UnifiedErie's 7th Annual
Youth Impact Celebration
Thank you for making the Erie Community
Healthier and Safer!
November 2-6, 2020
The Youth Impact Celebration was previously known as the Youth Work Awards. We collaborated with Tim Fesmire's Graphic Design students at the Charter School of Excellence, to come up with a new name and logo for our event.
Welcome and Thank YOU...
Gary Lee
Director of Adminstration, County of Erie
Jack Daneri
Erie County District Attorney
Amy Eisert
Mercyhurst Civic Institute Director
Exciting Changes this Year!
FORMAT
The Youth Impact Celebration, formerly known as Youth Work Awards, recognizes and honors those individuals working directly with youth and families at Erie County non-profit organizations.
This year, we will hold a week-long, virtual event beginning on November 2, 2020.
FOCUS
The week will focus on the 12 Erie County evidence-based programs that address the priority risk and protective factors identified in UnifiedErie’s Community Action Plan.
All programs are listed on the Evidence-Based Program Directory:
VIDEOS
Through videos featuring each program, you will learn about what makes the program effective and how they are benefiting the youth and families in our community.
You’ll hear directly from the individuals who work in the programs as well as testimonials from past and present participants and their family members.
WEBINARS
UnifiedErie will also host a webinar series on a variety of topics that are relevant to the challenges human service providers are facing regarding mental health and our new environment.
You are encouraged to register and attend “live,” but video recordings will be made available as well.
Celebrating YOU!
Our name has changed but we are still celebrating the same amazing group of individuals! Working with children, young people and families is one of the most exciting and inspirational specializations in human services.
This dedicated and skilled group of people are building brighter futures for the lives of our young people, strengthening families, and improving the health and safety of our community.
Thank you for all you do!
Celebration Details
VIRTUAL WEBINAR SERIES
Registration is required to attend each of the webinars in our series. Click the registration and webinar details link below for a description of each webinar and a link to register for the event.
Each participant will be entered into a drawing to win a $40 gift card!
Monday
Nov. 2, 2020
Decoding and Destigmatizing Mental Health: Common Concerns and Interventions for Youth
Mandy Fauble, PhD, LCSW
Tuesday
Nov. 3, 2020
Virtual Engagement: Strategies for Strengthening a Virtual Relationship with Clients
Steve Krivonak, MPA
Dr. Mathew Sipple
Wednesday
Nov. 4, 2020
Intentionally Making Space to Discuss Race with Our Youth
Marcus S. Atkinson
Thursday
Nov. 5, 2020
Recognizing and Responding to Needs for Suicide Prevention
Mandy Fauble, PhD, LCSW
Friday
Nov. 6, 2020
Self Care & Resiliency Building
Cassie Dundon, LPC
Steve Minick, LPC
Evidence-Based Programs in Erie County
These evidence-based programs are prevention-focused services that reduce the likelihood of violence and other problem behaviors in all domains of social development – community, family, school, and peer/individual.