Pictured here (left to right) are Pledge for Life Director of Life Education Center Programs, Brenda Wetzel, Drug-free Communities Grant Project Coordinator, Jim Schreiner, Kankakee County Board member, Carol Webber, Pledge for Life Board President, Sarah Winkel, Kankakee County Board member, Craig Long, and Administrative Assistant, Megan Froehner. The amount of prescription drugs has increased …
A record 1,125 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were turned in for the safe disposal during Saturday’s National Take Back Day held at Northfield Square Mall. The previousrecord – set last October- was 1,075 pounds. The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group, local law enforcement, Pledge for Life Partnership and Riverside Healthcare partnered with the Drug …
In the warm spirit of generosity and gratitude this season, we would like to thank you. During our nearly 30 year history we have seen individuals step up and use their unique talents to improve our schools, tackle youth substance abuse, and champion other causes that support our mission: to build a safer and healthier …
Harold Award Winner! Dr. John Palan, Grant Park School District superintendent was announced to be this year’s Pledge for Life Partnership Harold Award winner. This award is given to an outstanding individual who has dedicated their time and talents towards furthering the Pledge for Life Partnership’s (PfL) mission. Palan began his career as a teacher …
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Join our local online portal to learn the latest news about exciting ways our community is healing trauma and building resiliency, by visiting: www.bit.ly/KICARES and clicking Join Now. The Pledge for Life Partnership is publicly recognizing organizations that are making progress towards completing the 11 milestones of a trauma-informed organization and are having trauma-informed trainings. …