Charity News from Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003Mental Health Experts Provide Tips for Coping With Terrorist ThreatNational Mental Health Association | Many people are feeling heightened levels of anxiety and vulnerability with the widespread media attention on possible terrorist attacks, potential for war with Iraq and the North Korean nuclear capability. Focus Celebrates Black History Month Focus on the Family | Focus on the Family will be participating in celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the many and varied contributions made by those of African descent to the well being of this country. Poll Shows Parents Support Abstinence-Based Sex Education Focus on the Family | The Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, an ad hoc partnership of pro-family groups that includes Focus on the Family, released the results of a ground-breaking survey assessing parental attitudes on sex education today. ASPCA Issues Emergency Pet Preparedness Reminder American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | As Americans prepare for the threat of war overseas and the possibility of terrorist attacks at home, the ASPCA is sending a nationwide reminder to all pet owners about the importance of emergency pet preparedness. Bark . . Stop, Drop, & Roll™ - American Humane Launches Unprecedented Training to Law Enforcement in Tennessee American Humane Association | American Humane, a national expert on animal behavior and animal handling techniques, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol set a national precedent this week with the successful completion of the first animal temperament assessment training. AmeriCares To Move Headquarters to Stamford, CT AmeriCares Foundation | AmeriCares, the global nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, will move its world headquarters to Stamford Park in Stamford, CT effective September 1, 2003. The move will position AmeriCares to expand its global relief efforts.
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