Jan 16, 2020 | Area Events, Lakeshore CAP News
Suicide Prevention Education Night
Community Event
With suicide rates in Manitowoc County at an all-time high, you are invited to attend this “Suicide Prevention” community event. The county’s rate is much higher than Wisconsin’s statewide average of 13.3 per 100,000 people, according to the America’s Health Rankings 2016 report.
Presenters at this event will speak about how you can help and respond to this crisis in our community.
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- Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
- Starts at 6:30 PM in the C.E. Bray Library
- Valders Area School District, 138 E Wilson St, Valders
Presenters from:
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- Kimberley Welk & Associates
- Manitowoc County Health Department
- Manitowoc County Suicide Prevention Group
- Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department
- Allies in Mental Health Education
- Sources of Strength
See Lakeshore CAP’s web page listing many local, regional and national resources for individuals and their loved ones, offering confidential support to people in a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or emotional crisis:
Nov 18, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP News
2020-2022 Lakeshore CAP
Community Needs Assessment
This assessment covers the counties of Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. The qualities assessed are the conditions affecting the low-income population in the four-county area. The information used in the report is gleaned from surveys of low income participants including the elderly, pregnant adolescents, minority populations, the homeless, and single parent households. The details of the data collection address the requirements of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) statutes and provide an opportunity for both the impoverished and civic leaders to participate. It can be found here and also on our Who We Are web page. Click either link below to read, download or print the statistics, comments and conclusions:
The survey was distributed throughout the months of June and July 2019. Surveys were made available at Lakeshore CAP’s facilities for completion during intake, online and through agencies such as Catholic Charities, WIC program offices, local health departments, food pantries, domestic violence agencies, homeless shelters, mental health support services and other partner locations throughout the four counties. Low income survey respondents totaled 202 and stakeholder respondents totaled 112.
Nov 2, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP News
NATIONAL PARENTS AS TEACHERS DAY!
Take some time to teach your children something new!
Use #ParentsAsTeachersDay to post on social media!
National Parents as Teachers (PAT) Day is being observed on November 11, 2019. On this day, the Parents as Teachers Organization offers educational services to parents across the country. Every day, the PAT affiliates give parents of young children support and provide information so all children learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Parents as Teachers is celebrating 35 years of building strong communities, thriving families and children that are healthy, safe and ready to learn. The concept for Parents as Teachers developed in the 1970’s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child’s development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
LAKESHORE CAP “PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM”
Lakeshore CAP offers family-focused services to expectant mothers/parents and families with new babies in Manitowoc County. Children who have nurturing, healthy and supportive experiences in their early years are much better prepared to succeed in school and life. Parent Educators work around your schedule and address issues such as:
- Maternal and child health
- Positive parenting practices
- Safe home environments
- Discipline
- Community resources
- Access to services
Weekly home visits provide individuals and families with educational information and parent-child activities to support parents as their child’s first and most important teacher! As part of the program, monthly group activities give families a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents with children of similar ages. Following a community partner referral or a self-referral, a Parent Educator will contact you to determine if you are eligible and if the program is a good fit for your family.
Please see our web page at https://lakeshorecap.org/pat-home-visiting/ where you’ll find a calendar of Manitowoc area events, simple activities for children and a listing of our Parent Café dates — or call 920-682-3737 to be put in touch with a Parent Educator for more information.
Oct 10, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP Events, Volunteer Opportunities
2020 LAKESHORE CAP 0.5K “RACE!”
Watch HERE for news on the 2020 “Race for the Rest of Us,” a fun run to benefit Lakeshore CAP’s programs throughout our communities!
ABOUT THE, UM, RACE
This, um, race may be the most grueling of your life. This tongue-in-cheek event is geared to the classic underachiever, who wants to participate in an, um, athletic competition and train for it by sleeping in late, eating donuts and drinking beer. We’ll celebrate ALL abilities and underachievers − and you’ll have bragging rights for participating in the punishing 546.8 yard/1640 feet event! PLUS, you’ll be raising money for a local cause!
Sponsor or Have Fun Volunteering at this Event!
We ARE accepting sponsors for the 2020 Lakeshore CAP 0.5k Race — AND fun volunteers for food, rest stops and cheerleading! Please contact Kate or Colleen at 920-682-3737.
. . . And follow this link to read about Lakeshore CAP and the programs you’ll be, um, “racing” for: https://lakeshorecap.org/
Aug 28, 2019 | Lakeshore CAP News
The Salvation Army
Revolution Youth After School Activities Program
The program will be kicking off September 18th. You may have previously seen information stating September 11th; this has been changed. The eligible age is being changed to K-6th grade. The program will run from after school to 6 PM. It runs September to November 2019 and January to April 2020. Once children are signed up, they can be picked up from school by The Salvation Army. However, parents are responsible to pick their children up from our building (415 N 6th St) after the programming each week at 6 PM.
SIGN UP DAY!
Come on September 18th! The entire family is welcome and children can be signed up that evening starting at 3:30 PM. Dinner will be served at 5 PM and information will be shared with parents.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
This year we are offering a separate Music Instruction night for students that are only interested in the music aspect. Music instruction will be available for youth first grade and up. Instruction will be given on baritone ukulele, cornet and guitar. Instruments will be loaned to the students and there is no charge for the instruction. Classes will run from 4:30-5:30 PM on Thursday evenings beginning September 19. Sign up is required by calling or stopping in the office at 415 N 6th St. Please note, parents are responsible for transportation to and from the music lessons.
Feel free to call with any questions:
Lisa Stricklin
Program and Outreach Director
Pathway of Hope Coordinator
The Salvation Army Manitowoc Corps
415 N. 6th St. | P.O. Box 1867
Manitowoc, WI 54241-1867
PH: 920-684-7117, FX: 920-686-1608
Email: Lisa.Stricklin@usc.salvationarmy.org
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