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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Kenton Lee, Because International and The Shoe that Grows

www.facebook.com/TheShoeThatGrows/
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“What if there was a shoe that could adjust and expand—so kids always had a pair of shoes that fit?” | Kenton Lee

In their own words (https://www.linkedin.com/company/18239361/)

There are over 300 million children who do not have shoes, and countless more with shoes that do not fit. Learn how The Shoe That Grows is working to change that!

Because International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes that everyone living in desperate poverty, especially a child, deserves opportunities to succeed. Our mission is to use the positive cycle of innovation to fight the negative cycle of poverty.

Our first product – The Shoe That Grows – has been designed specifically for kids living in poverty. With shoes, kids are healthier, attend school more often, and are more confident. The Shoe That Grows has 5x the impact of ordinary shoes because it expands 5 sizes and lasts for years. Over 100,000 pairs have been distributed in over 90 countries, and with production starting in Ethiopia, we’re not only blessing kids with shoes but people with jobs. We’re committed to making things better by making better things and look forward to releasing our next product soon while also coming alongside local entrepreneurs to help them make their own innovative ideas come to life.

Over 1.5 billion people suffer from soil transmitted diseases worldwide

Without shoes, children are especially vulnerable to soil-transmitted diseases and parasites that can cause illness and even death.

Children who get sick miss school, can’t help their families, and suffer needlessly. And since children’s feet grow so quickly, they often outgrow donated shoes within a year, leaving them once again exposed to illness and disease.

The Shoe That Grows can change all that.

In the news

The Shoe that Grows Hope Around the World | Good Feed, 9.26.2017

To learn more about what they’re up to at Because International and visit www.theshoethatgrows.org.

Please support Kenton and the Because International team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your wider social networks and JOIN their communities on Facebook,

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing The Nyle DiMarco Foundation and Their Mission to Improve the Lives of Deaf Persons

www.nyledimarcofoundation.com

Working to Ensure Deaf Children Receive the Same Opportunities as Hearing Children

In their own words (www.NyleDiMarcoFoundation.com):

Mission

The Nyle DiMarco Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists as a national philanthropic resource for all organizations, institutions and individuals working to improve the lives of every Deaf person in the world.

Current Priority Area: Deaf Children and their Families

The Foundation aims to improve access to accurate, research-based information about early language acquisition–specifically, the bilingual education approach. Through the early intervention process, the child’s language and literacy development should be the focal point.

Nyle and the Foundation are guided by the principle that every child deserves love and language.

Because the reality is that Deaf children can grow to be anything they want: firefighter or police officer, defense attorney or brain surgeon, elementary teacher or college professor, software developer or the creator of the next major social media outlet–or even an internationally recognized supermodel, actor, and dancing phenom. The key to unlocking a Deaf child’s future is acquiring language at an early age.

Nyle’s story provides validation: he was born into a multigenerational Deaf family and was taught American Sign Language and English from birth.

One of the Foundation’s objectives is to improve access to resources and information for parents of Deaf children and their families, so that when parents have these questions, they know where they can find answers.

Through partnerships with national organizations, such as Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K), the Foundation promotes awareness on issues surrounding the importance of early language and literacy in Deaf children. The Foundation’s partnerships emphasize culturally-based, community-engaged, and innovative approaches in providing support and guidance to Deaf children and their families.

To learn more about the Nyle DiMarco Foundation and how you can get involved visit www.nyledimarcofoundation.com

In the news: Nyle DiMarco Foundation announces a grant to the National ASL & English Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education

Please support Nyle DiMarco (on Linkedin) and The Nyle DiMarco Foundation team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your extended social networks and consider joining their communities on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Thank you, Nyle, for the benefit of your character and leadership in the cause to improve the lives and opportunities available to Deaf children, their families and communities. #youkickassmyfriend

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

@NyleDiMarcoFoundation, #NyleDiMarcoFoundation, #education, #ourentrepidnetwork, #youkickassmyfriend

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#OUREntrepidNetwork – Introducing Titan Gilroy and his mission to re-invigorate the American Manufacturing Industry

Source: www.academy.titansofcnc.com

Inspiring the Next Generation of American Manufacturers

“Guys like Titan are helping to bring Made in America back, stronger than ever. His story is an inspiration to all of us that anyone, anywhere in this great nation can mount a comeback and make us all stronger for it.”

SCOTT PAUL President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing

Based in Rocklin, California, and lead by founder and CEO Titan Gilroy, TITANS of CNC brings passion and an ambitious vision to engaging CNC machine training, production capabilities, quality service and community involvement.

From the TITANS of CNC, Inc Linkedin group profile

TITANS of CNC is a production facility that specializes in manufacturing parts for the top aerospace companies in the world. Our commitment is to American Quality and revitalizing the industry that made this nation great. We have dedicated ourselves to lifting up manufacturers through the platforms of a reality TV series, a FREE online academy, and motivational keynote speeches. Today, the TITANS of CNC are not only experts in CNC Machining but have become the leading advocates for the future of CNC Machining Education. We are rebuilding the American Workforce and bringing real solutions to the problems facing American Manufacturing today.

If you have a passion for education, engineering, making things, and supporting the American manufacturing industry, you are really going to enjoy and want to connect with what the TITANS of CNC are up to.

To learn more about TITANS of CNC checkout www.titansofcnc.com, the TITANS of CNC Academy – http://academy.titansofcnc.com/, and the Titans of CNC YouTube collection – https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=titans+of+cnc

Please support Titan Gilroy and the TITANS of CNC team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your extended social networks and consider joining their communities on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Thank you, Titan, for the benefit of your character and influence as a leader in the cause to improve the status of American Manufacturing. #youkickassmyfriend

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

@TITANSofCNC, #titansofcnc, #TitanGilroy, #education, #cnc, #manufacturing, #STEM, #makers, #doers, #madeinamerica, #madeintheusa, #genehaasfoundation, #ourentrepidnetwork, #youkickassmyfriend

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Mary Maranville and Student’s for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SeeAG.org)

www.seeag.org

Opening Eyes to Agriculture

Mary Maranville founded Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) in 2008. Even with California’s rich agricultural heritage, children don’t make the connection between the acres of farmland around them to the food on their tables. This education program helps make that connection; providing kids with field trips to local farms brings the message home even further. (source – http://www.seeag.org/about/)

The mission of SEEAG is to increase the understanding of the food journey from field to consumption and to connect school children to farmland and gardens in their own backyard. This program is teaching kids why they need to care about plants, gardens and agriculture and is inspiring the next generation to become future agricultural managers and stewards of the land. (source – www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3710497/)

SEEAG also leads a STEM Careers in Agriculture program that targets junior high and high school students. Its Ventura County Farm Day is a community event in which over 20 Ventura County farms open their doors to the public.

In the news

Mary Maranville on Agriculture Education for Children

Mary Maranville included in PacBizTimes list of Top 50 Women in Business; March 24th, 2017

To learn more about SEEAG visit them at www.seeag.org

Please support Mary Maranville and the SEEAG team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it and consider joining their communities on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug