partners4wichitaJan 201 minKansas Prevention Advocacy Days 2022 Join Safe Streets Wichita on Tuesday, January 25th at 2 pm at Kansas Advocacy Days. We will host a one-hour session on the importance of...
partners4wichitaDec 30, 20212 minWichita is One of Five U.S. Cities to Receive a Youth Services America (YSA) GrantWICHITA, Kan., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 — United Way of the Plains is pleased to announce that a Youth Service America (YSA) grant has...
partners4wichitaJul 14, 20212 minHow do we keep people who use drugs alive? By Aonya Barnett Safe Streets Wichita Most overdoses are accidental and preventable. People use drugs for a variety of reasons and only...
partners4wichitaJun 30, 20211 minNALOXONE ACCESSIn 2018, there were 156 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Kansas. If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around...
partners4wichitaMay 24, 20211 minEssay Writing Tips with ICTeens In MindPrevention strategies for young people not only include teaching drug resistance skills, but also helping young people increase their...
partners4wichitaMay 5, 20211 minPrevention Happens in WichitaWe have some great things planned next week to commemorate the 10th anniversary of National Prevention Week (hyperlinks are enclosed): 1....
partners4wichitaApr 15, 20211 minCoalition Member Spotlight Cheyenne is a junior at Northeast High School, a dedicated cheerleader, and a member of ICTeens In Mind. Cheyenne is the co-founder of...
partners4wichitaJan 5, 20212 minThe Grid Celebrates 10 YearsMonday, 11/30/2020, The Grid for Humanity celebrated 10 years since its launch in 2010. Originally it was for alcoholics and addicts, but...
partners4wichitaJan 5, 20211 minGreyhound offers free rides home for runaways ages 12 to 21Greyhound bus, partnered with the National Runaway Safeline, is offering free rides home to runaways between the ages of 12 and 21. It is...
partners4wichitaDec 2, 20201 minPowerful Prevention Podcast The Kansas Prevention Collaborative PreventionTalks podcast provides monthly, prevention specific topics and an opportunity for community...
partners4wichitaDec 2, 20201 minOver-The-Counter Medicine Safety Tip SheetOver-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine Safety Program is a free, evidence-based, comprehensive Common Core-ready educational program on the safe...
partners4wichitaDec 2, 20201 minThank You For Your Kind Generosity A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our #GivingTuesday campaign on social media. Because of your generous donations, we raised...
Partner For Wichita EditorDec 2, 20201 minCoalition Member spotlight: Yuki ToYuki is a senior at Wichita East High School and enjoys getting to know the people within her community. She joined Safe Streets during...
Partner For Wichita EditorNov 10, 20201 minCoalition Member spotlight: Crystal DalmassoCrystal Dalmasso is a Community Support Specialist at DCCCA Inc. Although she does not deem herself as being a member of the Safe Streets...
Partner For Wichita EditorNov 3, 20201 minCoalition member spotlight: Brandi WashingtonBrandi Washington is married and she resides in the Wichita area. She has a great love for people and her community. Brandi learned about...
Partner For Wichita EditorOct 30, 20201 minCoalition Member Spotlight: Dr. Vince EvansDr. Vince Evans is the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services for the Wichita Public Schools. He is a special education...
Kathy DeaneJan 11, 20191 minSafe Streets Wichita helps with safe disposal of unneeded medicationWICHITA, Kan. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports opioid overdoses kill 115 Americans every day. Safe Streets Wichita says one...
Kathy DeaneDec 4, 20185 minPastor SallyThere were many wonderful tributes to Pastor Sally Fahrenthold over the last week and we at Partners for Wichita wanted to make sure we...
Kathy DeaneSep 13, 20181 minKMUW Article! Great PressExciting Times For Safe Streets- Partners For Wichita. Check out the article KMUW wrote:
Kathy DeaneSep 6, 20181 minNgoc Vuong Changing Perceptions!We are profoundly blessed to have Ngoc Vuong on our Partners For Wichita Safe Streets Team. Please forward this blog and share his...