This has been an unbelievable grant. From a fishing rodeo from upcoming back to school movie, we’ve been able to reach so many children with this grant. Since Evergreen was truly hit by violence, we also pulled in additional motivational speakers at each event to promote a Healthy- Drug Free Lifestyle.
Choctaw
Kids Connect
Eat, Play, Learn Backpack Program
This is yearly program that runs concurrent with the school calendar. We provide nutritious supplemental food each weekend for children who have been identified as being “at risk of hunger” on the weekends. Each week we pack bags with 6 small meals, a minimum of 2 snacks, shelf stable milk, and occasional extra treats. On Fridays we deliver these bags to the school to distribute to those students who have been identified as “at risk”. Each month we include a handout that contains coloring sheets, puzzles, etc. that help teach children about nutrition and making wise food choices. This past school year we distributed over eleven thousand pounds of food through this program.
STRUCTRAL FIRE FIGHTING GEAR
WITH THE MONEY AWARDED TO LUSK VFD WE ARE ABLE TO BETTER PROTECT OUR FIREFIGHTERS WITH NEW PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. WITHOUT THIS MONEY FIREFIGHTERS WERE WEAR NON NFPA COMPLIANT GEAR.
Lets Go to the Movies
This has been a true community project. We have now purchased a huge inflatable tv screen, movies, speakers and all of the cords needed to have movie nights at the Evergreen Park. This movie screen will begin this July by showing family movies. This will allow families to come together to enjoy a safe-family environment. We also hope to show you movies at least 4 times each year.