September Newsletter
2019
Welcome Back -- We Hope You Enjoyed Your Summer!
We have been busy. We are so grateful to be able to renovate The Loft for our youth in order to give them a space that is more comfortable and youth friendly! Although we are still under construction, we are open for business!
The Loft Teen Center
La Center Church -- 2nd Floor
Every Wednesday School is in Session
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Click here for the registration packet.
Click here to volunteer.
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Starting the year off right:
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It's that time again:
Click here to take the quick survey!
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In the news
State marijuana regulators are considering opening the door for smaller-scale farms producing medical-quality cannabis to deliver directly to consumers.
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board sent draft legislation Tuesday to members of the state’s marijuana industry, seeking input on a pair of proposals that they said would help small businesses compete with larger firms and extend business ownership opportunities to communities of color, women and military veterans.
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For the first time in 37 years, United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on marijuana, becoming the first Surgeon General to do so since former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop’s in 1982. During the press conference, Surgeon General Adams urged health leaders and prevention advocates to convey that “no amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is safe.”
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Can't volunteer but want to make a difference? By enrolling in Fred Meyer's Community Rewards Program, every time you shop you are supporting La Center youth! How it works:
Fred Meyer donates $2 million per year to non-profits. The more people who choose La Center United as their Community Rewards Program, the more money La Center United gets to put towards youth programs. Bonus: you still get to earn your reward points, fuel points, and rebates!
Get enrolled today and you won't have to worry about it again. It's easy:
- Log into your Fred Meyer account @ fredmeyer.com
- Sign up for the Community Rewards Program (left-side of screen)
- Choose "La Center United" as your non-profit
- Shop and Support
Having problems? Let us help! Contact Angela Johnson at angela.johnson@esd112.org to assist in getting you set up.
La Center United
Our Mission:
Inspiring our community to be safe, healthy and resilient
Preventing destructive behavior through open access to education and environmental strategies
Supporting those in need, sharing ideas, and offering help
Our Vision:
A healthy and resilient community for youth and families
Email: lacenterunited@gmail.com
Website: lacenterunited.org
Phone: 360-952-3488
Facebook: facebook.com/lacenterunited