Youth Voice, Community Prevention
Youth Prevention work gives communities the power to connect through shared efforts in creating healthy and safe environments for all. Lopez island is no different. We’ve shared previous posts about how LIFRC is leading a community work group to re-establish a Lopez Youth Prevention Coalition (since Lopez’s coalition was dissolved pre-pandemic). LIFRC’s dedicated team is […]
2024 Summer Camp Recap
As summer break draws to a close, we enter a time of transition where the carefree days of camp and sunshine give way to the structured rhythm of the school year. This moment offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements and growth we’ve witnessed throughout the summer. From exploring new activities […]
3rd Annual Indigenous Celebration Day!
Lopez Indigenous Celebration 2024 was a beautiful intercultural collaboration and an inspiring opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and present-day leadership of the Coast Salish tribes. Tribal members from more than 15 sovereign nations came to Lopez Island to share culture, environmental stewardship, history, and delicious food. This year’s celebration coincided with the […]
Biweekly Updates – Coast Salish: Land, Sea & Place
Standing on the banks of the outer San Juan Islands, the late spring breeze whispers stories of time immemorial. Coast Salish: Land, Sea & Place is a multiyear project of LIFRC made possible by a grant from Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI), administered by WA State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). We […]
In the Spotlight: Community Health Workers
Over the course of the last 4 months, the Community Health Workers have been hard at work, connecting with people within the Spanish speaking community, assessing the immediate, and long-term needs, and gaining a deeper understanding of how to foster mental, emotional, and physical health within the Latinx community on Lopez. In case you missed […]
Prime Time Family Reading Program
We are excited to announce a weekly gathering opportunity for families. Starting at the end of February, LIFRC will be hosting two Prime Time Reading Programs, a Preschool session for children aged 3-5 and their families, and an Elementary session for students aged 6-10 and their families. Prime Time is a six-week initiative designed to […]
Grayson’s Food Drive
During the early parts of December 2023, the Lopez Food Share received a letter from an LISD 7th grader inquiring about guidelines for food drives. “I’ve been learning about food insecurity right now and I want to help stop it,” read the letter. Grayson, one of two students in Ms. Rose Prust’s Community Class, had […]
Presenting Prime Time Bilingual Reading Program!
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Family Reading! Prime Time programs are FREE, and feature engaging family-based reading and discussion strategies proven to increase creativity, critical thinking, and academic success. Dinner provided each night, and siblings are welcome! Hosted with bilingual Spanish-English staff and held at the Family Resource […]
Prevention Coalition, Youth Advisory Council, and The Dream Team!
Teens today have to navigate a very complicated world. Evidence-based research demonstrates that the best approach to help youth deal with their day-to-day realities is to provide programs that engage, educate, and empower co-design and co-leadership. Youth are more likely to reach their full potential when they are invited to build supports that they believe […]
San Juan Interisland Youth Leadership and Prevention
Happening this Saturday, November 18th!! Join us in this interisland event for youth (MS/HS) regarding leadership skills, and prevention information. Lunch will be provided by @eltacoboutit!! Youth who attend will also receive a gift card for one of our local coffeeshops as well as immediate sign off on 5 community service hours at the end […]