CHOOSE KINDNESS
Mifflin County Communities That Care
It PAYS to know
Communities That Care (CTC) will analyze the data to determine what is going well for the students and what areas they are struggling with. We are able to look at trends and compare data concerning change and patterns, as well as state data. The survey also assesses risk factors that are related to harmful behaviors and the protective factors that help guard against them.
We will receive MC PAYS results the end of this month.
During the month of May, CTC will delve into the PAYS data. If you are interested in learning more or participating in one (or more) of the following data groups, please contact me.
Data groups are:
- Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use (ATOD)
- Antisocial behaviors
- Community and school climate & safety
- Social/emotional health
- Systemic factors which look at the perception of risk, parental/peer disapproval & attitude of peer use, availability and favorable attitudes toward ATOD use and anti social behaviors
By utilizing the PAYS data, adult perceptions are removed and the youth's knowledge, attitudes and behaviors become the driving force for prevention in Mifflin County.
It PAYS to know!
Operation Parent to hold a free webinar: Fresh Ideas for Family Fun
COVID Crazy? Fresh Ideas for Family Fun
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
7-7:45pm ET
Are you out of fun family activities to get through this quarantine? Feeling stressed with trying to juggle working from home plus manage your children, online school, and so much togetherness? Looking for some ways to deal with your own stress? So are we! Our team members have children in all age groups and will be sharing ideas on family fun, and ways to destress. We want to hear from you too during this 30-minute interactive webinar!! Don’t miss out and join us to share ideas, refresh and regroup!
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020, 07:00 PM
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COVID-19 is a Good Reason to Help Your Child Quit (or Never Start) Vaping
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids + Center on Addiction President Fred Muench, PhD will be answering your questions about substance use, addiction and the role families can play in supporting a loved one who is struggling.
The connection between vaping and an increased vulnerability to COVID-19 can be a strong talking point when discussing vaping with your teen or young adult. Not only is it important that your child stays healthy, but it’s equally important not to risk the health of other people in the home.
If you have previously asked your child to quit or cut back without the result you’d hoped for,
the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 present a good opportunity to try again.
To participate: Like us on Facebook to receive updates >>
Thursday, Apr 23, 2020, 04:00 PM
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The United Way Resource Guide is a VERY HANDY guide to most every question our consumers are asking about. Keep this handy and thank the United Way!
United Way of Pennsylvania COVID-19 Resource Guide-
This guide provides key information about COVID-19, presents many resources for individuals or families effected by COVID-19 and contains information on ways you can help make a difference.
Remaining PAWSitive!
Vibe students are remaining PAWSitive and continue to demonstrate kindness and creativity. They have some exciting things planned for the month of MAY!
PAWSitive Vibes MCSD is a MC Communities That Care student led group. This group of amazing kids are showing kindness one good vibe at a time!! They are creating a culture of kindness, showing compassion, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and demonstrating how acts of kindness can start a positive chain reaction of good vibes!
If you have an instagram account, visit PAWSitive_Vibes_MCSD to keep up to date on what's coming in May and to support kids who are taking action to make a difference.
be kind.
"It's about the journey
mine and yours
and the lives
we can touch,
the legacy
we can leave,
and the world
we can change
for the better"
Tony Dungy
MASKS and MEALS
MASKS are available at the following:
Mae's Aletrations- $5 per mask. Call 717-242-6381
Hostetler's Country Market (Route 655 Reedsville). Call 717-667-3014
Rhonda Sheetz Williams $5 per mask. Porch pick up at 245 N. Derry Ave., Yeagertown.
Nicole Race $5 per mask. Porch pick up 119 Pannebaker Ave., Lewistown. Call 717-543-3178
Free meal updates:
In addition to the locations provided last week,
- New Life Church added a free meal on Tuesday, April 28 beginning at 11 a.m. They plan to serve the first 240 people. The meals will be delivered to cars from their new Dream Center (formerly Burnham Hardware).
- Burnham Sheetz: 20 bagged lunches per day, seven days a week, starting at 7:00 a.m.
- Maple Grove Mennonite Church: M-F, 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Call 717-935-9965 to reserve a meal
Angelo's Hollow Inn: Tuesdays 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Call 248-9502
Let's do this MC
The Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau is challenging us to make a difference in our community, just by doing what we all like to to do -EAT!
The Five Dinner Defense CHALLENGE!
How to enter:
1. Support five different local restaurants in Mifflin and Juniata Counties between April 17 and May 9, 2020.
2. Submit photos/copies of receipts with a minimum $10 purchase to bboyer@juniatarivervalley.org to enter. Deadlines to submit weekly receipts are April 26, May 3 and May 10.
3. Two weekly raffle winners will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift card to their favorite
restaurant. Winners will be posted on our Facebook page each Monday during the game.
4. Players must call restaurants for hours and order information.
5. Limit one entry per household per week. A household may win only once for the duration of the
game.
https://Facebook/JRVVB/photos/a.140499613167/10158067062748168/?type=3&theater
Let's do this Mifflin County! The hospitality industry is one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. These are
the very businesses that the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau is here to support. We need to support our small businesses now when they need us, so we can be sure that they’ll still be here later, when we want them.
Share your dinner photos on www.JuniataRiverValley.org
There are all kinds of activities for parents and educators to use for their kids, such as
daily events, live events, reading, writing, math, social studies, science, fitness, art, music, DIY projects, emotional well-being, life skills, field trips and more.
MC CTC
Email: akammerer@tiu11.org
Website: www.mccares
Phone: 717-248-8123
Facebook: facebook.com/mifflincountycommunitiesthatcare