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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.
Each May, we take time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. If you are interested in learning more about how you can make a difference in the lives of youth …
May is Children's Mental Health Awareness Month! During this month we acknowledge the importance of caring for every child's mental health and that mental health is essential to a child's health development. If you or your child is struggling, needs someone to listen, or is worried about hurting yourself or others, we're here for you. …
Tuesday, May 2 | 4:00-6:00 PM Stop by LUK's Boylston office (140 Shrewsbury Street, Boylston) anytime between 4-6 PM on Tuesday, May 2, for activities, refreshments, and tours of our Boylston office. Learn more about our adventure therapy programs as we celebrate TREK-Synergy (adaptive adventure-based program) and the David Kilcoyne scholarship fund! Registration is requested, …
National Prevention Week is a week for public education showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention and positive mental health. To learn more about how LUK Prevention works to engage youth, families, adults and communities in Central Massachusetts, visit https://prevention.www.luk.org.
Thursday, May 18 | 5:30-7:30 PM Join LUK's Prevention Team for a Mental Health Awareness Month event at the Leominster Public Library (30 West Street, Leominster). Enjoy refreshments, yoga, and a Mental Health 101 presentation. This is a free event, no registration required.
Thursday, June 29 | 5:30-6:30 PM Redemption Rock Brewing Company (333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester) Ever think about becoming a mentor for a child? Join us to learn more about LUK Mentoring and the kids who are ready to have a mentor. LUK Mentoring is a formal mentoring program that pairs caring & attentive adults …
Join LUK's Families Connected Resource Center at the Eagles (456 Litchfield Street, Leominster) for a 90s prom! Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Families Connected is open to anyone and tailored to individual needs. Families do not need to be involved with DDS to attend. Drop in between 12-4 PM for music, …
Stop by and say hi at a National Night Out (NNO) near you! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year, LUK will be attending NNO in Fitchburg, Leominster, Worcester, Gardner, Webster, and Ashburnham/Westminster. For more information and to find an NNO near you, visit https://natw.org/about/#map.
Common Ground and Walk for Peace August 12, 2023 | Rain Date: August 19,2023 | 9 am-3 pm Walk: Fitchburg Upper Common at 9am Tournament: Joann "Mama" Fitz Memorial Park from 10am - 3pm (formerly Green Corners) LUK's 24th Annual Common Ground basketball tournament features music, information tables, and a youth basketball tournament. The Walk …
Come to Chipotle (49 Park Ave Ste 1, Worcester) or order ahead on Tuesday, August 15 from 5:00-9:00 pm and show the flyer below for 33% of the proceeds from your meal to go towards LUK Mentoring’s Rodman Ride Team! Please note if ordering online for pickup, enter code MQ7V3V9. For online orders to count …
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It's National Nonprofit Day! Thank you to everyone for your support over the last 50 years.
