VCSC Coordinated Health Program

11/05/2025

Thank you, Common Ground Crossfit and Common Ground Yoga for your support!!

Common Ground Yoga will be donating all late fees for October and November to this effort to help families in need enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday without the stress of food insecurity. We’d love to make a larger impact so we’ve decided to match member donations! If you have the means to donate please do so following the link below and add your name to the list at the studio located at the front desk.

It is in giving that we receive, and in our understanding that we are all deeply connected that we do what’s necessary to help our brother and sisters in need of support❤️

Here is the link to donate: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/union-health-foundation/give-thanks

11/05/2025

Thank you Bring Happiness Co. For helping support the cause! Check them out!

11/03/2025

We are getting closer to hitting our goal! Help us, help those in our community!

Together Around the Table – Help Us Bring Thanksgiving to Local Families in Need!

Food insecurity continues to be a growing challenge in our community. Each year, more families struggle to put food on the table, especially during the holidays. This year, the need is greater than ever as uncertainty surrounds federal food assistance programs.

Let’s rally together as a community to support our neighbors and ensure every family has the opportunity to gather around the table and give thanks.

This Thanksgiving, the Coordinated Health Program has identified 150+ local families in need. We’re raising funds to provide each with a Thanksgiving Box filled with everything needed to prepare a hearty holiday meal for 8–10 people. A special thanks to Baesler's Market for working with our team to curate the boxes!

With a gift of just $40, you can sponsor a family and help them enjoy a warm, festive meal together this season. Every dollar helps us spread gratitude and joy throughout the Wabash Valley.
Let’s come together to fill tables and hearts this Thanksgiving.
Donating is easy as pie – https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/union-health-foundation/give-thanks?fbclid=IwdGRleAN22bdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvxL74L-qR_0Tb1RrUE-D6z8sWNjx1XPW8RvLZ8z0si-Yw8meilm-fwDzTqJ_aem_4HaeSqDoY9BLGIyozOYekQ

All donations are processed securely by Union Health Foundation and will be designated exclusively to support the Coordinated Health Program’s “Give Thanks” initiative. Your receipt will come from Union Health Foundation. 100% of your gift will go directly to the Coordinated Health Program’s Thanksgiving initiative.

10/31/2025

Together Around the Table – Help Us Bring Thanksgiving to Local Families in Need!

Food insecurity continues to be a growing challenge in our community. Each year, more families struggle to put food on the table, especially during the holidays. This year, the need is greater than ever as uncertainty surrounds federal food assistance programs.

Let’s rally together as a community to support our neighbors and ensure every family has the opportunity to gather around the table and give thanks.

This Thanksgiving, the Coordinated Health Program has identified 150+ local families in need. We’re raising funds to provide each with a Thanksgiving Box filled with everything needed to prepare a hearty holiday meal for 8–10 people. A special thanks to Baesler's Market for working with our team to curate the boxes!

With a gift of just $40, you can sponsor a family and help them enjoy a warm, festive meal together this season. Every dollar helps us spread gratitude and joy throughout the Wabash Valley.

Let’s come together to fill tables and hearts this Thanksgiving.

Donating is easy as pie – https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/union-health-foundation/give-thanks

All donations are processed securely by Union Health Foundation and will be designated exclusively to support the Coordinated Health Program’s “Give Thanks” initiative. Your receipt will come from Union Health Foundation. 100% of your gift will go directly to the Coordinated Health Program’s Thanksgiving initiative.

10/31/2025

🎃 Thank you, Riley Elementary, for letting us join your Red Ribbon Week fun! We had a spooktacular time celebrating healthy choices and teaching kindergartners the building blocks of nutrition. 🍎✨

10/29/2025

Thank you to Vigo County School Corporation for helping spread the word!

Families affected by the federal government shutdown may be eligible to apply for the Free and Reduced Meal Program. While income guidelines have not changed, families experiencing a temporary loss of income during the furlough may now qualify for meal benefits. Once a family is on the free and reduced lunch program, they are able to remain on it for the entirety of the school year.

➡️ Learn more: https://www.wthitv.com/news/government-shutdown-strains-terre-haute-food-banks-and-families-but-groups-stepping-up-to-help/article_2ef8c6e9-2c42-4a27-8c03-758ec63a0633.html

🍎Apply for the VCSC Free and Reduced Meal Program: https://www.myschoolapps.com/

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10/24/2025

TOMORROW! SIGN UP TODAY!

