Coalition Information
Fundraiser items needed
The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Community Activity Center is in the process of collecting items for a fundraiser auction. If you have items that you would like to donate to help the Lord’s Gym raise funds to remain open call Neal Broadus at 364-2218 or bring items to the Lord’s Gym during regular business hours. For more information please call Denny Peyman, Program Director, at 287-LORD (5673). The auction date and time will be announced later as items come in.
August meeting cancelled
The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition and Board of Directors meeting will be cancelled for August. The next meeting will be September 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lord’s Gym in McKee.
Shoot Hoops coming to Jackson
A free basketball camp featuring former University of Kentucky star Jeff Sheppard is coming to Jackson County on Thursday, July 8. This interactive camp program, open to all school-age youth, tips off at 4 p.m. at Jackson County Middle School. Participants are asked to arrive about 30 minutes early to register.
Lord’s Gym seeking assistance
The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Community Activity Center has now been open for over a year (14 months). During that time the average nightly attendance has been around 50 people, which are made up of mostly youth age 18 and under. To help with their volunteer shortage, the Lord’s Gym is beginning a new initiative called the “Church Adopt-a-Night Program.” They are seeking churches that are willing to adopt a night to serve at the Lord’s Gym each week. If you can help call the Lord’s Gym at 287-LORD (5673). See news release for more details.
Jonathan Creek Camp
Six youth from Jackson County were selected to participate in an exciting, fun-filled week of summer camp with Operation UNITE at Crossings Ministries’ Jonathan Creek camp on Kentucky Lake June 20-25. This is the second year for the program.
Neighborhood Watch
The Annville Neighborhood Watch co-sponsored the Family Fun Day program on June 19.
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Jackson County News
UNITE/PRIDE helping Pike flood victims
Operation UNITE and PRIDE staff members are accepting donations of items to assist Pike County residents victimized by flash flooding over the weekend. “Everything is needed right now – from baby wipes to furniture,” said Karen Engle, UNITE director. “Several rural communities have been devastated and thousands of families affected. Many people have lost everything they own.” Anyone...
Read More156 attend SHND camp in Jackson Co.
McKEE – Winning is much more than merely being the biggest, the fastest, or having the highest score at the end of a game. What’s important is learning how to play and working together as a team to conquer adversity. “The best way to get from where you are today to where you want to be is to set a goal,” Jeff Sheppard told the 156 school-age youth participating in Operation UNITE’s...
Read MoreLord’s Gym seeks assistance
McKEE (6-23-10) – The Lord’s Gym of Jackson County Community Activity Center has now been open for over a year (14 months). During that time the average nightly attendance has been around 50 people, which are made up of mostly youth age 18 and under. They come each day to enjoy the various services offered by the gym, such as a full service weight lifting center with cardio equipment and...
Read More23 youth attending J-Creek camp
Twenty-one youth from three counties have been selected to participate in an exciting, fun-filled week of summer camp with Operation UNITE. The youth, along with five adults are spending June 20-25 at Jonathan Creek Camp on the shores of Kentucky Lake. The camp is operated by Crossings Ministries. Attending from Clay County are Mariah Brown, Oliver Clavano, Whitney Couch, Hanna Fultz, Jason...
Read MoreShoot Hoops coming to Jackson Co.
McKEE – A free basketball camp featuring former University of Kentucky star Jeff Sheppard is coming to Jackson County on Thursday, July 8. This interactive camp program, open to all school-age youth, tips off at 4 p.m. at Jackson County Middle School. Participants are asked to arrive about 30 minutes early to register. Presented by Phoenix Products, the three-hour Shoot Hoops Not Drugs camp...
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