Warren Coalition hosts fentanyl discussion with special guest
The Warren Coalition is holding a presentation titled âFentanyl 101: Understanding the New Weapon of Mass Destructionâ on Tuesday, May 23rd at Samuels Public Library.
The event will have a special guest speaker to start the presentation in the Honorable James âJimâ Carroll, a former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The presentation will be offered at noon and again at 6:30 pm.
Carroll will only be attending the noon session.
Warren Coalition Executive Director Christa Shifflett will speak at both sessions about the basics and trends surrounding fentanyl including how opioids affect the body, tips for preventing misuse, and how to help those struggling with addiction.
A Q&A session will follow each presentation and feel free to bring lunch or dinner with you.
For more information on the event, email wc@warrencoalition.org.
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Local agencies raise funds for emergency shelter
The Warren Coalition, Blue Ridge Housing Network and Thermal Shelter announced by email and effort to raise funds for an emergency women and children’s shelter.
The need has been identified in the community as there is currently no shelter in the area.
Women with their children are often forced to sleep in their car or risk losing their children due to a temporary setback.
The group has established a short term goal of raising enough funds to support a mother and her children for up to two weeks at a hotel.
The long term goal is to rent an apartment for a year that is available to families in need.
A booth at the Wine & Craft Festival on May 20th will have more information and donation opportunities.
Handmade Ugandan bracelets will be available for purchase.
Donations over $5 will be entered into drawings for various prizes.
If you would like to help by donating prizes for the drawing contact Warren Coalition Community Outreach Coordinator Celeste Brooks at celeste@warrencoalition.org or 540-660-3367.
Donations to the emergency shelter can be made online at warrencoalition.org or by a check payable to âWarren Coalitionâ with âEmergency Shelterâ written on the memo line.
Any donations can also be mailed to Warren Coalition, PO Box 2058, Front Royal, VA 22630.
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Warren Coalition accepts nominations for Larry M. Funk Award
The Warren Coalition is now accepting nominations for the Larry M. Funk Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to Children.
The award was established last year to recognize an individual who has shown dedication and service to the children of Warren County.
The award is open to anyone who serves children in any way, but if working with children is their profession, the nominator must express how they go above and beyond.
Nominators are asked to cite specific examples and list five outstanding qualities of the nominee.
Nominations can be made through a form found here.
All nominations must be entered by May 26, 2023 to be considered.
The selected recipient will receive $500 cash and a plaque at the Warren Coalitionâs Annual Membership Luncheon in late July.
Roger Smelser was last yearâs recipient thanks to his dedication to Front Royal Little League.
Larry M. Funk was a member of the Warren Coalition for over 20 years and served the community as the Warren County Sheriffâs Office DARE instructor for 27 years among many other ways.
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Marlow Motors celebrates 75 years
Marlow Motors in Front Royal is celebrating their 75th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event today at their dealership on North Commerce Avenue.
The festivities will run from 11 am to 2 pm and feature food vendors, prize giveaways like gift cards, free oil changes, detailing and more.
The Riverâs own Scott Bradley and Genesis Henry will be live and in the flesh starting at noon with music and entertainment.
Marlow Motors will also give back to the community with a $100 donation to the Warren Coalition for each vehicle sold.
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Warren Coalition prepares for ” No Tricks, Only Treats Halloween”
The Warren Coalition will have some extra fun on October 31st with the “No Tricks, Only Treats Halloween ” celebration.
Throughout the day the Coalition will give away gift cards to some of the We See You, Warren County members, including
those on Facebook. The gift cards will be to local member stores of the We See You, Warren County Campaign.
This day will also act as a kick-off for November’s theme of “Share Kindness”. Throughout the month of November, the
Coalition will continue to give out gift cards to We See You, Warren County members, as a way to thank them for their
support of the campaign.
We See You, Warren County participants are encouraged to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #WeCUWC. Organizations and individuals that register receive a window cling to show they are participating. Sign-ups are ongoing. Go to weseeyou.warrencoalition.org to learn more, or to officially sign up yourself, your family, or your business or organization. You can also join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wecuwc/.
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Roger Smelser receives Larry M. Funk Award
The Warren Coalition awarded the Larry M. Funk Award for Outstanding Service to Children in Warren County to Roger Smelser.
This is a new award honoring the former Vice President and President of the organization who also served as the DARE instructor for the Warren County Sheriffâs Office.
Roger Smelser was honored for his work with Front Royal Little League as a coach, manager, and president for over 30 years.
Nearly a third of nominations for the award named Smelser.
They brought up his commitment to the children in his league and passion for volunteer service.
He was also an instrumental part in bringing Little League Baseball back to the WFTR airwaves.
He received an engraved crystal award and $500 cash.
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Warren Coalition’s “Pay It Forward” challenge
Warren Coalitionâs âWe See You, Warren Countyâ campaign announced their August theme of âPay It Forward.â
After encouraging residents to reach out to each other with different greetings, now they are challenging the community to take action and engage in acts of kindness throughout the month.
With personal finances in mind, the Warren Coalition wanted to remind people of some free to low cost ways to participate such as mowing your neighborâs grass, volunteer at a local nonprofit, pick up trash along the road, or hand out ice pops at a local event like the fair or the upcoming National Night Out to remind others âItâs cool to connect.â
If you participate this month, send an email to celeste@warrencoalition.org or post on their WeCUWC Facebook group.
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News Maker Christa Shifflett on the Larry M. Funk award
Applications for the very first Larry M. Funk memorial award are being accepted through June 3.
Nominations are open for those who provide outstanding service to children in the community.
The award will be presented at the Warren Coalitionâs annual luncheon on July 28.
We spoke to Warren Coalitionâs Executive Director Christa Shifflett in our latest news maker.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Christa tells us about the service that Larry Funk provided to the children of the community.
She also tells us the requirements for the award and how to nominate someone.
Christa also tells us when and what the recipient receives.
Click here for Christa’s interview.
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News Maker Christa Shifflett on the Larry M. Funk award
Applications for the very first Larry M. Funk memorial award are being accepted through June 3.
Nominations are open for those who provide outstanding service to children in the community.
The award will be presented at the Warren Coalition’s annual luncheon on July 28.
We spoke to Warren Coalition’s Executive Director Christa Shifflett in our latest news maker.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Christa tells us about the service that Larry Funk provided to the children of the community.
She also tells us the requirements for the award and how to nominate someone.
Christa also tells us when and what the recipient receives.
For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.
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Edward Jones 5 K extends its deadline to register
According to an announcement from Bret Hrbek the Edward Jones 5 K race for education deadline for registration has been extended.
Due to the inclement weather on Sat. Mar. 12 the race will be held virtually with a new registration deadline of Mar. 31.
You can register for the 5 K here.
You should submit your time with a picture to brethrbek@gmail.com by Apr. 1.
Times will be posted on the active.com site here.
The 5 K benefits the Warren Coalition’s scholarship program.
The race will also benefit the Warren and Skyline High School’s cross country teams.
Those who have already registered a packet with your T-Shirt and more should reach you soon.
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