LightShare connects generations through educational programming to build community.
 Committed Community Partners for FamilyShare: Davis Chapel United Methodist Church Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Buncombe County Health Center/Child Service Coordination Program Buncombe County Schools Children’s Developmental Services Mountain Area Child and Family Center/Early Head Start Western Carolina University |
Generations working together to support women and children Next FamilyShare session begins September 2009 Davis Chapel United Methodist Church 9:30am-12:30pm Tuesdays: parenting class, early learning groups, lunch Thursdays: early learning groups, social opportunities for adults REGISTRATION BEGINS JULY15 CALL CAMERON @ 712-2229 TO REGISTER OR VOLUNTEER (Scroll down for map to Davis Chapel UMC) Or to donate a needed item- click on the link below: FamilyShare has been developed to address the needs of women and young children living in rural communities. FamilyShare targets families marginalized by economic, cultural, health, and social factors. FamilyShare addresses the roots of poverty by:
Currently, LightShare is partnering with Davis Chapel United Methodist Church to address many critical issues in the underserved area of Hominy Valley. Lack of public transportation, lack of adequate health insurance, and other economic factors often limit families' and senior adults' access to medical and mental health services, social service programming, and early child development experiences. LightShare, Davis Chapel UMC, and Piney Mountain UMC are partnering to work with and in the Hominy Valley community so that the residents will have greater access to community services and education. We anticipate that by bringing together young and old through family, church, and educational programming, then each generation will have positive outcomes in physical and mental health, educational achievement, and spiritual/social development. Click Here for Info on the Hominy Valley Community: Hominy Valley Fact Sheet FamilyShare sessions occur twice per year, in the fall/winter and in the spring/summer. Sessions include two components: 3 months of parenting classes and early learning playgroups to learn parenting strategies and skills then 3 months of mentoring to reinforce positive parenting and encourage family strengthening. Weekly FamilyShare gatherings include:
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