Vacaville Reach Youth Coalition

Vacaville PAL is a proud member of the Vacaville Youth Roundtable - a group of organizations partnering together for the betterment of our youth!!! The Youth Roundtable is proud to present this year’s Teen Summit, focused around Healthy Love Ages 11+ are welcome to come discuss healthy relationships, mental wellness, attend a Q&A panel, rock out to a performance by The Color Wild, and win amazing prizes!!!... Register now - first 50 who sign up and attend will win a gift card -> https://cov.zoom.us///tJckcuqsqjgoHdLNprCNUhzvWLx_WrBBTxHL

We have one scheduled meeting for AWARE this month, hope to see many of our students there

February general meeting schedule for our quaran(teens)

Welcome to 2021 Our first REACH meeting of the year will be Monday, January 11 @ 4pm ! Whether you’re returning or you’re brand new, now is the perfect time to connect with us! Join us for ice breakers, discussion about what our meetings will look like in 2021, raffles, and opportunities to engage with other Vacaville youth!... Interested? Want to become a PAL member for free? Give us a call at (707)-449-1859 !

Calling all Vacaville PAL teens We understand that transitioning to a completely virtual program hasn’t been easy. Join us Tuesday December 22nd and tell us what you’d like to see going into 2021. Help us determine the future structures of some of our programs like REACH, TLC, and AWARE. ... We want to make PAL work for YOU. Help us make 2021 your best year yet!!!

Another December event coming your way... Join us and Sustainable Solano, December 3rd for Kids in the Kitchen!!! Sustainable Solano is hand picking fresh produce and guiding us through a special no-cook cooking class! We hope to help students develop healthy habits - by preparing a snack that is both good for them and the planet! ... Be sure to register by Wednesday December 2nd! Hope to see you there!

As November wraps up, we’re so excited to announce our first event for the month of December!!! Our annual PAL Awards Ceremony will be Wednesday December 2nd at 5pm - all Vacaville PAL students, staff, and officers are invited! Join us to learn more about PAL, congratulate our award winners, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, and participate in a cookie decorating activity sponsored by local small business - Neverland Creations!... Make sure to get registered for this event by December 1st! See you there!

Ready for the holiday season to get started? So are we!!! Vacaville PAL is proud to announce Present Patrol Help low income families and youth this holiday season by nominating them for this year’s program. Selected youth will receive a wrapped gift, which will be delivered by our very own Vacaville PD officers!!!... Nominations are OPEN. Visit vacavillepal.com to get started!!!

The Vacaville Family Resource Center is providing CARES financial assistance to Vacaville residents who were directly impacted by COVID-19. Contact the FRC at 707-469-6608 to schedule a phone appointment.

Join us tomorrow at 4:30pm for our first ever Community Circle via Zoom! Tomorrow’s special topic: the 2020 presidential election We understand that youth in our community may have opinions and concerns about the election process and it’s potential outcomes. We would like to provide a space where youth can discuss this out in the open, in a judgement free zone. ... But most importantly, we can come together discuss the ways in which we can learn from elections! Visit www.vacavillepal.com to get registered!

Join our next event: Fall Paint Night on 11/10 @5pm. Register on www.vacavillepal.com

A reminder that TODAY is the last day to register for our Halloween Charades With Cops!!! The event will be tomorrow at 5pm via Zoom and is open to all Vacaville PAL members! To become a PAL member and get registered for this event, visit VacavillePAL.com... See you there!!!

Vacaville PAL is pleased to re-introduce the AWARE program for the 2020-2021 school year!!! Join us tomorrow @ 4pm via Zoom, as we discuss and define what the program will look like moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. All Vacaville PAL students are welcome to attend! See you there!

Give thanks and kickstart your holiday cheer - join us for Thankful For Our Seniors!!! Join us for this special event where we will be making thanksgiving greeting cards for senior citizens here in Vacaville. ... Many senior homes have been closed to visitors for the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic thus far, help us make their holiday season a little brighter!!! All registered students will receive supplies the morning of the event - at no cost. Cards will be picked up from students November 24th. Hope to see you there!!!

Thinking about college? Wondering what is required of you academically? Need assistance in navigating financial aid? Vacaville Upward Bound is here to help (@ubvaca )! They are offering FREE college readiness for students living in or attending Vacaville high schools!!!... This includes SAT prep, tutoring, goal setting - preparation for all things college! Follow this link to get started! > https://pactinc.org///12/upward-bound-program-application/

Has your family been financially impacted by COVID-19? The Vacaville Family Resource Center (FRC) is here to help! If you have questions or would like to schedule a phone appointment, call or email the FRC.

Later this month, join us for spooky Halloween fun at our Meet Our Pets event!!! Dress up your furry friends and show them off to our officers and other PAL students! The event will be followed by delivery of scary-good Halloween treats! All Vacaville PAL (including REACH students) are welcome-even if you don’t have a pet, we will ensure that this event is fun for all!... Visit www.vacavillepal.com to get started. We hope to see you there!

A stakeholder meeting for the Spanish speaking community regarding the County Mental Health Services (MHSA) plan will take place via Zoom on 10/13 at 4:30-6pm. Zoom link on flyer! Martes Octubre 13 a las 4:30-6pm el condado va tener un reunion por Zoom sobre servicios de salud mental. Conectase aqui: Https://Zoom.US/J/96981643712

During yesterday’s REACH meeting, our students spoke with the Vacaville Parks & Rec Department and provided input on what improvements they would like to see at Trower Park. Visit the link in their bio @vacavillerec to take the survey and ensure your voice is heard too!

Join us for our REACH meeting today on Zoom 4pm-5:30pm! We will have a guest speaker from Vacaville Parks & Rec asking our youth for ideas about possible improvements to Trower Park in the Markham neighborhood. Zoom meeting info: Meeting ID: 972 5664 3398 Password: 1859

#Repost @vacavillerec with @get_repost The City of Vacaville is looking for YOUR feedback on potential new amenities at Trower Park. Please take a minute to tell us what improvements you would like to see by filling out our quick and easy survey or Joining us at the Trower Park Improvement Virtual Meeting on September 30 at 6pm. For links and more visit the link in our bio.

Vacaville Christmas Wish 2020 applications are now open Financially disadvantaged families are encouraged to apply for this program. Local sponsors will be distributing gift cards to families on a first-come first-serve basis in celebration of the holiday season. If you would like to apply and this is your first time participating: please call (707)-469-6608 ... M-Th between 10am-2pm If you are a returning family and have participated before: please register at www.vacavillechristmaswish.org Signups are open now through November 1st

Join us September 30th for an exciting and suspenseful night trying to escape the room! Officers will be joining us virtually to work alongside students in solving challenging puzzles. Be the first team to escape!!! This event is free of cost and open to all Vacaville PAL members- including REACH students!!! Connect with us to sign up, spots are still available! Not a PAL member? Visit VacavillePAL.com to get started

Unwind with us September 22nd with a guided painting class The class and all materials are free of cost. Open to all Vacaville PAL members, including REACH students!!! Seats are still available so connect with us to sign up! Not a PAL member? Visit VacavillePAL.come to get started