One Voice workshop at South Hunterdon High School: "MUSIC, a Bridge to Mind/Body Connection"
On January 11th and 18th, One Voice led a workshop at South Hunterdon High School titled, "MUSIC, a Bridge to Mind/Body Connection" a Yoga@YourLibrary program. Students were asked in advance to contribute their top 3 songs to create a community playlist that played during our yoga class. Discussion included noticing how music affects our moods and how to utilize music as a positive coping strategy paired with mindful movement. Students and staff attended the sessions during their lunch period.
This original program combines evidence based tools and discussion guides tailored to the age group and current youth issues regarding prevention. Programs are completely customizable for your group.
CADCA Annual National Leadership Forum and SAMHSA Annual Prevention Day
One Voice Program Director Peggy Dowd, and Project Coordinator Alison Belli recently attended CADCA's Annual National Leadership Forum and SAMHSA's Prevention Day at National Harbor MD.
As part of SAMHSA's annual Prevention Day on January 30th, Peggy presented alongside partners from Prevention Resources on "Prevention in All Spaces" - highlighting the prevention work within our faith communities in Hunterdon County. The presentation focused on how to reduce community barriers with creative techniques and methods to reach underserved populations, including rural pockets, LGBTQ+, and the Latino community. During the week, Alison led an impromptu yoga session, "Music a Bridge to the Mind/Body Connection" - illustrating the program, focused on positive coping skills, most recently kicked off at South Hunterdon Regional High School.
Latino Town Hall - Las Posadas
Thank you to all who came out on Tuesday 12/13 to celebrate Las Posadas in Lambertville! One Voice of Hunterdon was happy to partner with Prevention Resources' Positive YOUth, Partnership for Health Drug-Free Task Force and Harvest Family Success Center for this amazing event. The evening included educational information for families on the prevention of prescription drug and alcohol misuse, a wonderful dinner catered by Tacos Cancun and Buenos Dias Cafe, Las Posadas celebration and singing, and pinatas and fun for the kids! We thank Hunterdon Healthcare and HC Department of Health for bringing vital community resources to the event. Much appreciation to Fisherman's Mark for coordinating the venue at Lambertville Academy, Pastor Dan Fenco for his contributions and the Confirmation students of Flemington Presbyterian Church for donating the proceeds of their hat and glove drive to the families!
One Voice Summit Press Release and Videos 2022
Please see our press release from our 2022 One Voice Summit below.
Check out videos of the many wonderful speakers from the event below.
One Voice Summit 2022
Thank you to all who came out and participated in our Annual One Voice Summit yesterday at Beaver Brook! A special thanks to all of our amazing speakers who joined us for this event!
Quarterly Coalition meeting with a special presentation from Rabbi David Levy of the American Jewish Committee addressing Antisemitism
On May 12th. One Voice held their quarterly coalition meeting with a special presentation from Rabbi David Levy of the American Jewish Committee addressing Antisemitism.
Our deep gratitude to Rabbi Levy, Prosecutor Robeson and Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Ah Kao for their dedication to our community in their education, protection and safety.
We invite you to watch the presentation entitled "Antisemitism Training".
Slides from the meeting can be accessed here.
2022 CADCA Conference
Peggy Dowd and Michael Rocco were at the annual CADCA conference (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) in National Harbor, MD. They promoted the work of One Voice at an Ideas Fair - talking about how OV has engaged our faith leaders in Hunterdon County in the prevention of substance misuse.
"A Time To Be...Living Your Authentic Self in Faith and Hope" Recap
"A Time To Be...Living Your Authentic Self in Faith and Hope" - One Voice sponsored an evening of music, testimony, prayer and reflection on Saturday December 4th at the Stangl Factory in Flemington. The evening served as a safe space for sharing and caring, welcoming youth, families and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
According to NIH (National Institute on Drug Abuse - Advancing Addiction Science) young people in particular who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) often face social stigma, discrimination, and other challenges not encountered by people who identify as heterosexual. They also face a greater risk of harassment and violence. As a result of these and other stressors, sexual minorities are at increased risk for substance use disorder, and other manners of self-harm.
Faith leaders, Pastor Peter Mantell (Kingwood/Frenchtown United Methodist), Pastor JJ Simpson-Keelan (Living Waters Lutheran) and Rabbi Eric Cohen (FJCC) shared themes of love, affirmation, light and hope to the audience. Singer songwriter Matt Bednarsky provided original music which fit perfectly into the event and Ayden Petrone shared a testimony and faith journey about being true to their authentic self. One Voice Special Events Coordinator, Courtney Cromie, guided the program and served as the emcee for the event.
One Voice would like to thank Shop Rite of Flemington for providing refreshments, Prevention Resources for attending and providing support and materials, Sweet Hearth for cookies, and George Eckelmann, with the Stangl Factory for assisting with the beautiful venue.
