Edgerton Coalition for a Healthy Community creates partnerships to address the needs of the community and provide healthy opportunities for Edgerton youth and families.
The mission of ECHC is to create a safe and drug free environment by raising awareness, educating and supporting positive change for the community and youth. The VISION of ECHC is that Edgerton as a community values and supports their youth and promotes positive youth development.
ECHC was created in 2007, through a grant received by Partners In Prevention. The coalition was established in response to the Search Institute survey results indicating Edgerton youth were at an increased risk for engaging in underage drinking and drug use. The results identified strengths and deficits in the developmental assets of Edgerton youth.
ECHC Members...
- Advocate for Edgerton youth
- Hold monthly meetings and trainings
- Work with community leaders to acomplish common goals
- Conduct community needs assessments
- Support the UW-Community Academic Partnership Project
- Provide resources for parents and youth
- Organize family and youth acitivities
- Participate in community events
- Sponsor Family and Town Community Suppers (FACTS)
- Host Town Hall meetings
How you can become involved:
- Become a coalition member and lend a hand. There is no fee to join ECHC
- Attend a coalition meeting on the second Thursday of each month at the Edgerton Public Library at 6:30 pm. Meetings are open to the public.
- Collaborate as an ECHC partnership Agency
- Attend an ECHC sponsored event
- Serve on a committee: Parent and School Committee, Youth and Community Committee, Membership Committee, Fundraising Committee
- Make a donation