Past Activities

THE ACT STAFF ARE ALWAYS out and about in the community.

2019

December 18, 2019

We participated in the
InterAgency of Genesee County's holiday sweater contest.

We won 1st place as a trio!
What fun we had!

Unfortunately, Elissa couldn't be with us, she was home taking care of her sick son.

Breakfast with Santa at Orleans Community Health

December 7, 2019
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Colleen Mattison, Pat Crowley and Erin Mattison are the elves that helped visitors with a craft.
They joined Santa that morning on behalf of the
Orleans Drug Free Communities Coalition.

Love the glasses girls!

The Open House celebration of
The Wellness Center
at Oak Orchard Health in Albion
was held on December 5, 2019.

They honored
Karen Watt
as a long time
Board Member
and Supporter.

The Wellness Center was Dedicated to Dr. David Pike, whose family attended.

The Wellness Center of Oak Orchard Health offers behavioral health therapies,
in addition to its neighboring clinical services site.

Jan & Erin attended the
Sexually Exploited Youth & Human Trafficking Training
and
"What Were You Wearing" Survivor Art Display

November 8, 2019

As members of the Orleans County Suicide Prevention Coalition,
we attended the second annual GOW Pathway to Hope Suicide Prevention
and Awareness Breakfast held on World Suicide Prevention Day.
Remember, our local Care & Crisis Hotline number is 585-283-5200.
It is free, confidential, 24/7, and available for you, or anyone who may be struggling.

We were thrilled for the opportunity to donate hygiene items to the Albion Middle School Nurses office for the 2019-2020 school year. We hope everything gets put to good use!

2019 national night out - Orleans

Assemblyman Steve Hawley was the announcer.

Jan and Erin helped with Battle of the Belts this year.
We always enjoy this event and was glad that the rain held off until the very end.

Adventure 2019 Program

This Program, provided through Orleans County Mental Health, provided 5 youth sexual health education, basic life skills and hands-on activities within our community.

ACT Participated in the 1st Pride festival in batavia

Halee and Erin
put a great booth together.

GYT = Get Yourself Tested

This young man, Aidan Gamet, as a community service project, wanted to brightened up our building and add a welcoming sight to those visiting us.
Aiden, thanks for the beautiful arrangement of potted flowers you made for us. We'll be sure to water them so that they can last as long as possible.
What a great job!

ACT provided presentations to all
Kendall High School students on
Social Media & Sexting Risks and Safety

Jan & Erin attended the NYS Department of Health's Bureau of Women, Infant and Adolescent Health
Provider Conference in Albany.

Cornell University's ACT for Youth
Director of Training & Technical Assistance
Presenter: Jutta Dotterweich

Jan was the recipient of the
2019 Friend of GCASA Prevention - Orleans County

ACT helps with Sponsorship of the For Women Only event every year. Proceeds help those battling cancer.

Jan & Leslie,
guest survivor speaker

Katrina, Bonnie & Carly
from Community Action

 Erin & Halee were asked to speak on the annual Prom Awareness Panel, hosted by GCASA

2018

Erin volunteered in Medina on December 1st to help out
Pat & Sarah of the Drug Free Communities Coalition (GCASA).
Community Partners sponsored the Breakfast with Santa event.
We hope whatever holiday you are celebrating this season is wonderful!