Same room. Same hour. Every third Friday.
The coalition meets once a month, and anyone can sit in — member, resident, or just curious. No application, no fee, no obligation to come back.
3rd Friday
Every month, all year11:00 AM
About one hourLocation
Location subject to change, email for additional information.Open to all
No RSVP required
The whole hour, laid out end to end.
A real 3rd-Friday agenda. Each block below is sized to how long it actually runs — so you know exactly where the hour goes.
Welcome
Updates
Feature
Open floor
Wrap-up
Welcome & sign-in
Coffee, attendance sheet, quick hellos. Newcomers get pointed to a coordinator.
Coalition updates
Short round-up from each program area on what moved since last month.
Featured presentation
A training or talk from a partner or guest speaker. Every meeting has one.
Open floor
Anyone can raise a need or idea. Where most new partnerships start.
Wrap-up
Recap, next month’s date, and coordinators stay after for questions.
“Most people think they need a reason to come. You don't. Just walking in and listening is enough — that's how almost everyone here started.”
You’ll be sitting with a genuinely mixed table:
- Schools & educators
- Healthcare providers
- Law enforcement
- Social service agencies
- Faith communities
- Local businesses
- Nonprofits
- Youth groups
- Families & residents
Quick answers.
Do I have to RSVP?
No. It helps us set out enough chairs, but walk-ins are always welcome. Show up whether or not you let us know first.
Is this only for members?
Not at all. Members, residents, and the just-curious sit in the same room with the same welcome. Attending is completely separate from membership.
Will I have to speak or introduce myself?
Never required. Most newcomers just listen the first time. If you’d like to say hello during the open floor, you’re welcome to — but there’s no pressure.
What if the date lands on a holiday?
On the rare month it shifts, we post the updated date on the coalition calendar and Facebook page ahead of time. When in doubt, call 219-280-5252.
Can I attend by phone or video?
Call ahead and we’ll set you up with a dial-in for that month. In-person is preferred, but we don’t want distance to keep anyone out.
Everyone has a role in a healthier Starke County.
Become a member, volunteer at an event, join a committee, support youth prevention, or just tell us what your organization needs. Send a note and we will get back to you.
Send us a note
Tell us how you would like to be involved and we will point you in the right direction.