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Joel Ballezza is attending Foundation for Early Learning's event
2010 Early Learning Community Fair at Across Washington State
August 14, 2010 to October 1, 2010
The Early Learning Community Fair is a celebration of children birth through age five, hosted at over 190 locations across Washington state. This free, state-wide fair kicks-off on August 14, 2010. The goal of this annual event is to increase publi…
August 13
Joel Ballezza replied to Patricia Nan Anderson's discussion 'How Do You Show Your Child Your Love?'
Great message!
June 24
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June 21
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June 18
Upload and tag a photo of a father for a chance to win a $25 gift card - http://ning.it/9HuIcg
June 18
Joel Ballezza added an event
Cirque du Seattle! at Georgetown Ballroom
May 21, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm
Description * Tasty food & fun cocktails * * Awesome silent auction & raffle items * * Music, dancing & performance -- all to benefit Powerful Schools! * WHY: This annual fundraiser benefits Powerful Schools, a nationally recognized nonprofit based…
April 23
NEW GRANT! Apply to receive up to $1,500 from the Community Action Project Grant (CAP) Tell others or apply at http://ning.it/a6FVhe
April 22
Joel Ballezza and Margaret L. Terry are now friends
April 22

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Zip Code
98133
Company or Organization Name
Foundation for Early Learning
Favorite children's book
Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
How did you become passionate about early learning?
I have always enjoyed supporting children.

About Joel

Joel Ballezza serves as the Communications Manager for the Foundation for Early Learning. Joel has a Masters in Digital Media Communication from the University of Washington and a Bachelors in Liberal Arts with a focus in New Media from Purchase College. In addition to his work with the Foundation, Joel also sits on the board of the local non-profit ReallyGive, and has lectured on online marketing and judged competitions for the national high school marketing organization DECA.

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Joel Ballezza

Don't set kids back in the recession

What is happening to kids in our state now will shape the rest of their lives. Our youngest kids can't wait until after the recession to grow up. Governor Gregoire is making budget decisions right now. Send her… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 7:00am —

Joel Ballezza

NEW! Baby Name Recommendation Tool Nymbler

Foundation for Early Learning is excited to announce a partnership with Icosystem to use their baby name recommendation tool,… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Joel Ballezza

Why Coffee Matters...

As you might be aware, the Foundation for Early Learning recently celebrated a significant milestone. With our most recent grants to groups in Grays Harbor, Kittitas and Whitman Counties, we have now funded coalitions serving every county in Washington State. In total, the Foundation for Early learning has granted over $800,000 to 26 coalitions over the past three years --- all to s

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Posted on July 24, 2009 at 6:00am —

Joel Ballezza

Lunch in a Box with the Lockes

On May 31, 2009 the Foundation for Early Learning hosted Lunch in a Box with the Lockes, a celebration of Mona Locke's contribution to the world of early learning. Over 130 guests --- friends, family and colleagues joined us for the event at the Triple Door including Governor Gregoire and Treasury Secretary Gary Locke.… Continue

Posted on June 3, 2009 at 7:30am —

Joel Ballezza

Safe and Sound (& Green)

Safe Kids King County at the Ikea in Renton. The press release about this community event is listed below. Also the ELC member Trish Davis posted the event in the Early Learning Community calendar.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
END DATE: April 29th, 2009

Contact: Deb Will, Child Safety Educator, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Center for Childhood Safety or Cesi… Continue

Posted on April 23, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

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At 3:52am on March 31, 2009, Heather Smith said…
Thanks! I figured there must be some sort of "system" so that 'odd' pictures don't get added by the 'wrong' people!
Heather
At 2:53pm on March 23, 2009, Nhi Tran said…
Joel, do YOU have a baby picture of yourself? lol
At 2:53pm on February 10, 2009, Kelly Phanco said…
I am going to spend some big time on this site tomorrow. :)
getting ready for press conference in the morning.
At 9:29am on January 29, 2009, Nhi Tran said…
Good morning Joel!
 
 
 

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