ABOUT
The Risk to Resiliency coalition is a community initiative through the United Way of Central Washington, seeking to work with all members of the community to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences and foster resiliency within Yakima and Kittitas Counties. We seek to inspire inter-agency collaboration in order to empower people to create a trauma-informed Yakima and Kittitas Valley where resiliency is both accessible and equitable for all.
Our Mission
To inspire inter-agency collaboration in order to empower people to create a trauma-informed community where resiliency is both accessible and equitable for all
Vision
To build a strong and thriving community
Goals
Invite
To invite all members of the community to be involved including, schools, families, law enforcement, first responders, government officials, state agencies, businesses, hospitals, physicians, and childcare agencies.
Inform
To have every member of the community share an understanding of brain development and the impact that Adverse Childhood Experiences can have, not only on the individual, but also the inter-generational impact. To help individuals and families develop resiliency in order to mitigate the effects of ACEs. We accomplish this goal using community outreach, educational programs and educational training throughout Yakima and Kittitas counties.
Inspire
To inspire the community to develop resilient practices that will foster growth and help the community thrive.