Warren Coalition

General Membership Meeting
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The General Membership Meeting will take place in-person at the Warren County Community Center at 358 Villa Ave. Lunch is provided; RSVP required. A virtual option is available. Contact Christa Shifflet (christa@warrencoalition.org) for more information or for a link to the meeting.

Celebrations! Due
2025-09-08 12:00, 2025-10-07 12:00
Celebrations! is a newsletter for staff and members to share good news in their lives–things like birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments, achievements, awards, graduations, vacations, etc. If it is news that makes you happy, it is a celebration! Submit your good news and/or photos to celeste@warrencoalition.org for this month’s Celebrations! newsletter.

Recovery Celebration Picnic
2025-09-13 12:00 - 14:00
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. September is Recovery Month, so let’s celebrate all those in recovery! You are invited to the Warren Coalition Recovery Celebration Picnic, where we will fellowship, celebrate those in recovery, and of course eat great food! This is an informal event that is open to all. Bring a dish to share (if you cannot bring a dish, come anyway); hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided by Warren Coalition.

You must pre-register at http://bit.ly/sept13picnic (so we know how much food to purchase).

Trauma-Informed Certification Class
2025-09-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
Click here to register

Children & Families Meeting
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
This month’s meeting will include in-person preparation for Celebrate Kids Day.

Celebrate Kids Day
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Warren County Health and Human Services, 465 West 15th St., Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
Celebrate Kids Day has become a favorite local event! Come enjoy inflatable rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting, and dozens of games (and prizes too!) all for just $1 per child. We will have a DJ and demonstrations from local groups. Dozens of agencies from around Warren County will bring games to play and have information to share with parents. And of course, the pitch burst will return this year, with local celebrities already answering the call to participate!

Additional fees: Cake Walk $1, Basket Bonanza $5 for an arm’s length of tickets.

Roundtable Submissions Due
2025-09-29 12:00
The Coalition Roundtable is a newsletter for all members to share upcoming events and important updates from their agencies/organizations/businesses. Send your submission to celeste@warrencoalition.org.

Mental Health & Community Resources Fair @ Laurel Ridge Community College
2025-10-07 10:30 - 13:00
Warren Coalition staff will participate in LRCC’s Mental Health & Community Resources Fair at the Middletown campus on Tuesday, October 7th.

Fundraising Committee Meeting
2025-10-09 02:30 - 16:00
Those interested in helping Warren Coalition meet their fundraising goals and a $15,000 matching gift challenge are welcome to attend this meeting. It will be held at the Coalition offices. Contact Celeste Brooks for more information.

TRIAD Senior Expo
2025-10-09 10:00 - 14:00
Warren Coalition staff will be in attendance at the 2025 Senior Expo at the Elks Lodge in Front Royal, VA, on Thursday, October 9th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Stop by our table for free drug safety supplies.

Red Ribbon Week
2025-10-23 00:01 - 2025-10-31 23:59
Red Ribbon Week is a national event held annually in honor of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, who was murdered by drug cartels in 1985. There are many ways to participate in Red Ribbon Week, the simplest being to wear a red ribbon to help promote drug education and prevention awareness. Learn more on the Red Ribbon website.

Adult Needs Committee
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00
This committee addresses housing needs, transportation needs, and food insecurity within Warren County. It brings together various agencies and individuals within the community who would like to help with these issues or who are already working to address them and desire to coordinate and possibly obtain assistance from other agencies. Current topics include transitional housing for families and an anticipated increase in food insecurity. Come prepared to share information about yourself and your work in the community. This meeting takes place virtually. For the link information, email christa@warrencoalition.org.

CANCELED--HJB Resilience Bingo
2025-11-06 17:15 - 19:00
Families who registered for this event may instead attend the Resilience Bingo scheduled at LFK Elementary School on November 18th.

Resilience Bingo & Family Dinner at LFK
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:15
Join us for five rounds of bingo and a dinner of spaghetti, meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, and dessert! While we play bingo, children will learn important lessons about resilience. Plus, we have TONS of PRIZES, including board games and gift cards! Register at bit.ly/lfkbingo

General Membership Meeting
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
The General Membership Meeting takes place quarterly. It addresses the business of the Coalition and ways in which the Coalition can support the community. Local agencies are encouraged to send a representative to these meetings and consider becoming part of the Coalition to prevent drug use among our youth, promote recovery among local adults, and build community resilience in large and small ways. This meeting takes place in person, lunch provided, RSVP required. Email christa@warrencoalition.org for more information.

