1. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and there are plenty of opportunities to share your support for mental health.
One of them is the 11th annual Suicide Prevention Walk hosted by Gryphon Place. The event is on Saturday, September 21st at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo. New this year, there’s a panel discussion at 9:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 10. This year is exciting as Gryphon Place is expanding back to downtown Kalamazoo.
The walk route passes by the new location at 505 South Park Street. Walkers are encouraged to go inside and check the office during the walk.
Learn more and sign up by going to gryphon.org.
2. Charitable Union is launching its annual Winter Coat Drive. They’re asking for donations of winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, scarves, and mittens or gloves.
Some of the most needed sizes include boys 3t, 6/7, girls, 12 months and 8/10, and men’s and women’s sizes small through 3xl.
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