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Linda Arnold Musician with daughter and grandchild on stage about to sing

May

7 Reasons Why Music is So Important

May 13, 2021okiowblog roll

In our quest to learn more about how music benefits children we were fortunate to have musician Linda Arnold, an early proponent for getting children involved with music, join us for a Q&A.

2021 Tax Day postponed - Picture of May Calendar with Tax Day written on May 17th and part of 1040 Federal Income Tax form

Apr

3 Reasons to Donate

April 14, 2021okiowblog roll

In case you haven’t already heard, you’re in for a bit of good news, the IRS pushed back Tax Day to May 17th for 2021! In celebration (let’s hear it for Silver Linings!), here are 3 great reasons to donate to your favorite charity.

Two smiling girls playing clapping game with blurry kids in background

Apr

Same Goal, Different Path

April 2, 2021okiowblog roll

Many of us have seen the heart wrenching images and stories of children asylum seekers around the world. PILAglobal is addressing a critical part of this issue, here and abroad, – focusing on early childhood development and education. An issue, as you know, that is near and dear to our hearts.

Family siting on floor with child on mother's lap looking at a bookReading to Your Kids Offers Many Benefits

Mar

5 Reasons to Read to Your Kids

March 18, 2021okiowblog roll

Reading opens up the whole world to a young reader. As March is National Reading Month, here are some of the benefits that come from reading to your kids.

Author Ginger Wadsworth reading reading "Born to Draw Comics" outside

Feb

The Importance of Reading – A Conversation with Ginger Wadsworth

February 12, 2021okiowblog roll

This Valentine’s Day, The Blue Rose Foundation is featuring a favorite author, Ginger Wadsworth. Mrs. Wadsworth’s most recent book is Born to Draw Comics, The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts illustrated by Craig Orback.

Picture of chalkboard drawing of blue cloud with white outline and sun peaking out from behind - even 2020 had a silver lining

Jan

What 2020 Taught Us

January 15, 2021okiowblog roll

Phew, 2020 was quite a year, given everything that happened (pandemic, protests, election, etc.). Since our foundation is about education, and starting children on a path of lifelong learning, we thought January would be a good time to reflect on what 2020 taught us.

Sign on wall with lights saying "Goodbye 2020"Donate and Make a Difference for 2020

Dec

Help Make a Difference Before the New Year

December 30, 2020okiowblog roll

You can still make a big difference with your donation before the New Year, and send 2020 off with a bang!

Scrabble pieces spelling out the word "Resolutions" - New Year Resolutions from the Blue Rose Foundation

Dec

Celebrate the End of 2020 With Resolutions for a Fresh New Year

December 10, 2020okiowblog roll

December is the season of celebration. We don’t know how you all feel this year, but if it’s anything like us, we’re REALLY looking forward to starting fresh for the new year!

#GivingTuesday for the Blue Rose Foundation Graphic - 3 ways to Participate 2020

Nov

3 Ways to Participate on Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2020okiowblog roll

We are participating in #GivingTuesday, which, if you haven’t heard about it yet, is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

Picture of young Bobby Charles on porch in rocking chair with guitar - oarBobby Charles Scholarship Supports Early Education

Nov

Bobby Charles Scholarship Supports Early Childhood Education

November 18, 2020okiowblog roll

In an effort to provide access to early education, and provide additional COVID emergency support, we awarded a scholarship grant to a New Orleans school in the name of one of the city’s beloved musicians – Bobby Charles.

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