Summer Updates from the HOPE Coalition

[Julie Hook]

Upcoming Events:

1) This Saturday- August 16 from 9am-1pm-- St. Johns Lutheran Church Community Wellness Block Party.  HOPE will have a resource table (along with tons of other great organizations).  Please come out and support this event if you can-- there's even free lunch and ice cream! (flyer is attached).

2) Next Coalition Meeting- Wednesday, August 20, 5:30pm- in person or on Zoom at the link here

3) Youth Coalition Meeting- Saturday, September 13, Noon-2pm,  Please invite 7th-12th graders you know to join us for free Pizza and activity planning.  Flyer is attached.

Free Resource:

Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent’s Guide to Substance Use Prevention

• This guide helps parents raise children who understand the risks of substance use. It covers trends in youth substance use, common substances, risk and protective factors, age-specific conversation tips, and steps to take if you suspect your child is using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

Julie Hook, Program Director HOPE for Franklin County Coalition 3033 Highway A, Suite 102 Washington, MO  63090 (office) 636.239.7652 (mobile) 636.485.4104