Learn More About the Wilson Area Communities That Care Coalition!
Sign up to receive our new coalition e-newsletter! Or schedule a quick meeting with the Community Mobilizer to learn more about our goals and how you can help by emailing LINCS@wilsonareasd.org. What-is-CTC
Sponsors Needed for Photos with Santa
LINCS Family Center and the Wilson Area Communities That Care Coalition will hold our second Photos with Santa Event on Saturday, December 9 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. Your sponsorship can help to provide this fun experience to a child who experiences food insecurity in the district. Any proceeds will support our Warrior Bag Weekend Meal Program for 125 district students. Email LINCS@wilsonareasd.org with any questions. LINCS Santa Event Flyer 2023
Read the Wilson Area CTC Coalition’s Community Assessment
This report describes the results of the Risk and Protective Factor Assessment completed as part of the work of Wilson Area Communities That Care Coalition. The Communities That Care system is a way for members of a community to work together to prevent youth problem behaviors, including substance use, delinquency, teen pregnancy, school drop out, and violence. The assessment was completed using the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) and publicly available data. The PAYS was administered to students in grades 6,…
Follow the Wilson Area CTC Coalition on Social Media!
The Wilson Area Communities That Care Coalition is making progress! To date, we created a comprehensive community assessment report, an assessment of existing resources in the community, identified gaps in service, and evaluated evidence based tested and effective programs to fill those gaps. Over the next few months we will develop a community action plan but we need your help! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and join our Facebook group to learn more about our goals and how you can…
Touch-a-Truck Community Event and Resource Fair
Sunday, August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Wilson Area High School Parking Lot Calling all families! Get ready for a day filled with free, fun, and educational experiences that will leave your little ones thrilled. We’re bringing the excitement to our community with an interactive event designed for young children to have hands-on experiences with vehicles and meet the community members who operate them. The event will feature free giveaways as well as healthcare and other…
Wilson Area Communities That Care Coalition Hosts Touch a Truck Community Event and Resource Fair
Calling all families! Get ready for a day filled with free, fun, and educational experiences that will leave your little ones thrilled. We’re bringing the excitement to our community with an interactive event designed for young children to have hands-on experiences with vehicles. The event will feature free giveaways as well as healthcare and other family resources. The Wilson Area Communities That Care Coalition is hosting a free Touch a Truck Community Event and Resource Fair on Sunday, August 13th…
LINCS Receives Criminal Justice Grant
LINCS Family Center received a $200,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the Wilson Area Communities that Care Coalition. Grants were given to local nonprofits including LINCS Family Center and St. Luke’s Hospital. Senator Lisa M. Boscola mentioned LINCS Family center in a Lehigh Valley News story when announcing the grants, “I am particularly pleased to see the Wilson Area LINCS Family Center receive funding as they continue their efforts to provide resources to raise…
Make sure to re-enroll in Medicare
A friendly reminder from our community partner, St. Luke’s University Health Network – If you have Medicaid or your children have CHIP, make sure to re-enroll!
LINCS in the News
LINCS Family Center was recently featured in the “Company News” section of The Morning Call! The announcement concerns the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency grant we received for our upcoming Violence Intervention and Prevention program. Click here to see the article (PDF). Our coalition is getting attention! Email LINCS@wilsonareasd.org if you would like more information or to attend our next Community Board meeting on April 27.
Donate Your Formal Wear at LINCS!
DONATE YOUR FORMAL WEAR! Wilson Area High School is organizing an upcoming prom clothing event and LINCS would like to help! On Monday, April 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. you can drop off gently used formal wear at LINCS, 2400 Firmstone Street, Easton (on the campus of the intermediate school). We are looking for all types of formal wear- dresses, gowns, dress shirts, dress pants, ties, shoes, that are gently used, and in all Junior/Adult sizes. Please call…