Warren Coalition

Health Video Contest 2024: Deadline Extended
2024-02-15 08:00 - 2024-03-20 23:59 (America/New_York)
Warren County youth ages 11-14 are invited to participate in the Warren Coalition’s Health Video Contest, running now through March 15th! To participate, youth need to create a 15-second or 30-second video promoting one of the following four healthy habits:

Getting Quality Sleep

Eating Healthy

Exercising Regularly

Drinking Water

Participants can upload their original video to warrencoalition.org/health-video-contest between now and March 20th. (We recommend mp4 files for easiest upload.) Due to potential copyright issues, music is not allowed. Winners from EACH category will receive a $125 gift card! Only residents of Warren County are eligible for this competition. All local students may participate, whether they are homeschooled or enrolled in public or private school.

This event is sponsored by the Warren Coalition, made possible by Project WAHOO (Working to Achieve Healthy Opportunities and Outcomes), funded by Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.

Quick Rules:

Open to middle school aged children in Warren County

Open to public school, private school, and homeschool students

Videos must be 15 seconds or 30 seconds

No music due to potential copyright issues

Deadline extended to March 20th–this is the “drop dead” date, no late submissions will be accepted

For questions or more information, contact Gabriel Lee at gabriel@warrencoalition.org.

Coalition Membership Meeting
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00
Coalition members are expected to attend and participate in the quarterly in-person membership meetings. Members receive an update about programs and events and have the opportunity to share ideas and feedback. Guest speakers are sometimes brought in to address current trends. Lunch is provided.

Youth Have Talent Virtual Auditions
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-04-01 23:59
The Warren Coalition proudly presents the 2024 Youth Have Talent Contest! Middle and High school students from Warren County are invited to participate in this annual competition for cash prizes. Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians (keep it clean!), jugglers—whatever talent you have, this is your time to shine!

The Coalition is now accepting virtual auditions now through April 1, 2024. Auditions (two minutes or less) may be submitted via the Warren Coalition website at https://warrencoalition.org/youth-have-talent-virtual-audition-form/.

Rules:

Contestants MUST be between the ages of 11 and 18.

Contestants MUST be living in Warren County at the time of submission.

No swearing or using any kind of vulgar, racist, gender negative or explicit language throughout the submission.

All contestants must be fully clothed and not wear suggestive clothing.

There cannot be any weapon in the video. This includes guns, knives, or any kind of threatening prop that could be interpreted as dangerous or threatening.

No suggestive dancing.

Absolutely no reference to any kind of substance including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco, marijuana/cannabis, pills, etc.

Any submissions showcasing the list above will result in immediate disqualification.

There will be two categories: music, and non-music talent.

Those selected from the auditions will go on to compete in a live show at 2 pm on Sunday, April 14th at Warren County High School, with cash prizes up for grabs! For more information, contact Gabriel Lee at gabriel@warrencoalition.org.

Warren County IRL
2024-03-01 18:06 - 2024-03-02 18:07
As part of its “We See You, Warren County” program, Warren Coalition is calling the community to come together for Warren County IRL (In Real Life), a Global Day of Unplugging event that will be held from sundown, March 1st to sundown, March 2nd. This is a day created by Unplug Collaborative (unplugcollaborative.org), set aside for people to disconnect from phones and re-connect with themselves, nature, and especially with friends, family, and community—in person!

Studies have shown that overuse of smart phones, especially in relation to social media, has a negative impact on our mental health and overall wellbeing. Warren County IRL participants are encouraged to unplug for a full 24 hours, though they can commit to smaller timeframes. Throughout that time, various businesses and organizations will be offering events, activities, programs, prizes, and/or discounts to help people engage IRL.

For more information, visit the event web page.

Edward Jones 5K Race for Education 2024
2024-03-23 08:00 - 10:30
Local high school athletes and students will once again benefit from the Edward Jones 5K Race for Education, which will be held Saturday, March 23rd at Warren County Middle School. This annual fundraiser, led by Edward Jones and Warren Coalition, supports the Warren County High School and Skyline High School cross country teams. It also provides scholarship funds the Warren Coalition awards to local high school students, to cover Advanced Placement testing fees and dual enrollment classes at Laurel Ridge Community College.

The course follows the length of Leach Run Parkway and back. Registration begins at 8:00 am; the race will begin at 9:00 am. Walkers are welcome to register and participate in the camaraderie and supporting these local causes. Baby strollers and dogs are also welcome.

Since its inception in 2007, the Edward Jones 5K Race for Education has raised over $61,000.

Learn more on the Facebook page at facebook.com/EdwardJones5k, or register at bit.ly/ej5k2024 (link is case-sensitive) to pre-register for the race. Early registration is currently $25 per adult participant and $20 for students; the cost will increase to $30 for adults on March 1st and $25 for students on March 8th. Same-day registrations will be accepted.

Adult Needs Committee
2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:00
Various organizations come together to discuss the gaps in service in Warren County, and how we can help. Current issues being addressed include housing, transportation, and food insecurity. Anyone interested in joining in the conversation is welcome to attend. This meeting is virtual. Email christa@warrencoalition.org to request the meeting link.

Children & Families Committee
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00
We work with organizations across Warren County to address the needs of our children, from healthy eating and exercise to drug education and building resilience skills. The work of this committee is event-focused, because the best way to teach children is to help them have fun while learning. Events include Resilience Bingo and Celebrate Kids Day, among others. This meeting is virtual. Email christa@warrencoalition.org to request the link.

Youth Have Talent
2024-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Warren County High School, 155 Westminster Drive, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
Local high school students are invited to audition for this event. Watch for more information!