Let's spread the word on the next Great Strides Race Series race, the Halloween Hurry! 🏁🏃‍♀️🎃
We are partnering with Camp Navigate again on this race series! Our races are a wonderful opportunity for students, parents, and the entire community to come together, stay active, and connect with local community partners—all for free!
Here are a few key details about the 2nd run in the series:
Dates: October 25th at 10 AM
Location: Meadows Learning Lab- 55 S Brown Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Cost: Absolutely free!
Register here: https://forms.gle/FxV2Dgs3M72YuHBf8
Reminder emails about upcoming races: https://forms.gle/bNDHLh37aByc8vti6
What to Expect: A fun 1-mile walk/run that promotes health and community spirit. Free activities and games!
Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes!
Feel free to reach out if you need more details or have questions. Thank you for helping us promote a healthier and more connected community!

10/18/2025

We are ONE week away!

Let's spread the word on the next Great Strides Race Series race, the Halloween Hurry! 🏁🏃‍♀️🎃
We are partnering with Camp Navigate again on this race series! Our races are a wonderful opportunity for students, parents, and the entire community to come together, stay active, and connect with local community partners—all for free!
Here are a few key details about the 2nd run in the series:
Dates: October 25th at 10 AM
Location: Meadows Learning Lab- 55 S Brown Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Cost: Absolutely free!
Register here: https://forms.gle/FxV2Dgs3M72YuHBf8
Reminder emails about upcoming races: https://forms.gle/bNDHLh37aByc8vti6
What to Expect: A fun 1-mile walk/run that promotes health and community spirit. Free activities and games!

Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes!

Feel free to reach out if you need more details or have questions. Thank you for helping us promote a healthier and more connected community!

10/06/2025

Let's spread the word on the next Great Strides Race Series race, the Halloween Hurry! 🏁🏃‍♀️🎃

We are partnering with Camp Navigate again on this race series! Our races are a wonderful opportunity for students, parents, and the entire community to come together, stay active, and connect with local community partners—all for free!

Here are a few key details about the 2nd run in the series:
Dates: October 25th at 10 AM
Location: Meadows Learning Lab- 55 S Brown Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803
Cost: Absolutely free!
Register here: https://forms.gle/FxV2Dgs3M72YuHBf8
Reminder emails about upcoming races: https://forms.gle/bNDHLh37aByc8vti6

What to Expect: A fun 1-mile walk/run that promotes health and community spirit. Free activities and games!
Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes!

Feel free to reach out if you need more details or have questions. Thank you for helping us promote a healthier and more connected community!

10/01/2025

09/16/2025

Lace up your sneakers! The Great Strides Race Series is ready to start! We're excited for the first race to be in conjunction with Wabash Riverscape's Turtle Trot again! For more details, look at the flyer below! We hope to see you there!! The annual Explore Wabashiki Turtle Trot is happening on Saturday, 9/20 at Bicentennial Park inside of the Wabashiki Wetlands. This free, family-friendly fun run is a highlight of the Explore Wabashiki event. It's the perfect day to get active, enjoy nature, and explore the wetlands with us. We can't wait to see you there!

Lace up your sneakers! The annual Explore Wabashiki Turtle Trot is happening on Saturday, 9/20 at Bicentennial Park inside of the Wabashiki Wetlands. This free, family-friendly fun run is a highlight of the Explore Wabashiki event. It's the perfect day to get active, enjoy nature, and explore the wetlands with us. We can't wait to see you there!

09/04/2025

Dr. Abbie Jones with Mindful Growth recently provided professional development for all teachers at Sugar Grove Elementary. Her sessions focused on “Reaching the Unreachable Student” and “Behavior Management in the Classroom.”

She reminded us:
“Children who experience trauma often have overactive stress responses and do not have the capacity to learn.”

This connects directly to the concept of ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences. These are traumatic or stressful events that occur in childhood (ages 0–17) and can have long-lasting negative effects on health and well-being.

Take a look at the ACEs graphic. How many children in our community do you know who may be carrying 3, 4, or even all 10 of these burdens? Unfortunately, the number is far too high.

Research shows:
“Children who experience six or more ACEs will have, on average, a 20-year reduction in life expectancy due to predispositions to obesity, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions.”

I found this statistic both striking and motivating. It underscores why we must look at the whole picture of health: mental, physical, and nutritional. Each is equally important and must be prioritized, especially in schools. For some students, school may be the only place they feel safe, supported, and cared for consistently.