New Lenox Safe Community Coalition

New Lenox Safe Community Coalition The Village of New Lenox was accredited as a "Safe Community" on April 27, 2010.

New Lenox Safe Community Coalition
“Through a collaborative process, the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition will improve the health, safety and quality of life for residents and visitors through injury analysis and the implementation of programs designed to increase safety and prevent injuries.”

Domestic Violence Prevention Task Group
“To reduce physical injuries and deaths, and emotional injury

and hardships, associated with domestic violence, through the establishment of collaborative partnerships and the implementation of educational programs, strategies and initiatives.”

Emergency Preparedness Task Group
“The Emergency Preparedness Task Group will encourage citizens to take personal responsibility to be prepared through the development of programs, initiatives and strategies designed to promote safety and whole community preparedness.”

Motor Vehicle and Traffic Safety Task Group
“To establish collaborative partnerships with organizations that utilize education, engineering and enforcement efforts to reduce deaths and injuries related to motor vehicle crashes.”

Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group
“To reduce injuries and deaths in the older adult population through the utilization of evidence-based and other programs designed to reduce falls and the fear of falling.”

Substance Use Prevention Task Group
“To reduce injuries and deaths associated with substance use, through the establishment of collaborative partnerships and the implementation of educational programs, strategies and initiatives.”

Su***de Prevention and Awareness Task Group
“To reduce deaths and injuries related to su***de, through the development of educational programs, initiatives and strategies that address factors which lead to the attempt or completion of su***de.”

🌟 TONIGHT — YOUR LIGHT STILL SHINES 🌟Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition TONIGHT for an evening of education, co...
08/27/2026

🌟 TONIGHT — YOUR LIGHT STILL SHINES 🌟

Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition TONIGHT for an evening of education, connection, remembrance, and hope as we come together to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental health, su***de, and substance use disorder.

📍 Lincoln-Way West High School Auditorium
🕔 Resource Fair: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
🎤 Main Presentation & Discussion Panel: 6:40–8:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE to attend!

The evening begins with a Resource Fair featuring 35+ community organizations, along with Hidden in Plain Sight trailers, an Unwanted Medication Take Back, and informational and memorial tables.

At 6:40 p.m., Dr. Sterling Elliott will provide an important medical perspective on 7-OH, followed by a discussion panel featuring individuals with professional expertise, lived experience, and recovery-related experience.

Whether you are looking for resources, supporting someone you love, or simply want to learn more, everyone is welcome.

💙 Come learn. Come connect. Come support. And most importantly, come be reminded that help is available, recovery is possible, and no one has to face these challenges alone.

We hope to see you TONIGHT!

https://www.newlenox.net/478/Your-Light-Still-Shines

🚨ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!! JOIN US TOMORROW EVENING...💰 Are You Financially Prepared for Life's Unexpected Challenges?A ma...
08/24/2026

🚨ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!!

JOIN US TOMORROW EVENING...

💰 Are You Financially Prepared for Life's Unexpected Challenges?

A major home repair. A severe storm. An unexpected job loss. Life can change in an instant—but being financially prepared can help you recover with greater confidence and less stress.

Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition and the Will County Emergency Management Agency for Financial Preparedness: Building Resilience for Life's Challenges, a FREE one-hour presentation that will provide practical tools to help you prepare for financial emergencies before they happen.

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 New Lenox Village Hall

Presented by Lisa McGlasson, Public Preparedness Volunteer with the Will County Emergency Management Agency and a retired Department of Defense Senior Policy Advisor, this informative session will cover:

✔️ How to create a financial preparedness and recovery plan
✔️ Ways to organize important financial documents before an emergency
✔️ Practical steps to reduce financial stress and build long-term resilience

No matter your current financial situation, you'll leave with valuable information and resources to help protect yourself and your family when the unexpected occurs.

💲 This program is FREE, but registration is required.

Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996653682914?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 Stay Connected with the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition!Want to be among the first to hear about upcoming programs,...
08/12/2026

📣 Stay Connected with the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition!

Want to be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, events, classes, and community opportunities?

Join our email list and stay up to date on all the latest Safe Community Coalition news and happenings!

📩 Sign up today using the link below — and don’t miss what’s coming next!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/NLSCCEmailList

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Lightways for partnering with us to...
08/10/2026

The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Lightways for partnering with us to provide two incredibly meaningful virtual presentations for our community: Coping with Grief After the Loss of a Loved One and Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving.

A very special thank you goes to Patrice Martin and Nicollette Vasquez, Lightways Grief Counselors, for sharing their time, expertise, compassion, and guidance with our participants. Through these two programs, Patrice and Nicollette helped attendees better understand the grief experience, offered valuable tools for navigating loss, and provided practical guidance for supporting the people in our lives who are grieving.

Grief is something that touches all of us at some point, yet knowing how to navigate it - or how to help someone else through it - isn't always easy. We are incredibly grateful to Patrice, Nicollette, and Lightways for helping us bring these important conversations to our community in such a thoughtful and compassionate way.

Thank you for being such a wonderful community partner and for the meaningful work you do each and every day!

💰 Are You Financially Prepared for Life's Unexpected Challenges?A major home repair. A severe storm. An unexpected job l...
08/07/2026

💰 Are You Financially Prepared for Life's Unexpected Challenges?

