Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a chance for anyone and everyone to unite in the work to end domestic violence. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. You are not alone. For free, 24/7, confidential help, visit www.thehotline.org …

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a chance to connect communities around the world to help prevent bullying. LUK Youth Development Services includes positive youth activities such as the Youth Empowerment Summit, held annually in April, and the Martin Luther King Diversity project in January. Youth Development Services also provides training/education in service learning, youth …

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Walk-In Wednesday

Join our team! You’re invited to interview for any of our current jobs every Wednesday at our walk-in interviews. Visit https://www.luk.org/working-at-luk/ to review a list of open positions. Walk into LUK’s Main Office (545 Westminster St., Fitchburg) and ask the front desk staff to contact LUK Human Resources about an interview. If appropriate, the individual will be …

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. To learn more, visit https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360

Youth Mental Health: A Workshop for Caregivers

Memorial Middle School 615 Rollstone St, Fitchburg, MA

Learn about local resources that porvide family and youth mental health support and learn to recognize common signs and symptoms of mental illness in youth in this workshop for caregivers! Childcare and dinner are provided, and all in-person participants will be entered to win a $100 Hannaford gift card!

National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day is October 11. It was first celebrated on the one-year anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights – a date chosen to honor the bravery of LGBTQ+ individuals who decide to come out. To learn more, visit https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day.

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Walk-In Wednesday

Join our team! You’re invited to interview for any of our current jobs every Wednesday at our walk-in interviews. Visit https://www.luk.org/working-at-luk/ to review a list of open positions. Walk into LUK’s Main Office (545 Westminster St., Fitchburg) and ask the front desk staff to contact LUK Human Resources about an interview. If appropriate, the individual will be …

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Walk-In Wednesday

Join our team! You’re invited to interview for any of our current jobs every Wednesday at our walk-in interviews. Visit https://www.luk.org/working-at-luk/ to review a list of open positions. Walk into LUK’s Main Office (545 Westminster St., Fitchburg) and ask the front desk staff to contact LUK Human Resources about an interview. If appropriate, the individual will be …

Bullying Prevention Month Activity

Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster 365 Lindell Ave., Leominster, MA, United States

You Can Stop Bullying. Learn what bullying is and what YOU can do about it! Join us on Thursday, October 19 from 4-5 PM at the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (365 Lindell Ave, Leominster, MA). In this Bullying Prevention Month activity, LUK will facilitate discussions with students in groups, create anti-bullying …

Red Ribbon Week

In 1988, Red Ribbon Week was established after the death of Drug Enforcement Administrator Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. Today, Red Ribbon Week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Learn more by visiting www.redribbon.org.

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Walk-In Wednesday

Join our team! You’re invited to interview for any of our current jobs every Wednesday at our walk-in interviews. Visit https://www.luk.org/working-at-luk/ to review a list of open positions. Walk into LUK’s Main Office (545 Westminster St., Fitchburg) and ask the front desk staff to contact LUK Human Resources about an interview. If appropriate, the individual will be …

Spooky-Themed PAX Workshop

Memorial Middle School 615 Rollstone St, Fitchburg, MA

Join LUK for a spooky-themed Youth Behavior Management workshop! Bring the whole family! Kids can enjoy spooky themed games and crafts while caregivers learn effective, trauma-informed skills to manage youth behavior! Develop skills to help youth: -Navigate difficult situations -Deal with disappointment -Delay gratification All in-person participants will be entered in a $100 Hannaford gift …