Newton County Community Coalition

12/16/2025

Holiday road trip ahead? A little planning goes a long way🚗✨

✔️ Check car seats
✔️ Dress kids in comfy layers
✔️ Pack favorite comfort items
✔️ Save a few surprise toys or snacks
✔️ Plan stretch breaks along the way

These simple tips can help keep kids safe, cozy, and happy! So you can focus on making memories, not managing meltdowns❤️🎄

12/16/2025

🥶 Brrr... it's getting cold! Missouri has several helpful resources you can save for when cold hits our state (links below)!
🚗 MoDOT traveler map: Traveler.MoDOT.org
🔥 Warming Centers: Health.Mo.Gov/warmingcenters
☎️ Adult Abuse Hotline (report seniors or adults with disabilities who need help): 1-800-392-0210 or https://health.mo.gov/safety/abuse/
🥶 Hypothermia info: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/hypothermia/

11/12/2025

RESPONSIBLE RETAILER TRAINING 🍾

Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the Newton County Community Coalition is hosting a "Responsible Retailer Training" on November 19th at 12:00PM at the Neosho Newton County Library.

This training is intended for clerks and managers of alcohol retail stores. The training is free and only 1 hour.

11/12/2025

🎄 25th Annual Shop with a Hero Program! 🎄

The Neosho Police Department is excited to kick off this year’s Shop with a Hero program, bringing holiday joy to local children in need! Last year, our community raised over $15,000, providing Christmas for 105 kids.

Applications Now Open!
We’re currently accepting applications for children who live within Neosho city limits. Spots are limited. Apply online at neoshomo.gov/ShopWithAHero

📅 Important Dates:
• Application & Donation Deadline: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
• Shopping Event Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

How to Help:
The program relies entirely on donations from local businesses and citizens—so every contribution counts. If you’d like to help bring holiday cheer to a child in need, please reach out to the Neosho Police Department at 417-451-8012.

For more details visit neoshomo.gov/ShopWithAHero

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

✨ Safety Check = Peace of Mind✨

Get your car seat checked by trained technicians to ensure it's installed correctly and that it is the correct size for your child 🙌🚘💺

🗓️ Wednesday, November 12
⏰ 9 AM - 3 PM
📍1901 S. Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

Keep on shopping, Missouri WIC!
Missouri WIC participants can continue to redeem WIC benefits in November! Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards.

10/25/2025

Come see us at the First Responders Halloween Bash! Lots of treats and fun for all!!

10/13/2025

Prevention builds resilience ― and helps youth, families, communities, and our nation thrive. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/substance-use-prevention-month

10/13/2025

Oct. 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. It was established to educate & increase awareness about mental illness. To those managing a mental health condition:

You are not alone
You are loved
Help is available
Give strength

You can get through this.

For more resources, please visit samhsa.gov/mental-health