New Directions kids give back to community
May, 2006
A free car wash sponsored by New Directions Youth and Family Services was held Saturday, May 20, at the AutoZone on Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road in Niagara Falls.
The event was “our kids’ way of giving back to the community,” explained Jeanine Mollen, clinical director of Children’s Mental Health Programs at New Directions. May is National Mental Health Month, and the theme is “Thriving in the Community.” “What better way for our kids to show that they’re thriving in the community than to give back to the community?” Mollen explained.
The kids and their siblings who washed cars were aided by New Directions staff, parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors. The event also featured a bake sale, and proceeds will go to future activities of the kids. Donations for the event were made by AutoZone, NAPA Auto Parts, Wegmans and Tim Hortons.
The Children’s Mental Health Program is funded by the Niagara County Department of Mental Health.