by Staff Admin | Apr 8, 2015 | Injury-Free Living, News
Picturing Peace is a new project sponsored by Buffalo County Community Partners’ United Against Violence coalition. The project gives Buffalo County residents and visitors the opportunity to share their vision of peace by asking “What does peace look like to you?”...
by Staff Admin | Jan 12, 2015 | Injury-Free Living, News
Since January is mentoring month, you may have recently heard about some of the benefits of mentoring, such as encouraging positive choices, promoting high self-esteem, supporting academic achievement, and learning the skills that build healthy relationships. Thanks...
by Staff Admin | Jan 12, 2015 | Injury-Free Living, News
Buffalo County Community Partners is pleased to announce that Marcie Holmes has agreed to chair United Against Violence, a coalition that is dedicated to bringing together parents, child care professionals, educators, school counselors, mental health professionals,...
by Staff Admin | Dec 16, 2014 | Injury-Free Living, News
Mark Foradori Youth Coordinator/Violence Prevention Coordinator Mark works with the Youth Advisory Board, leads the PhotoVoice program, and coordinates the United Against Violence Coalition. We asked for some insight into what he’s up to in the next few months. “Peace...
by Staff Admin | Aug 7, 2014 | Injury-Free Living, News
United Against Violence, formerly the Violence Prevention Coalition, is launching a county-wide Second Step curriculum in area schools this year as part of a multi-faceted approach to influence youth culture and prevent youth violence in Buffalo County. In order to...
by Staff Admin | May 16, 2014 | Injury-Free Living, News
After completing both a winter and spring PhotoVoice session, Community Partners will be hosting a reception to showcase participants’ work at the Merryman Performing Arts Center on June 24, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Youth Coordinator Mark Foradori, who oversees the...