JULY NEWSLETTER

ISSUE: 7

TURN IT AROUND

This Month in Turn It Around:

YOUTH GROUP

Upcoming Events:

Our community-wide Peace Park unveiling on June 26th was a huge success! We had a wonderful turnout that included people of all ages, economic statuses, and races. There was an enormous amount of support and love that transcended from the park, through the walk, all the way to the reception at the Knights of Columbus.

We'd like to extend a special thank you to everyone who contributed to the event and park's revitalization including, the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, the Charlestown YMCA, the Cooperative of CharlesNewtown, the Trauma Response Team, and all of the very helpful and encouraging residents and youth of Charlestown involved.

Peace Park Unveiling:

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Each month, Turn It Around, has an overall theme for our weekly meetings. For the month of July, we will be focusing on using our creativity to find solutions to life's challenges. As the old saying goes, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade."

We would like to invite the active youth members of Turn It Around to join us on a field trip to 6 flags on August, 18th, 2018. We will provide transportation and tickets for the youth on that day. We will also provide 1 meal voucher per youth. Please be sure that each youth that is under 18 has a parent or guardian return a completed waiver to the Charlestown Coalition in order to ensure their spot by August 1st. (tickets are first come, first serve)

JULY NEWSLETTER

ISSUE: 7

TURN IT AROUNDYOUTH GROUP

To receive our Family & Friends Newsletter email instead of a paper copy, please contact Ginaya Greene Murray at Ggreene-Murray@Partners.org or call her directly at 617-726-6684

June's

Youth of the Month:

Rahsaun is our June Turn It Around Youth of the Month."Rahsaun is a lovable, kind young man who strives to better himself each day. He adds laughter and a comical element to the group."

-Ginaya Greene Murray (Prevention Program Coordinator)

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If you need assistance with your youth regarding school, job placement, risky behaviors, or anything else, please contact the Charlestown Coalition. We will be happy to help with any questions regarding you and your child.

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Want to join in on the fun during one of our meetings or events? We'd love to have you! There are many opportunities for parents and guardians to get involved in Turn It Around. Whether you help cook, serve, clean or participate in the activities, all are invited and welcome. Please reach out to Ginaya for more information.

Ways to get Involved:

For the month of June, we learned about stress and gained some simple skills to help combat it. By doing deep breathing exercises and focusing on blessings rather than negative life circumstances, we encouraged the youth to take control of their emotions and not be controlled by them. We also held our 9th Annual Take Back Day and removed 75 lbs of unused medication from the streets helping to make Charlestown a healthier place to live & play!