Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus

10/15/2026

Coming Soon - Care & Share House annual coat give away!
Save the date and bring your family to choose coats and other winter wear from a large selection of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, etc.
Please note that on these dates, 10/20 & 10/22, the free store and pantry at 600 Main St will not be open. The coat give away will be the only service offered on these evenings.
Pantries will be filled at 600 S Main the evenings of Monday (10/19) & Wednesday (10/21) with the free store closed all week.

10/15/2026

Had a great strategic session this week with key staff from campus. Cannot wait to get started on some new and exciting programs and initiatives for the campus. It was a beautiful day Hitchcock Nature Center.

10/15/2026

We had a new “little” friend arrive yesterday thank you to Together. It has been decided that our new friend needs a name worthy of the smiles that it brings to those who work and visit the agencies on campus. What do you think it should be?

10/13/2026

🎃🖍️ Lumi’s latest adventure is here, and we need YOU to help bring it to life! 👻✨

Calling all little artists, big kids, and grown-ups who still love to color (no judgment here 😉)! Our newest Adventures with Lumi – Vol. 8: Let's Glow Trick or Treating is ready for you!

🖍️ Grab a copy, break out those crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and let your creativity GLOW! 💜💚

And guess what? When you’re finished, bring your masterpiece back to Firefly to be displayed in our Glow Gallery in our Welcome Center! We love showing off the creativity of our Firefly family, and Lumi’s adventures are even more special when YOU are part of them. 🌟

Whether you’re 5 or 95, coloring is for EVERYONE. So come get your copy, channel your inner kiddo, and help us fill the Glow Gallery with some Halloween magic! 🦇🎨

10/12/2026

🎃🍂 Pumpkins, giggles & a whole lot of GLOW! ✨💜

Our next Grow & Glow is getting into the Halloween spirit, and we’re bringing the PUMPKINS! 👻🧡

Join us for a fun-filled evening where kids can decorate their very own pumpkin and — the best part — take it home to show off their spooky (or silly!) masterpiece! 🎨🎃

✨ Monday, October 19
🍽️ Dinner served at 5:00 PM
🎃 Pumpkin decorating from 5:30–6:30 PM
💜 FREE fun for the whole family!

It’s the perfect way to kick off the Halloween season, get creative, and make some festive memories together!

👻 Spots are waiting to be filled, so RSVP to save your spot! We can’t wait to see you there!

10/09/2026

THE HARVEST IS UPON US!!!
YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW!!! Thanks for the support of Pottawattamie County Pheasants Forever Chapter #128!

10/08/2026

Thank you to those who joined us for Iowa Healthiest State Initiative 2026 annual walk. The weather was gorgeous out and we enjoyed the conversations.

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

Hello CB Parents!

With October here we only have a few more parent orientations left for the 2026 year. We will be offering a zoom meeting for parents unable to attend an in person meeting. Please use the QR code on the flyer below to sign up for this meeting.