March 9th, 2018
The third time is a charm for our Colleague Della, who found victory in her latest attempt at our Biggest Loser Challenge. She shed 15 lbs. in six weeks to win the 2018 challenge. “I feel more energetic and healthier,” said Della, our pharmacy tech. instructor at LARE Institute. Della said being mentally prepared is [...]
December 22nd, 2017
The Grinch is best known for that time he stole Christmas from the Whos down in Whoville. But it’s well documented that Cindy Lou Who helped him find the meaning of Christmas, and in turn, his love for the holiday that’s all about family and giving. So, it should come as no surprise that he [...]
December 15th, 2016
Thank you to Department of Transitional Assistance Commissioner Jeff McCue, and his Colleagues, Director of the Employment Services Program Kimberly Rowe-Cummings, Employment Services Contract Manager Louise Lynch, and Assistant Director of the SNAP Program Miriam Kaufmann for visiting us this week. During their visit, they took the time to tour LARE Institute, get to know [...]
July 11th, 2016
The LARE Institute Graduation Celebration has been featured in various news outlets including the Eagle Tribune, a column in Rumbo News as well as a story, and a feature on a graduate in the June Valley Patriot, page 5. Below is a story from the Graduation, as printed in the July issue of the Valley Patriot. Check out photos [...]
July 6th, 2016
The LARE Institute Graduation Celebration has been featured in various news sources including the Eagle Tribune, a column in Rumbo News, and a feature on a graduate in the Valley Patriot, page 5. Below is a story from the Graduation, as printed in the July 1, 2016 issue of Rumbo News. Check out photos from [...]
December 31st, 2015
Each year Christmas weaves the traditions of the past, the energy of the present, and the excitement of the future into one magical “Christmas feeling” and we give thanks for our wonderful families and lives. As Clarence reminded George Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life, “each man’s life touches so many other lives.” Every year [...]
September 1st, 2015
Senior Brittany’s heart was pounding as she walked across the stage at her high school graduation. “It was an exciting feeling, a feeling of accomplishment, pretty much the best feeling ever,” she said. Brittany and a few of her classmates walked across the stage with more than just their families cheering them on. They had all [...]
July 24th, 2015
Wikipedia, the popular online collaborative encyclopedia, defines volunteering as, “An altruistic activity that is intended to promote goodness or improve human quality of life. In return, this activity can produce a feeling of self-worth and respect. There is no financial gain involved for the individual. Volunteering is renowned for skill development, socialization, and fun. Volunteering [...]