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What is a Coalition?
Coalitions connect multiple sectors of the community–including businesses, parents, media, law enforcement, schools, faith organizations, health providers, social service agencies, and government–to collaborate and develop plans, policies and strategies to provide an evidence=based comprehensive public health approach to support prevention efforts.
Who is a Coalition Member?
This means pretty much anyone in the WNESU school district can be a member of the Greater Falls Connections coalition–including you! There are no age limits and membership is free.
What Are the Benefits of Being a Coalition Member?
When you join a coalition:
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You have access to many other peoples' strengths and expertise. Problems in the community can be more effectively addressed when representatives and individuals from all parts of the community come together. This makes sharing resources and ideas easier.
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You can get to know your neighbors and other members of the communities we serve.
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You can acquire new leadership and community-building skills.
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You can learn about stigma and equity through strength-based and trauma-informed initiatives and programs.
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You can gain new knowledge about specific prevention-related topics through trainings, speakers, and other presentations.
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You get to make your voice heard. Your opinions, thoughts, ideas, concerns, experiences, and knowledge can make a huge difference in shaping a more positive and healthy community.
How Do You Become a Member
You can pledge your support by filling out the short form below with as much information as you would like to provide. This will allow us to share with funders and other partners information about the support we have from the community. YOU are why we do the work and we want to do the work with YOU. Join us in our mission to create a resilient and healthy community for everyone. It is free and open to anyone of any age.
Get Involved
Greater Falls Connections is you: the community. There are numerous ways to get involved and strengthen our community. Here are just a few ways:
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Pledge to become a coalition member (read more below).
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Become a sector leader (read more here).
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Participate in workshops and events, such as GFC's quarterly coalition meetings.
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Sign up for a newsletter (see below).
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Follow GFC's social media sites and help shape the conversation online as well as share the information and events we post.
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Volunteer with us at local events, help us conduct surveys that inform our work, or around the office.
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Help us distribute materials and information.
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Share our resources with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors.
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Lead workshops, trainings or discussions on topics that you know and care about.
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Make a donation to support our work.
Most importantly, create and support your own ways of building community–at home, at work and in our town meetings, cafes and restaurants! Contact Us to learn how you can plug in!
NEWS
GFC Bookstore
You can now purchase in bulk materials that have been created by GFC staff at cost plus shipping and tax. This includes books, journals, bookmarks, and stickers. Click here!​
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March 2024 Newsletter
Want to see what we're up to? Download our newsletter for updates, achievements, and upcoming events! Click here to read.
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LGBTQIA+ Hangout
Join us for a FREE hangout for LGBTQIA+ members, ages 18 and old. Stop by Parks Place from 2-4pm on the second Saturday of each month for writing, crafting, reading, gaming, or just hanging out. More information can be found on Facebook.
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Online Narcan training
If you've picked up a package of Narcan or Naloxone and don't know how to use it, check out this video with instructions from the Vermont Department of Health.​
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Discover fun area activities for families.