Warren County Rocks Scavenger Hunt
2024-04-28 12:30 - 16:30
Our participants had so much fun last year (and so did we!) that we decided to do another Scavenger Hunt competition this year! We’ll have a new location, new clues, and new challenges–and a new championship rock for the taking! Can anyone beat last year’s champions, Rocking for the Weekend?

Learn More

What’s the scavenger hunt like, you ask? Well, imagine puzzles of all kinds–a crossword, a cryptogram, a riddle–that you and your teammate(s)/family must solve. They lead you to a location where you search for special affirmation rocks. Once you find one, you then complete a challenge–throwing a pool noodle through a hula hoop, or playing a few rounds of Jenga as fast as you can, for example–which earns you points. When you’re done, you get your next puzzle, and on you go!

Come join in the fun! The registration fee is a minimum of $100, but you can request sponsors, just as you would in a walk-a-thon. We even have a few folks waiting in the wings to provide contributions and make sure each team gets to that magic number of $100!

Fundraising Drive for Emergency Shelter for Women & Children
2024-05-12 08:00 - 2024-05-24 12:00
Make a donation and you’ll be entered into a drawing for some great prizes! Together with other local agencies, we are requesting donations to support the homeless women and children in our community! Because there is currently no facility for them, we use the funds to place them in local motels for a few weeks while they seek long-term housing.

We have more than a dozen gift cards and prizes, including handmade blanket, a picnic basket set, wine, and more. And yes, you can win multiple prizes! A $5 donation receives 1 prize entry, $20 receives 5 entries. The more you donate, the more entries you receive! To support the women and children in Warren County, go to our donation page and in the notes section of the donation form, select “Emergency Shelter for Women and Children.” You can also drop off a check (made out to Warren Coalition) to the Warren Coalition Offices at 538 Villa Ave. (If we aren’t there, slip it under the door.)

Remember, the drawing will take place this Friday, May 24th, at 12 noon!

Our partners in this endeavor are:

Phoenix ProjectBlue Ridge Housing Network, Inc.Bridge of Hope, Greater Warren Warren County, VA Habitat for HumanityWarren County Virginia Dept. of Social ServicesHope and Rest Temporary Shelter

Coalition Membership Meeting
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
Coalition members are expected to attend and participate in the quarterly in-person membership meetings. Members receive an update about programs and events and have the opportunity to share ideas and feedback. Guest speakers are sometimes brought in to address current trends. Lunch is provided. Meeting dates/times are subject to change.

Celebrations! Newsletter Submissions Due
2024-06-10 12:00
Submit your good news and/or photos to celeste@warrencoalition.org for this month’s Celebrations! newsletter.

3rd Annual Gospel Festival
2024-06-15 11:00 - 18:00
Join us in Downtown Front Royal for the 3rd Annual Gospel Festival, hosted by Habitat for Humanity! Come by our booth to play Resilience Jenga, pick up some resilience games for the kids, sign up the little ones for free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and learn about all that’s going on at the Coalition!

Roundtable Submissions Due
2024-06-25 12:00, 2024-07-25 12:00, 2024-08-27 12:00
The Coalition Roundtable is a newsletter for all members to share important updates and upcoming events. Send your submission to celeste@warrencoalition.org.

Adult Needs Committee
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
Those interested in addressing housing, food, and transportation issues in our community are welcome to attend this virtual meeting. Contact christa@warrencoalition.org for the link.

Children & Families Committee Meeting
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00
Those interested in developing programs for children and families in our community are welcome to attend this virtual meeting. Contact christa@warrencoalition.org for the link.

CADCA Conference in Chicago
2024-07-14 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00
The Coalition offices will be closed as several staff members attend the CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute in Chicago, IL.

Annual Awards Luncheon 2024
2024-07-25 11:00 - 13:00
This is an invitation-only event for active members of the Warren Coalition, where we recognize our outstanding members and volunteers of the 2023-24 fiscal year, and honor the recipient of the 2024 Larry M. Funk Award for Outstanding Service to Children in Warren County.

National Night Out
2024-08-06 17:00 - 20:00
A national celebration of law enforcement and public safety! Stop by our booth in downtown Front Royal for drug safety information, to learn how to build resilience in your child, or to register young children for free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Celebrations! Submissions Due
2024-08-09 12:00
Celebrations! is a bi-monthly 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.

WCPS Community Fun Day
2024-08-10 10:00 - 14:00
We are sponsoring the obstacle course and hosting a tent full of fun at Warren County High School! Come on out and see us!

Pool Party for Middle School Students
2024-08-11 19:30 - 21:30
The Warren Coalition is proud to present the annual Pool Party for Middle School Students! This free event is for ALL Warren County students entering grades six through eight in the fall of 2024, including public school, private school, and homeschool students. For more information, view the media release.

Coalition Member Meeting
2024-08-29 12:00 - 13:00
All Coalition members are invited to attend this in-person meeting. Lunch is provided. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person.

International Overdose Awareness Day
2024-08-31 00:00 - 23:59
A day in which we recognize and remember those lost to overdoses, and reach out to support those left behind. We will list community events happening as we learn of them.

One Stop Resource Fair
2024-09-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
We are joining DSS and other local agencies at the One Stop Resource Fair on September 4th!

Warren County IRL/Global Day of Unplugging Planning Meeting
2024-09-05 08:45 - 09:45 | Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
The Global Day of Unplugging will be March 7-8, 2025! We had great participation in our first “Warren County IRL” event in 2024. Let’s meet up and discuss how to make it even better for 2025! We will be in Room 4 in the Community Center (538 Villa Ave) on September 5 at 8:45 am. Email celeste@warrencoalition.org if you would plan to attend.
