Summer Meals Program Vernonia, OR 2011

Summer Meal ProgramVernonia, OR 2011Outcome of Partnerships

DeAnna Pearl, M.A.T.Vernonia Prevention CoalitionDirectorCertified Prevention SpecialistSuicide Intervention Specialist

VPCs MissionTo develop safe and healthy neighborhoods through collaborative planning, community action, policy advocacy and enforcement.

Drug Free Communities Grant

How we got involved!Jack Lindsley, Faith Based Sector Rep.Asked me a question after attending Oregon Prevention Conference in Eugene Or.What is the #1 way to help prevent Suicide?

FACT: Oregon has a 35% higher rate of suicide than the National average.Breakfast!

Sadder Fact

Columbia Countys rate is higher than Oregons Planned OUTCOMEs of SVMPPrevention ObjectivesPrevention TheoryContinuing Relationship with SchoolAdherence to school increases academic successDaily NutritionReduction of Self harmMentorshipIncrease positive attachment to healthy adultsCollaboration of Community PartnersIncrease success of quality programming while leveraging sustainability of programsOutcome: Youth making healthy choices in supportive environmentsRisk and Protective Factor Model

Indentified Collaborators Vernonia School DistrictKeep kids attached to schoolPioneer Baptist FellowshipIncrease membership opportunitiesParticipate in meaningful volunteer opportunitiesSt. Helens Summer Meal ProgramProvide meals to youth during summerVernonia Food BankProvide support to needy familiesMaster GardenersIncrease knowledge about self sufficiency in food systemsHands on ArtExpand participation in the arts

Collaborator ContFoster Grand Parents (VPC got approval for SMP)Inter-generational mentorshipPartners for a Hunger Free OregonSupport communities Vernonia LibraryPartner with summer programmingSkein SlayersMentorship opportunitiesVernonia Police DepartmentPositive relationship building with communityVernonia Rural Fire DistrictPositive relationship building with communityHealthy Kids ConnectConnecting with families in need of insuranceCOMMON mission that brought us all to the table---To positively support youth in and around Vernonia

Outputs of SVMPMeals Prepared# of VolunteersHoursYouth (1-19)366410325Meals Bought 307Volunteers 466461800Total Meals4,437Reimb. Value$9,775Match Value$19,500Cost to the City of Vernonia and VSD 47J: $0.00$0.0010Exciting outcomesVolunteer Opps.Job ConnectionCollaborative Community Prog.VPCXXSchool XXXCommunityXXXOther PartnersXX3 Volunteers are now paid on-call Instructional Aids

Winter program hosted by SMP partners!!Whats in store for 2012Moving to a new locationSchool to be demolishedAdding new participating groupsOregon Youth Conservation Corps - VernoniaCamp Wilkerson (90 meals per day for 5 days)Local DentistPicks on trays 1x weekToothbrushes summers endLions club Celebration BBQMany more

Contact Info:

DeAnna Pearl, DirectorVernonia Prevention Coalition1001 Bridge StreetVernonia OR 97064(503) 369-7370DeAnna@vernonia-or.gov

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