The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Learn some tips for practicing coping strategies and coping skills with young children from Molly, our Program Manager of Trauma Training and Coordination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDzE-Ybdtec 

Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more information including the signs, definition, and resources, visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.  For more information, visit https://www.glsen.org/dayofsilence.

Beginning in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. Celebrate our LUK volunteers and their contributions during National Volunteer Week! Thank you to our mentors, event volunteers, interns, board members, and advisory board members for all your support.

First held in April 1970, Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Read about 10 simple things you can do to protect our planet here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html

Help prevent and reduce medication misuse and opioid addiction by properly disposing of any unneeded medications at home. To find a collection site where medications can be dropped off for proper disposal, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.