Warren Coalition Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Campaign During Celebrate Kids Day

Warren Coalition is celebrating 30 years of service to the Warren County community this year, and they are celebrating in an ambitious way: holding a 30-day fundraising campaign in which they hope to raise $30,000!

After much discussion earlier this year, the Coalition team decided to kick off the campaign on September 29th during their biggest event of the year, Celebrate Kids Day, and conclude it on October 28th during Red Ribbon Week, which is observed nationally October 23-31.

Celebrate Kids Day (CKD) takes place 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, September 29th, at the Health & Human Services Complex at 465 W 15th Street. On the side of the festivities, near 15th Street but still within the Health & Human Services parking lot, the Coalition staff and board will host a “30th Anniversary Celebration Station” with a balloon arch…and cookies! All CKD participants and the public in general are invited to stop by, make a gift of any size towards the Coalition’s 30th anniversary, ring the gong in celebration, enjoy a free cookie (while supplies last), and take a photo to share on social media.

Warren County Community Health Coalition, D.B.A. as Warren Coalition, is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance misuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project for the “Miles of Smiles” program, providing free dental care to children. As the needs of the community have changed, so has the focus of the organization. Warren Coalition was incorporated in 2001 with just a few employees. Today, the organization continues to bring together partners from across the community to address the most pressing issues facing the local community.

The Coalition supports all Warren County residents from birth forward. It conducts drug and education classes. It is the local affiliate organization for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. It provides support for children who have experienced trauma or who have been caught with drugs. The Coalition provides educational promotions and programs about drugs and building resilience, and it runs the men’s recovery house (and will soon open a woman’s recovery house) in Front Royal. The staff teaches classes in RSW Jail. The Coalition also provides funding for built environments such as the splash pad, basketball courts, swing sets, and pickleball courts. Last but not least, the nonprofit also runs various community events, including Celebrate Kids Day, an event that draws over 200 children each year.

The Coalition is thankful to the Early Sponsors of the 30th Anniversary 30 for 30 campaign: “Difference Maker” Valley Health Warren Memorial Hospital; “Superstars” State Farm Insurance (Ellen Aders and Bill Powers), Marlow Motors, and American Woodmark Foundation; and “Influencers” Jean’s Jewelers, Skyline Insurance, and Lightbulb Marketing. Several individuals have also contributed to the campaign prior to the official kickoff this Sunday.

For more information about Celebrate Kids Day, visit warrencoalition.org/celebrate-kids-day or email wc@warrencoalition.org. For more information about the Coalition’s 30 years of service to Warren County, visit warrencoalition.org/30years.