Warren Coalition

Navigating the Maze
2023-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States

Celebrate Kids Day
2023-09-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Warren County Health and Human Services, 465 West 15th St., Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
Kids of all ages are welcome to attend our 10th Annual Celebrate Kids Day! This year’s event will be held at the Health & Human Services Complex on W 15th Street, in the gym, parking area, and side field. It will feature inflatable rides (giant slide, moon bounce, obstacle course), petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin painting, games, fun activities, pony rides, a DJ, the Pitch Burst, and much, much more!

Cost is $1 per child, with a maximum of $5 per family, and an additional $1 for the cake/health walk.

In the lead up to Celebrate Kids Day this year, we’re have a fundraising challenge with local community members. Click below to access the fundraising page.

Pitch Burst Fundraiser

Warren Coalition Adult Needs Committee Meeting
2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:00
Meetings are virtual.

Food Drive
2023-10-14 10:00 - 2023-10-26 20:00
Warren Coalition is hosting a food drive with collection points throughout the county. Donations will be distributed to participating food pantries in Warren County. Collection points are:

• Front Royal Town Hall, 102 E Main St• Front Royal Visitors Center, 414 E Main St• Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave• Social Services Office, 465 W. 15th St (outside near drop box)• Samuels Public Library, 330 E Criser Rd• Warren County Government Center, 220 N Commerce Ave

Learn more on our news page.

REVIVE!
2023-10-18 12:00, 2023-11-08 17:00, 2023-12-20 12:00
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program that provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone.

During the REVIVE training sessions, you will learn basic administration of naloxone, how opioid overdoses happen, risk factors for opioid overdoses and how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency.

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee hosted by Warren County DSS and Warren County Parks & Recreation! It will be held at the Health & Human Services Complex (465 W 15th St), on the track. This event is free!

Midnight Monster Mash Cornhole Tournament
2023-10-27 22:00 - 23:59
High school students in Warren County are invited to participate in this cross between a costume party and a cornhole tournament!

Trauma-Informed Training and Certification
2023-11-01 09:00 - 15:30
This trauma-informed certification will explore why it is important to ask, “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?” It will help you understand the science behind trauma, the lifelong impacts trauma can have on your mental and physical health, and how to approach others whose trauma history is unknown.

Attendees must attend the full session to receive a Trauma-Informed Certification. The class will be taught in person by Christa Shifflett, Executive Director of the Warren Coalition. It will not be recorded.

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Want to know more about the class before you register? Check out our news story about the class.

Trauma-Supportive (Course 2) Training and Certification
2023-11-08 09:00 - 15:30
The Warren Coalition, in partnership with Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, will host a free, in-person Trauma-Supportive Training and Certification course on November 8th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Warren County Community Center.

Trauma-Supportive Training teaches the knowledge and skills required to support those possibly affected by trauma and toxic stress. Attendees will learn resilience-based practices that are applicable to classrooms, offices, and public services. They will also understand strategies to address hidden effects of trauma & toxic stress and to foster resilience in the individual and community.

Registration is required. To sign up for the Trauma-Supportive Training and Certification being held on November 8th, visit bit.ly/TSNov8. Please note that to be eligible for the Trauma Supportive Training: Course 2, you must have a Trauma-Informed Certification. Those who have not yet earned a Trauma-Informed Certification may attend the November 1st class being offered at the Community Center; register at bit.ly/TINov1.

Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001. The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center. Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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Warren Coalition Quarterly Meeting
2023-11-30 12:00 - 13:00
Meetings may be held in person or virtually. Watch your email for details.

One Stop Resource Center
2023-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, United States
Quarterly resource sharing event with multiple local agencies and non-profits attending

Adult Needs Committee Meeting
2024-01-04 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
2024-01-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-25 12:00 - 13:00, 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.

Resilience Bingo at LFK
2024-01-18 17:30 - 19:30
LFK Families are invited to join us for an evening of fun, resilience-building, and food! This event is for LFK Elementary School students and their families only. Flyers with the link will be sent home with children between January 4th and 12th. Pre-registration is required. For more information, email celeste@warrencoalition.org.

Adult Needs Committee
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:00

Trauma-Informed Training
2024-01-31 09:00 - 15:30
Warren Coalition will offer a free Trauma-Informed Certification Class (Course 1) on January 31, 2024, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Warren County Community Center.

We all interact with others on a daily basis, and sometimes we are left wondering why we snapped, or why the other person acted so rudely. Sometimes those interactions can leave us feeling lonely, insecure, or as if we aren’t good enough.

Trauma-Informed Training provides you with a different perspective. There’s nothing “wrong” with you or the other person. The question to ask, both of yourselves and others, is “What happened to you?” This allows you to approach yourself and others from a place of understanding. This trauma-informed training will explore this and more. It will help you understand the science behind trauma, the lifelong impacts trauma can have on your mental and physical health, and how to approach others whose trauma history is unknown.

Attendees must attend the full session to receive a Trauma-Informed Certification. This course is offered free of charge to community members. The class will be taught in person by Christa Shifflett, Executive Director of the Warren Coalition. It will not be recorded.

To complete the required pre-registration, visit bit.ly/ti-jan31. For more information about Trauma-Informed Training and whether it can help you in your personal and/or professional life, email Christa Shifflett at christa@warrencoalition.org.

This training is presented by Warren Coalition and Northwestern Prevention Collaborative (NPC). NPC covers the Lord Fairfax Planning District, encompassing the City of Winchester and the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah and Warren. The Collaborative is a partnership between Page Alliance for Community Action, Family Youth Initiative, Warren Coalition, Northern Shenandoah Substance Abuse Coalition and the Prevention Department of Northwestern Community Services Board.

We Love You Snow Much Luncheon
2024-02-13 11:30 - 13:00
If you or your organization is interested in becoming a part of the Warren Coalition, this is your opportunity to learn more about what we do and how you can engage. This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, email celeste@warrencoalition.org.

Health Video Contest 2024: Deadline Extended
2024-02-15 08:00 - 2024-03-20 23:59
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.

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!
