Posted October 02, 2024
Many people strive to give back to the community, whether they volunteer, donate, or work for a specific organization.
Karla Mendez, a Bilingual Therapist and Hispanic Program Coordinator for Lake County started giving back to her community when she came to the United States from Guatemala.
In her home country, Karla was a preschool teacher. To continue teaching in the U.S., she returned to school to receive her bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
“When my children were older, I decided to go back to school and become a schoolteacher over here,” Karla said.
After graduating, Karla started working a lot with people in... read more
Posted October 01, 2024
One of the most important parts of recovery is having a support system.
Although some people may not have that, Matt Talbot Residential Treatment provides a stable support system for every resident who walks through their... read more
Posted September 25, 2024
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) hosted their annual Hall of Fame and Recognition Award Ceremony recently at the Embassy Suites in Independence.
This event honors the legacy of a group of men and women who... read more
Posted September 23, 2024
Substance use affects millions of people in the world and has taken control of people’s lives, but there are ways to overcome substance abuse.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),... read more
Posted August 15, 2024
Meet Malika, a mother who has her two children enrolled in our Early Learning Programs (ELP) at the Rainbow Terrace location!
Malika and her kids (Josiah (3) and Mason (1)) moved to the area this past... read more