CHOOSE KINDNESS
Mifflin County Communities That Care
WE ARE IN THE SAME STORM, BUT NOT IN THE SAME BOAT
As governors are trying to figure out how to ease back in to a new normal, please remember:
- Some people don’t agree with the state opening... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some people are still planning to stay home... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some are sighing with relief to go back to work knowing they may not lose their business or their homes... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some are thankful they can finally have a surgery they have put off... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some will be able to attend interviews after weeks without a job... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some will wear masks for weeks... that’s okay. Be kind.
- Some people will rush out to get the hair or nails done... that’s okay. Be kind.
❤️ The point is, everyone has different viewpoints/feelings and that’s okay. Be kind.
We each have a different story. If you need to stay home, stay home. But be kind.
If you need to go out, just respect others when in public, and be kind!
Don’t judge fellow humans because you’re not in their story. We all are in different mental states than we were months ago.
So remember, be kind.
We are not all in the same boat.
SPREADING LOVE AND KINDNESS
If you have an instagram account, visit PAWSitive_Vibes_MCSD or find us on Facebook at PAWSitiveVibesMCSD. Keep up to date on what's coming in May and to support kids who are taking action to make a difference.
Vibe students are remaining PAWSitive and continue to demonstrate kindness and creativity. They have some exciting things planned for the month of MAY!
Spreading love and kindness one button at a time!
Check out the picture below of the PAWSitive Vibes buttons designed by MSCD HS senior Charles Beers. Free buttons will be displayed at some local establishments. Take one, wear one, and make kindness a chain reaction.
PAWSitive Vibes MCSD is a MC Communities That Care student led group. This group of amazing kids is 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!
be kind.
WE CELEBRATE YOU
MEDICAL LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS WEEK
This is an opportunity for us to show our appreciate and celebrate the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. NMLPW, takes place the last full week in April each year.
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ DAY
Throughout the school year, principle's assume the commitment to lead our young people to a prosperous future. They support and guide quality teachers and staff resulting in productive learning environments for our children. Please take the time to thank the educational leaders at your school.
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY
From the first time through the cafeteria line, the lunch hero has more than nutrition on his mind. The well-being of every child is important to him. Keeping them safe, happy and providing them with good and delicious food is also a priority. The first Friday in May is School Lunch Hero Day, dedicated to those men and women who make the cafeterias and the schools a better place to be!
COMMUNITY MATTERS
So many areas have similar chain restaurants, and grocery and large chain stores, but that unique, locally owned business down the street is one-of-a-kind. Local businesses are owned and operated by your neighbors. They care about and are invested in the future of our community.
Small businesses rely on regular customers and the community support. Their profit and ability to remain in business depends on us.
Let's show we care about them!
Communities That Care risk factors and related behaviors due to low neighborhood attachment include substance abuse, delinquency and violence. We need to come together to bond and recognize all that Mifflin County has to offer.
Support our local farmers, craftsmen, restaurants, hardware stores, bookstores, wineries, and other small businesses with items made locally and sold on a small scale.
It is the presence of all our local businesses that make Mifflin County unique. When you support these businesses, you ensure that uniqueness is preserved as a part of our community.
Heroes Among Us
During this unprecedented time, we say THANK YOU to the school personnel who continue to work hard to provide online learning, keep families informed, and continue to provide free lunches for those students in need.
And to the medical personnel who are on the front lines, providing continued care and compassion, we say THANK YOU for keeping our community safe.
You are greatly appreciated!
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on Tuesday, May 5th. You can join this global movement by “giving” in any way you can. Please join us in thanking the front line workers who continue to risk their lives to keep everyone else safe. The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata has various suggestions on how you can participate on May 5th on their website. #JuniataValleyUnited #InThisTogether
Silence the Shame
On May 5, the National Silence the Shame Day brings an opportunity to continue the conversation about mental health and wellness and erase the stigma associated with mental illness.
National Silence the Shame Day offers education and awareness, opening up conversations about mental health and wellness, mental illness, and recovery.
Consider that 1 in 5 Americans suffers from some kind mental illness. A neighbor, family member, coworker, friend, church member or classmate could be struggling with a mental illness but silenced due to the stigma.
Bekah Gerace,18, was born and raised in Lancaster County. She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 2019 where she participated in cross country and the suicide prevention and awareness club, Aevidum. While at Manheim Township, she participated in the Spanish Immersion program from Kindergarten through eighth grade.
Through her high school years, she has faced cancer and many mental health challenges, which have helped shape her into the person she is today. Bekah enjoys writing poetry, photography, listening to music, spending time with her friends, and a number of outdoor activities, such as hiking and canoeing.
Bekah will be attending Penn State Berks in the fall to pursue a communication arts and sciences major to begin a career as an author. Through her personal experiences, she is aware of the growing need for not only a change in attitude and perception, but also in the quality of care in the mental health community.
Please take the time to view her TED Talk in the video above.
Mifflin County Communities That Care
MISSION: To promote the healthy development of the children of Mifflin County and to prevent juvenile delinquency, violence by and among children, teen pregnancy, truancy, school dropouts, substance abuse and undesirable actions and attitudes that may be harmful to youth.
VISION: Because of community-wide collaboration, Mifflin County will have safe, caring and drug-free neighborhoods for all children.
Email: akammerer@tiu11.org
Website: www.mccares
Phone: 717-248-8123
Facebook: facebook.com/mifflincountycommunitiesthatcare