The Pella Youth Coalition is hosting a kick-off event for parents and concerned adults in the community this evening.
Dave Beukelman with the group tells KNIA/KRLS News the Pella Youth Coalition is a partnership consisting of parents, the Pella Police Department, students and staff from both Pella Community and Pella Christian Schools, and community resource groups, with the aim of providing resources and hope to those struggling with substance use.
“We shouldn’t lose focus that there is hope through this whole process,” he says. “So no matter where you’re at — you could be a first responder, suffering as a parent with a child [using], or a user yourself, or as a loved one or neighbor–there’s hope in this whole situation.”
All residents are invited to the Pella Youth Coalition kick-off event today from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Douwstra Auditorium. The event includes stories and perspectives of individuals impacted.