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Volume 2 | DECEMBER 2015
Collaborative Grant: Teen Wellness & More
Hosted by the First Christian Church Serving Martinsville Youth Since 1998 Mission Statement: The Purpose of The Haven is to provide youth a Safe Place to hang out with friends, visit, play games, eat, study, learn new skills, and do community service projects.
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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT MYSELF…
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As a follow-up to the self esteem segment of our Teen Wellness and More program The Haven youth were asked to name one quality they liked about themselves. Abby and Kelly named their artistic talent while Lindsay and Jhett chose their ability to be humorous as a favorite. Dylan “likes his talent“ while Jenna and Meri are happy with good grades and R. J. especially notes his mathematics ability. Savanna and Robert felt making friends easily and being nice to people are special for them. Dallas named his athletic talent and Anthony singled out basketball success. Konner and Camille said they try to just be themselves and not to give up respectively. Finally, Sophia is pleased to be overcoming her fear of performing musically. What a great list of answers from a great group of youth.
Teen Wellness and More was the topic of a collaborative grant for The Haven and Boys and Girls Club of Morgan County during the first two weeks of November. Identical sessions of Hands on in the Kitchen/Nutrition; Yoga/Meditation; Self-Esteem/Suicide Prevention; Marijuana, Tobacco, Alcohol and Prescription drug abuse and what effect those substances have on our brains were presented in each location.
session regarding poor choices made by members of the IDT as teenagers which led them to major legal and personal problems. These young adults are now making appropriate choices and moving their lives in positive directions. The middle school youth were eager to hear about the problems and solutions experienced by the Indiana Dream Team.
In addition, Officer Dennis Nail of the Martinsville Police Department visited The Haven for a very informative question and answer segment. Professionals involved in the presentations were Jill Frame, dietitian and educator, Kim Cooper of Breathe and Flow Yoga Studio, Brigette Gurden, Director of Boys and Girls Club and Judy Williams, RPh/Certified Prevention Professional.
The gathering was fun and meaningful to all of the fifty persons present. Six Haven youth were awarded for perfect attendance in the entire program. These were Dallas Brawley, Brandon Libecap, Abby Sullivan, Jhett Ross and Savanna and Jenna Alexander. Thirty-four Haven youth participated in this middle school collaborative proThe closing session was held at The Haven with Boys and gram which was funded by Girls Club and the Indiana Dream Team as guests. A casual a grant from the Kendrick gathering allowed for a memorable question and answer Foundation. The students and staff of The Haven wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Haven youth have invited the Indiana Dream Team to return on December 18 for a Christmas celebration. In preparation for the event the youth will plan and prepare healthy snacks as well as activities to make the gathering fun and memorable. The Haven will be open 1pm to 5pm December 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29 during the holiday school break. The Haven will be closed on the 24 and 25, and on the 30 and 31 for cleaning and the installation of new computers. On December 22 and 29 there will be movie trips for students who are interested.
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