Backpack and Beyond

Clay Church Firehouse Campus (map)

Free backpack and school supply drive!!

Back to School Supply Drive

Free back to school supply drive! Go get your school supplies and backpacks before they run out!

Healthlinc Community Health Fair

John J. Young Middle School (map)

Join Healthlinc at John J. Young Middle School for free health screenings and sports physicals!

Haircuts, Hotcakes and Hotdogs!

Join Unity Gardens on August 10 for free kid’s haircuts with complimentary hotdogs and hotcakes!

System of Care Consortium Meeting

Oaklawn's Community Education Center (map)

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.

Nurturing and Belonging in The New School Year Webinar

Join MHAM for their free live webinar! Discuss what trauma looks like in school-aged children and teens

Healthlinc Back to School Health Fair

Leeper Park (map)

Join Healthlinc for their Back-to-School Health Fair. They will have well child checkups, sports physicals, free backpacks and school supplies!

K-8 Bienvendidos Bash!!

Edison Middle School (map)

Join Edison Middle at their yearly welcome bash! They will have community resource tables, uniform swaps, face painting, inflatables, food trucks and live music!

Movie In the Park !

Howard Park (map)

Join Howard Park on this lovely Friday and enjoy a free showing of Nemo!!

Backpack Giveaway!

Come to the backpack giveaway to get your school supplies! They will have free backpacks and supplies, free hotdogs, bouncy houses, barbers and stylists and gently used clothing!

Setting Kids Up for a Mentally Healthy School Year Webinar

Join MHAM for their free webinar! They will be talking about;

  • Everyday habits and behaviors that help children stay organized, focused, and motivated—from using agendas and setting goals to building healthy study routines and taking brain-friendly breaks.

  • Protective factors that foster academic resilience, with a particular emphasis on the importance of school connection and a sense of belonging—key elements in helping children thrive.

  • How to support children who need a little extra help, including guidance on navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and understanding the roles of school-based support professionals.

    Register with the link below!

    Setting kids up for a mentally healthy school year | Mental Health America

Suicide Prevention Walk

Howard Park (map)

Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for their yearly suicide prevention walk! Registration is free and open to the public. Register with the link provided! afsp.org/stjosephcounty

SJC System of Care Consortium Meeting

Oaklawns Community Education Center (map)

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.

Movie In the Park !

Howard Park (map)

Join Howard Park in a free showing of Coco!!

St.Joe County Health Fair

Century Center (map)

Come to the St. Joseph County health fair to get free health screenings, vaccines and a number of community resources. The first 50 people will also get a free hygiene kit, a winter item and a $10 gas card!

Unity Gardens Kids Garden Club

Unity Gardens (map)

Join Unity Gardens and their Kids Garden Club. They will be teaching kids about gardening and gratitude and will be making a game to take home for the family to play!

SJC System of Care Consortium Meeting

Oaklawns Community Education Center (map)

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.

SJC System of Care Consortium Meeting

Oaklawns Community Education Center (map)

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.

SJC System of Care Consortium Meeting

Oaklawns Community Education Center (map)

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.

SJC System of Care Consortium Meeting

Oaklawns Community Education Center (map)

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.

SJC System of Care Consortium Meeting

Join us for our monthly consortium meeting with all system of care partners. This month our system of focus is Department of Child Services.

This meeting is in-person at Oaklawn’s Community Education Center which is located in the building to the north of Oaklawn’s main campus in St. Joseph County. If coming from the South, go past the main campus's entrance and turn left at the stop sign (Niles & Cedar St.) and park in the parking lot. You will see signs for the education center. If coming south, you will turn right at the stop sign into parking lot.