The journey of personal growth is often filled with ups and downs; for many young people, structured programs can make all the difference. One shining example...
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Nate’s journey through childhood trauma is told with remarkable poignancy and power in this film, making it a must-see for anyone who works with—or simply wants...
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Our students and their families will undoubtedly have a good night’s sleep and may even have “visions of sugar plums” dancing in their heads. That would...
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Our students celebrated Christmas by sharing the joy of their holiday songs with crowds of shoppers at Lancaster’s Central Market. After singing “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,”...
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Our Rising Stars students brought smiles to many faces when they performed at The Lancaster Central Market on December 13 and 14. Their December 13 performance...
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Activists seeking to end gun violence held their fourth annual Thanksgiving Community Meal at Crispus Attucks Community Center in Lancaster. SWAN students added their beautiful smiles and...
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As SWAN’s executive director, I was privileged to visit our Rising Stars after-school class. From when I arrived to when I left, I was impressed by...
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The benefits of our new Rising Stars Program are already significantly impacting our students, instilling hope and optimism. Two of them have stories they would like us to...
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The School District of Lancaster provided vital mental health support for 30 students who attended SWAN4kids Camp. Caring music teachers and mental health professionals (supported by SDOL) teamed up to...
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SWAN received the CPBJ Innovation Award for its “Rising Stars” program. There is no program like it in the country, and at a time when there is...
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