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Please fill out the questions on the google form to access incredible FREE resources, services, backpacks and school supplies for your children at Project SHARE on August 10th, 2023.
After completing the application, an invitation will be mailed to the address listed by August 8th with the details for your chosen time slot.
Open to ALL Saline County residents.
Students MUST be present to receive backpacks/supplies.

WILS participation in this event is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Oak Grove Project Connect
A one-day public health service event for adults.
For the uninsured and underserved in the area. Anyone from the
surrounding communities may attend this event!
No appointment necessary and no cost for services received at
this event (exception for mammograms).
Monday, August 14, 2023 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Held at Oak Grove Elementary School Gym
501 SE 12th Street, Oak Grove, MO
Service Providers and Volunteers and are needed.
Please call or text Suzanne at (660) 229-5293 or email
suzanne.smith@hccnetwork.org for information.
• Height, weight, blood pressure
check, etc.
• Weatherization and utility
assistance
• Haircuts
• WIC and Nutritional Education
• Enrollment for Medicaid, Food
Stamps, Unemployment, Diability,
Affordable Care Act, and many,
many more!
• Vouchers for immunizations
• Birth/death certificates, MO
Driver’s License & photo ID
• Pregnancy tests and Women’s
resources
• Exit bags with hygiene
supplies and necessities
• Dental Extractions
Mobile Mammography Van will be available.
Call 913-344-9989 to make an appointment.
(Women 40 & over and uninsured can receive a mammogram at no cost!)
This event is sponsored by: HCC Network

WILS participation in these events are supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

As one of Missouri’s 22 Centers for Independent Living, WILS will be representing MOCIL at the Senior Day Expo at the State Fair.  Come say hello!

Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Vendor exhibits and booths – open on Exhibition Arena Floor
10:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Free Bingo (Prizes awarded)
11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Line dancing lessons provided
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pre-show: special guests, Ms. Missouri Senior and other entertainment
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dance Contest
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Awards presented

For more info visit:
health.mo.gov/seniors/senior-day-fair.php
mostatefair.com

WILS participation in this event is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Learn how to access internet discounts, decide what option is best, and get set up to surf the web anytime you want. Enjoy this Back to School Experience as one of WILS Bucket List Events.

• Meet at the bus stop
• Learn something new
• Stop for back to school vaccines – this is an opportunity, not a requirement
• Lunch break – a sack lunch is provided by WILS
• Recess – enjoy free time together at the park
• Learn some more
• Graduate with a certificate of completion
• Head back home

This event is made possible thanks to the support and funding provided by MOREnet’s Digital Equity grant and USAging’s work on the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative grant.

These events are supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Join WILS for a jobs, resources, education and community event hosted by Equus Workforce Solutions.

Grow Your Future is an opportunity for businesses, educators or resources to connect, in one place, with those in the community that are seeking employment, education information or in need of services.

Activities will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation and include fishing, archery, and target practice. No fishing license or experience is necessary, MDC and National Wild Turkey Federation volunteers will be on site to assist.   

Tables and chairs provided by the Warrensburg  Community Center.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 am.

This event is for individuals with a disability living in Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline counties. Transportation may be available; transportation must be requested by Sept 8.

Event & Lunch Cost: FREE
Call WILS to RSVP 855-945-7929. 

WILS participation in this event is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

WILS will be in attendance at the Empowering Employers event.  They are an effort to unite and encourage employers and resources, into collaborations that maximize efforts in ways that better serve work force development in our community. Together, we can  help build opportunities for career seekers to achieve sustainable success.

2nd Annual Better Together Block Party

Join the fun on Friday, July 28, 2023 for this family friendly, fun and free event. Visit with local organizations, like WILS, from Johnson County, play games and enjoy the fun!

• Free food
• Fun Games
• Giveaways
• Info Booths
• & MORE

In the event of severe weather, the back up date is Friday, August 4

WILS participation in this event is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Connect for Effect at Volunteer Fair

If you are looking for a useful way to spend some free
time in retirement, we can give you a dozen or so
options— all in one fun environment.

The Connect for Effect Volunteer Fair will provide
senior adults with a chance to visit with representatives
of many nonprofit groups in Johnson County. Connect
for Effect will take place at the Johnson County
Fairgrounds from 12pm – 3pm on Tuesday, April 25.
Admission is free.

The fair, sponsored by Care Connection for Aging
Services and AmeriCorps Seniors, will include exhibits
showcasing many of the nonprofits that rely on
volunteer support to serve the public. Among those
who are expected:
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County
• Care Connection for Aging Services
• Crossroads Hospice
• Johnson County EMA
• Knob Noster State Park
• Missouri Valley Community Action Agency
• Missouri Veterans Home
• Trails Regional Library
• Survival House
• WILS