Tag: fosters

Fosters Invited to Build Their Own Teddy Bear at The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center

 The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center will host a “Build Your Own Bear” workshop for local foster families on Sunday, November 12 at 2:00pm. The event is being done in partnership with the Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Families Association (PCFAPA). Foster families from Tampa Bay are invited to participate in this family-friendly activity where the children get to stuff and dress their own teddy bear to take home. There is no cost to attend. “The foster system can be one of significant trauma for children ranging from infants to young adults,” said Tracy Hawkins, manager of the Center. “Children ... Read more

Hong Kong fosters stronger economic ties with Thailand

With business travel continuing to be restricted due to the global pandemic, Hong Kong is exploring ways to foster stronger economic ties with its trading partners. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) today ratified a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion event organised by the HKTDC. The MOU, which renews one signed in 2018, aims to promote trade and business activities, enhance the exchange of trade-related information, and strengthen the economic partnership between Hong Kong and Thailand.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said: “The ... Read more