A major home repair. A severe storm. An unexpected job loss. Life can change in an instant—but being financially prepared can help you recover with greater confidence and less stress.

Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition and the Will County Emergency Management Agency for Financial Preparedness: Building Resilience for Life's Challenges, a FREE one-hour presentation that will provide practical tools to help you prepare for financial emergencies before they happen.

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 New Lenox Village Hall

Presented by Lisa McGlasson, Public Preparedness Volunteer with the Will County Emergency Management Agency and a retired Department of Defense Senior Policy Advisor, this informative session will cover:

✔️ How to create a financial preparedness and recovery plan
✔️ Ways to organize important financial documents before an emergency
✔️ Practical steps to reduce financial stress and build long-term resilience

No matter your current financial situation, you'll leave with valuable information and resources to help protect yourself and your family when the unexpected occurs.

💲 This program is FREE, but registration is required.

Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996653682914?aff=oddtdtcreator

JOIN US THIS EVENING...💙 What do you say to someone who is grieving?When someone you care about experiences the loss of ...
08/06/2026

JOIN US THIS EVENING...

💙 What do you say to someone who is grieving?

When someone you care about experiences the loss of a loved one, it's natural to want to help - but knowing how to help isn't always easy. Sometimes, the most meaningful support comes from simply understanding what a grieving person is going through.

Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition and experienced grief counselors from Lightways, TONIGHT, for this FREE virtual presentation, Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving.

This informative session will help you better understand the grieving process and provide practical tools to support family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, or anyone navigating the loss of a loved one.

📅 TONIGHT!
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual Event

During this presentation, you'll learn:

💙 Common emotional, physical, and behavioral reactions to grief.
💙 What grieving individuals often find most helpful—and what to avoid saying or doing.
💙 Practical ways to provide meaningful, compassionate support throughout someone's grief journey.

Whether you're currently supporting someone through a loss or simply want to be better prepared to help in the future, this presentation will offer valuable guidance, insight, and encouragement.

This event is free, but registration is required.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-someone-who-is-grieving-tickets-1994234760853?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you'll join us for this important conversation.

Every life matters. Every story matters. Every light still shines. Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition for Your ...
08/06/2026

Every life matters. Every story matters. Every light still shines.

Join the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition for Your Light Still Shines—an evening of remembrance, education, hope, and healing.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
📍 Lincoln-Way West Auditorium

This meaningful community event honors the lives lost to overdose and su***de while connecting individuals and families with valuable prevention, treatment, recovery, and support resources. Whether you're seeking information, supporting someone you love, remembering a loved one, or simply wanting to learn how you can make a difference, this event is for you.

🕠 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Hidden in Plain Sight Trailers
• Unwanted Medication Take Back
• Informational booths from 30+ local organizations
• Memorial displays honoring loved ones

🕠 6:40 PM – 8:00 PM
• Special presentation: 7-OH with Dr. Sterling Elliott
• Powerful Lived Experience Discussion Panel
• Raffle Prizes (must be present to win!)

Together, we can break the stigma surrounding mental health, su***de, and substance use disorder. Together, we can inspire hope, encourage conversation, and remind one another that recovery is possible, help is available, and no one has to face these challenges alone.

We hope you'll join us for this impactful evening of remembrance, education, and community.



For more event details, check out our event page at https://tinyurl.com/YOURLIGHTSTILLSHINES

Registration recommended, not required: https://tinyurl.com/YOURLIGHTSTILLSHINES

🚨 Be Ready to Save a Life! 🚨Join us on TONIGHT, for this LIFE-SAVING training class!In an emergency, every second matter...
08/05/2026

🚨 Be Ready to Save a Life! 🚨

Join us on TONIGHT, for this LIFE-SAVING training class!

In an emergency, every second matters—and YOU can make the difference. Join us for a hands-on Stop the Bleed training and learn how to quickly recognize life-threatening bleeding and take action before help arrives.

💥 Practice real-life skills like using tourniquets, applying direct pressure, and packing wounds

💥 Gain the confidence to respond in emergencies at home, work, or in your community

💥 Learn simple, life-saving techniques that anyone can use

Don’t wait until it’s too late—be prepared to step in when it matters most.

👉 REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992436479144?aff=oddtdtcreator

A huge THANK YOU to Catholic Charities for partnering with us to bring their Fit & Sit program to the Village Hall! This...
08/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Catholic Charities for partnering with us to bring their Fit & Sit program to the Village Hall!

This free wellness class was a wonderful addition to our community, providing older adults and individuals with limited mobility the opportunity to stay active in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment.

Fit & Sit is a low-impact seated exercise class that combines gentle movement, strength and flexibility exercises, and engaging activities to help participants improve their overall health and well-being. The class offered a moderate level of physical activity perfect for those looking to stay active while exercising at their own pace, all while having FUN!

We are grateful to Catholic Charities for their commitment to helping our residents live healthier, more active lives. Thank you for making this valuable program available to our community!

Be on the lookout for details about future class offerings from Catholic Charities, including BINGOCIZE, beginning in January!

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1 Veterans Pkwy
New Lenox, IL
60451

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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