Adult Needs Committee
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00
This committee addresses housing needs, transportation needs, and food insecurity within Warren County. It brings together various agencies and individuals within the community who would like to help with these issues or who are already working to address them and desire to coordinate and possibly obtain assistance from other agencies. Current topics include transitional housing for families and the recent increase in food assistance needed. Come prepared to share information about yourself and your work in the community. This meeting takes place virtually. For the link information, email christa@warrencoalition.org.

Children & Families Committee
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
This Committee Meeting is for Coalition and community members who would like to develop robust programs and events for the youth of Warren County. The items discussed will focus on Coalition-led opportunities, but others are welcome to attend, share ideas, and promote other opportunities as appropriate. These meetings are held virtually; contact christa@warrencoalition.org to request the link.

Trauma-Informed Training
2026-01-28 10:30 - 16:30 | Samuels Public Library, 330 East Criser Rd., Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
Warren Coalition will offer a free Trauma-Informed Certification Class (Course 1) on January 28, 2026, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at Samuels Public Library (330 E. Criser Road).

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Adult Needs Committee
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
This committee addresses housing needs, transportation needs, and food insecurity within Warren County. It brings together various agencies and individuals within the community who would like to help with these issues or who are already working to address them and desire to coordinate and possibly obtain assistance from other agencies. Current topics include transitional housing for families and the recent increase in food assistance requests. Come prepared to share information about yourself and your work in the community. This meeting takes place virtually. For the link information, email christa@warrencoalition.org.

We Love You Snow Much
2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:00
We are taking our chances with the snow again this year! We Love You Snow Much is an event we host to show our appreciation to our donors and volunteers. Those interested in becoming a volunteer may inquire about attending by contacting Celeste Brooks. RSVPs are required for this event. Check your email for your invitation!

Resilience Bingo & Family Dinner for EWM
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30
This event was postponed from January 28th. EWM Elementary School families are invited to join us for five games of Resilience Bingo and dinner. Flyers have been sent home, and electronic flyers have been sent from the main office. Registration remains open through February 6th. Contact Celeste Brooks with questions.

Trauma-Supportive Certification Training
2026-02-12 09:30 - 14:30
The Warren Coalition will host a free, in-person Trauma-Supportive Training and Certification course on Thursday, February 12th, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Warren County Community Center.

Registration is required. To sign up for the Trauma-Supportive Training and Certification being held on February 12th, visit bit.ly/ts-feb2026. Please note that to be eligible for the Trauma Supportive Training: Course 2, you must have a Trauma-Informed (Course 1) certification.

For more information, visit this post, or email Celeste Brooks.

Youth Unplugged Party
2026-03-06 17:30 - 22:00
Join us Friday, March 6th for the second annual Youth Unplugged Party! This event is for kids from ages 4 to 18, from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Put down your phones and have some fun! Click here to learn more, or email us if you have questions!

Warren County Unplugged!
2026-03-06 18:00 - 2026-03-07 18:00
Warren Coalition is coordinating Warren County’s participation in the Global Day of Unplugging! Make plans to put the cell phones down and engage in real life during this 24-hour period. If your organization is interested in participating, email us! You can offer a special activity, a workshop, a sale…the possibilities are endless, and we’re happy to talk with you about it!

It's Feud Time! A Game for Family & Friends
2026-04-09 17:45 - 19:15
Gather up a team of two to five people to come out and compete for $50 gift cards (per person on the winning team, max five cards/$250 per team)! Everyone will enjoy a free lasagna dinner on us! Pre-registration is required by 5 pm on April 8th: https://bit.ly/feudtime

For more information, check out the post below:

It’s Feud Time! A Game for Family and Friends

Thunderbolts* & Mental Health at LRCC
2026-04-27 06:00 - 21:00
Young adults ages 18 to 25 are invited to join us for a free screening of Thunderbolts* followed by a short discussion of ways to improve your own mental health. Free popcorn and drinks provided!
