Youth Mental Health And Wellness Fest What a great day! Thanks to all the community who attended and participated! This fun day focused on promoting youth mental health and wellness while decreasing the stigma around mental health.
Thank you to all who volunteered. So happy to see people turn out to dispose of unwanted/expired medications.
Rosalinda Chavez, left, and Shelby McKinstry with I-KAN Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education, Pledge for Life Partnership’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), drop off belts and pajama bottom donations to Fortitude Community Outreach in Kankakee. The effort was part of the YAC’s annual winter donation drive for the shelter. The Youth Advisory Council increases youth representation …
This October, DEA National Drug Take Back 2021 was a huge success! The NEW drive through drop off increased our traffic by 3x. Over 200 cars drove through and dropped off their unwanted and unused medications. Approximately 1,000 pounds were collected ( take back day and local drop box locations). Thanks to Kankakee County Health …
This year, Harold the scarecrow was found exploring the Bourbonnais Township Park District Perry Farm for adventure – outside the screen. He was in very good company with lots of other great scarecrows!