News & Updates
Our goal is to participate in the discovery of organizations, methods, research and news in child development as well as the Saxena Family Foundation updates. We are excited to share with you our findings!
CASA
CASA for Douglas County We are very excited to announce a new partnership with CASA for Douglas County! CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA recruits, trains, and empowers volunteer advocates to improve the lives of abused and neglected...
Child Saving Institute: PurseOnalities 2021
The Shikhar and Kristin Saxena Foundation is proud to have sponsored this year’s PurseOnalities event on Friday September 17th! The event raised funds for children and families receiving life-changing services from Child Saving Institute. Kristin is in her fourth...
Introducing our new podcast Feeding the Family with Dr. Kristin
Supporting good nutrition for all kids and helping parents feed their families in a healthy way are top priorities The Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Family Foundation. As a pediatrician, Kristin realized that almost all parents had questions and concerns about...
Teaching Innovation Grant – Brownell Talbot
“If we teach today’s students as we did yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” – John Dewey At the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Foundation we support teachers and implementing innovative teaching strategies in the classroom! We were very excited to award Teaching...
The Pandemic Has Caused Kids to Gain Weight Too: How Parents Can Help
The American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual “Stress in America” report showed that more than 40 percent of adults gained unwanted weight during the pandemic. Now, new research has found that 30 percent of parents are reporting their children have gained...
Camp NorthStar’s Summer School Program – Making a Difference
The Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Foundation is very excited to be partnering with NorthStar to support Camp NorthStar’s Summer School Program! NorthStar is a non-profit organization located in North Omaha. Their mission is “to change young men’s lives through...
Child Saving Institute – Cabaret 2021
Child Saving Institute is an Omaha-based organization that is near and dear to my heart. I have been serving on the board of directors for CSI for the past 3 years and have been repeatedly impressed by the incredible work that they do. The services provided at CSI...
Heartland Hope Mission Drive – Please Donate!
Our 10 year old son, Shaan, has a special interest in preventing hunger and homelessness. Since participating in a project with his class last year that involved serving food to members of our community facing poverty, he has been looking for other ways to continue...
An Invitation for Innovation
The Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Foundation is committed to improving the way children in our community are educated. We believe in supporting innovation in teaching and exploring new ways to help children reach their full potential. New research and theories in education...
Kids Can – Educating, Engaging, and Inspiring Children
Among the most amazing things about establishing the Shikhar and Kristin Saxena Foundation this year has been the opportunity to learn more about incredible organizations in our community that are doing meaningful work for children. Kids Can Community Center is one...
Starting School at a Disadvatage — The importance of quality early childhood education
At the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Foundation one of our main areas of focus is education. Because we place great importance on addressing the root causes of the most significant issues facing children, we have taken a special interest in early childhood education. ...
Gala 2021 – Masquerade
Brownell Talbot is committed to enrolling a diverse student body from varying economic backgrounds. Our upcoming Gala helps support those initiatives as well as school improvements. Save the Date for Masquerade - Friday, May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2021 Gala 2021...
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