The Vineyard Communities That Care Commission will hold its November 2026 coalition meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at Vineyard City Hall. The meeting, which is scheduled to run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., will include updates on local activities and a discussion regarding community assessment risk factors.
David Pearce, the Commission Chair, will preside over the meeting, which is being facilitated by Vineyard Cares Coordinator Melissa Ghandour. During the session, participants are expected to hear from Valley Hope Church Lead Pastor Will Reynolds regarding the organization's community connections.
A primary objective of the meeting is to develop a preliminary recommendation of three to five priority risk factors for the Community Assessment Report. This process involves reviewing candidate risk factors with supporting local evidence and distinguishing outcomes from risk factors.
The meeting will also provide highlights from recent community outreach efforts. Recent activities include a suicide-prevention awareness campaign featuring 100-yard signs and a Family Connection Night that served more than 100 families. Other recent engagements include the Trailside Elementary Fall Festival and the Coco's World booth, which reached over 1,600 visitors.
Additionally, the commission reported that 11 youth completed American Red Cross Babysitter Training and three families are currently participating in the Guiding Good Choices program. The commission also noted that the School Prevention Program Support Pilot has been approved.
The Vineyard Communities That Care Commission is currently at full capacity following the appointment of Becca Kresser as a commissioner and Guy Anderson as an alternate. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, David Pearce and Lacey Winkel will begin reappointed terms, and Will Reynolds will join the commission as a commissioner.
The next coalition meeting is scheduled for December, with the agenda expected to include a social celebration featuring a white elephant or pass the parcel activity. Individuals requiring special accommodations for the November 12 meeting should contact Vineyard City at least 24 hours in advance by calling 801-687-7705.
