“The Red Ribbon Campaign © is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week ©, October 23-31st.” Red Ribbon Week is an annual nationwide campaign that attempts to help unite… parents businesses schools government agencies faith-based organizations and other community organizations… to highlight drug prevention …
Pictured above: The Pledge for Life Partnership team receives a check from Nicole Smolkovich, Executive Director of the Community Foundation, at the annual Communityworks Awards Luncheon. The Pledge for Life Partnership (PfL) is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley has awarded $3,560 to PfL for the Life Education Center’s Parent Education Social …
“The Power of Grandparents – Preventing Youth Prescription Drug Abuse” The Pledge for Life Partnership had the chance to speak to attendees of the Daily Journal’s Annual Senior Fair, held at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene on September 27th. Pledge for Life Partnership board member, Marge Garay, who has invested …
Kankakee County Upcoming Mobile Food Pantries – Open to All The Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry is offering the following opportunities for those who are looking for local food options. *Please bring bags or boxes* 10/9/2018 – 4:30pm-6:30pm King Middle School & Lincoln Cultural Center Parking Lot 1440 East Court St., Kankakee, IL …
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of unused or expired prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. (See full KAMEG Press Release) KAMEG Director Chris Koerner stated, “The program is a success in our area due to …