Back To School Time
08/16/11 -Together with community partners the Great Start Collaborative and Great Start Parent Coalition have been busy with health and service fairs in the month of August.
August 16th The Central Michigan District Health Department sponsored a free family health fair. Examples of services offered included;
Hearing and vision screenings, Immunizations, Sports Physicals, Car Seat checks, and Project Fresh
Information was also provided on local health services and resources for parents.
08/24/11 – The Gratiot County Continuum of Care held their annual “Back To School Event.” Gratiot County agencies and service providers sponsored informational booths. In addition opportunities for haircuts, school supplies, and clothing were offered. Hot dogs and root beer floats added to the fun.
08/27/11 – The Community Compassion Network and the Isabella County Continuum of Care along with local service providers, churches and organizations hosted the fifth annual Compassion Community Services Fair. Resources available included; backpacks and school supplies, clothing and haircuts. A wide variety of community organizations were also on hand offering information and providing activities. In addition the mobile food pantry included the event as a location for providing food to families in need.
State Representative Kevin Cotter accepted an invitation from the Great Start Collaborative to attend the event. He assisted volunteers in the distribution of resources to local families.
The Great Start Parent Coalition received donations from local dentists in Gratiot and Isabella Counties to provide toothbrushes and toothpaste at both Continuum of Care Events. All of the events proved to be successful with hundreds of local families receiving resources as well as information on accessing local services.
Back To School Time
08/16/11 -Together with community partners the Great Start Collaborative and Great Start Parent Coalition have been busy with health and service fairs in the month of August.
August 16th The Central Michigan District Health Department sponsored a free family health fair. Examples of services offered included;
Hearing and vision screenings, Immunizations, Sports Physicals, Car Seat checks, and Project Fresh
Information was also provided on local health services and resources for parents.
08/24/11 – The Gratiot County Continuum of Care held their annual “Back To School Event.” Gratiot County agencies and service providers sponsored informational booths. In addition opportunities for haircuts, school supplies, and clothing were offered. Hot dogs and root beer floats added to the fun.
08/27/11 – The Community Compassion Network and the Isabella County Continuum of Care along with local service providers, churches and organizations hosted the fifth annual Compassion Community Services Fair. Resources available included; backpacks and school supplies, clothing and haircuts. A wide variety of community organizations were also on hand offering information and providing activities. In addition the mobile food pantry included the event as a location for providing food to families in need.
State Representative Kevin Cotter accepted an invitation from the Great Start Collaborative to attend the event. He assisted volunteers in the distribution of resources to local families.
The Great Start Parent Coalition received donations from local dentists in Gratiot and Isabella Counties to provide toothbrushes and toothpaste at both Continuum of Care Events. All of the events proved to be successful with hundreds of local families receiving resources as well as information on accessing local services.