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Big Dreams Through Small Steps has launched the second year of its AQUAlibrium drowning prevention initiative, expanding efforts to provide swim lessons and water safety education for children in Manatee County and surrounding communities. The program’s return during National Water Safety Month comes as the community mourns the recent drowning death of a 4-year-old girl at a pool party held at an apartment complex in Bradenton on Saturday evening. Organizers said the tragedy serves as a...

May is recognized as National Water Safety Month, bringing attention to drowning prevention and the importance of water safety education, particularly in communities where water activities are a regular part of life. Leading local efforts this year, Big Dreams Through Small Steps is launching the second year of its swim scholarship program through the AQUAlibrium initiative. The program is designed to provide children with access to swim lessons, helping them build confidence and develop...

A collaboration between Northeastern University and the nonprofit Big Dreams Through Small Steps is giving graduate students the opportunity to work directly with a growing community initiative while helping strengthen a program that supports individuals with disabilities. The partnership is part of Northeastern’s NPM6320 Ventures Social Entrepreneurship course within the university’s Nonprofit Management Program through the College of Professional Studies. Through the university’s...