Today is #EarthDay and we love this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” #PATIENCE: waiting until later for what you want now.

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we wanted to extend a special thank you to the members of our Steering Committee for their dedication to moving Wayne County forward. Learn more here: loom.ly/x62jiWI

“Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is ‘timing’ it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way.” ― Fulton J. Sheen #PATIENCE

As we wrap up our value word for April, Patience, just think back to April 1st when the high temperature was 36 degrees? Yesterday's high was 82. #PATIENCE: waiting until later for what you want now.

This month, we are talking about commitment, which is making a plan and putting it into practice. This is also a great time to acknowledge all of the commitment shown this year. Look for ways to honor the commitment and let them know you appreciate their hard work! #COMMITMENT

May's value word is #COMMITMENT: making a plan and putting it into practice. Here is a list of books, available at most local libraries, that all talk about this value with cool stories that kids will enjoy. Commit to finding a couple of titles and read along!

We've got two coloring sheets that could be a great pre-dinner activity. This May we're talking #Commitment; making a plan and putting it into practice.

We committed to you that we would share a list of quotes about the value word every month. May's all about #Commitment- making a plan and putting it into practice.

“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” –Vince Lombardi #COMMITMENT

Their #commitment was unwavering. Thank you. #MemorialDay

#Commitment- making a plan and putting it into action.

🎓 **Congratulations, Class of 2024!** 🎉 You made the #commitment, overcame challenges, and made countless memories. Here's to your incredible achievements and the bright futures ahead! 🌟 #ClassOf2024 #Graduation

Happy summer! This month, we're talking about #WONDER: looking for inspiration all around you. This summer we encourage you to experience wonder and share that wonder with the kids you know. Build in them a spirit of appreciation and wonder for the everyday.

June is all about looking for inspiration all around you. That's how we define #WONDER. Here are some fun ideas that you can do this month!

All this month, we're asking you to #WONDER: looking for inspiration all around you. Here are 8 *wonderful* quotes that highlight our definition.

Take some time to find inspiration wherever you are this weekend. #Wonder

“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” –Anne Geddes #Wonder

“Not all who wander are lost” is a line from J.R.R. Tolkien's poem "The Riddle of Strider." And it's a little play on our value word for June, Wonder. #WONDER: looking for inspiration all around you.

It's the official start of summer today. This quote about the season fits perfectly with June's value word, Wonder. Take some time to look for inspiration around you. #WONDER

#WONDER is our value word this month and to "look for inspiration around you," sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone. Doesn't mean to be risky or unsafe, but a single step out might inspire you to take another.