delaware spokesperson Jana Tidwell. “It only stands to reason that AAA is marking this milestone on March 4th, as America marches forth with renewed enthusiasm for travel.”
Brandywine Valley SPCA Launches Paws for Change The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) launched the Paws for Change animal assisted therapy program at Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI) in March. Paws for Change trains owners and their dogs for therapeutic visits to venues such as correctional facilities, youth centers, assisted living facilities, and schools. Paws for Change dogs and their handlers go through an initial evaluation followed by an eight-week therapy dog training course conducted by Brandywine’s canine behavior experts. This training is an American Kennel Clubendorsed curriculum for therapy pets. Members of the public who are interested in having their dog evaluated as a potential Paws for Change therapy dog candidate are encouraged to apply at:
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secure.qgiv.com/for/pawsforchange. “The partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA demonstrates our investment in new innovative supports as part of our comprehensive medical and behavioral health treatment programs that meet the needs of our incarcerated population,” Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Monroe B. Hudson Jr. said. “The DOC initiated this program at BWCI because we know that animal therapy improves mental health, reduces anxiety, and has other positive impacts. Thank you to the BVSPCA and its volunteer therapy teams for helping us to meet our dual mission of public safety and rehabilitation.”
Short Order Production House Receives Top Honors Telling 10 unique stories of disability pride, Short Order Production House won
gold at the 20212022 Philadelphia Metro American Advertising Awards, known as the ADDYs. The 10 videos in the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council’s Disability Pride series were produced by Hannah Geller, directed by Jason Prezant, and edited by Sam Molloy, in conjunction with the Marcella Saborio of Qua Marketing. Gold was awarded in the category of “Branded Content & Entertainment Campaign.” “This project was a gift, lifting our spirits in the middle of the pandemic,” said Matt Sullivan, chief operating officer of Short Order and executive producer on the Disability Pride project. “Our job was just to make sure each piece reflected the authentic personality and spirit of the people we were profiling. Their stories and testimony did all the rest of the work.”
New Development Breaks Ground in Frederica The SpringHill Suites by Marriott becomes the cornerstone of Frederica’s newest development, Asbury Square. Located across Rt. 1 from Kent County regional sports complex, DE Turf, Asbury Square is positioned to provide tourists, teams, and locals to a variety of dining, retail, and convenience options. The 86-room hotel will serve as a
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