WESTMORELAND, N.Y.- Our Adopt-A-Charity that we established for the 2023-24 school year has proven to be successful. Our students and staff have really embraced this initiative and learned how important it is to help people in need. Our fifth and final charity is the Integrated Community Alternatives Network, also known as ICAN.
This not-for-profit organization provides individualized and non-traditional services and care to the highest risk individual and families with social, emotional, mental health and behavioral challenges. Westmoreland Central School District has several ICAN employees who focus on mental health and other services our students or staff may need. They’ve been a staple, not only in our district, but in the community for over 20 years. Since then, they’ve changed so many lives.
They offer 20 programs throughout a six county region, but really they’re willing to help anyone. Their programs include the nurturing parent program, adult care management, community education and training and street outreach.
For May and June, we will have special events planned to help educate our students and staff of the services ICAN offers to our community. We will hold basket raffles and feature a “Mindful Minute Monday”, on our schools morning announcements! We look forward to partnering with this agency to help raise awareness!
To learn more about the organization and how you can help, click here.