Dawn Hobbie Sticklen lives in Joplin, MO, with her husband and four children, two of whom were adopted from Russia. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Florida. Feel free to e-mail Dawn.
Recently Examiner.com caught up with Charlie Brown, a finalist in the leadership category of the America Inspired contest. Charlie took time out of his busy schedule working with Homes of Hope, Joplin, to answer a few questions about...
Joplin’s Art Feeds is hosting another fun event this weekend. On Friday evening, January 13, Art Feeds is hosting an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - Joplin watch party. All ages are invited to this joyous event that...
2012 is finally here and with the start of a new year usually comes new resolutions for self-improvement. For those who are tired of stereo-typical resolutions, perhaps it’s time to consider some different ideas...
On Thursday, December 15, 2011, ABC announced that the popular series, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will end its nine-year run on January 13, 2012. The show’s 200th episode will feature the seven...
These days it’s not difficult to find ways to give back to the community. Thanks to Generation Y’ers, it’s finally considered cool – even expected – for people to participate in some sort of...
By offering various in-school and after-school programs, Art Feeds endeavors to help children express themselves in a positive manner through music, visual art, dance, writing, photography, and performing arts. Not only has Art Feeds worked extensively in Joplin...
Editor’s note: This article was a finalist for the America Inspired Contest, which celebrated extraordinary people making a difference across the United States. We invite you to read about these amazing people.At 5:41 p...
The Joint Council on International Children’s Services is partnering with Adoption Learning Partners to host a webinar regarding adoption. The webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, will tackle issues and questions adoptive parents face concerning their child...
The idea of the “American Dream” is a concept that most Americans spend their productive years trying to achieve. While the specifics of what defines the American Dream can be highly individualized, most Americans agree that the...
Thanks to the generous donations of many groups and individuals throughout the country, ALL students attending Joplin R-VIII schools will receive a new backpack filled with school supplies on the first day of school. Initially, Bright Futures - a...