Working Together for the Good of All!

Operation Safe community (OSC) was organized in 1990 as a community response to the alarming growth of issues related to at-risk youth. It is incorporated as a charitable, non-profit, community based, volunteer coalition embracing multiple organizations and individuals who contribute their support to community problems solving. OSC is a growing coalition of community parents, government agencies, elected officials, educators, law enforcement, business people, public and private service organizations, church and civic leaders who are “working together for the good of all.”

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to focus on safety for children and families through the development of partnerships that promote security and harmony of community life. This is accomplished through awareness, involvement and cooperative action at grassroots and organizational levels, linking services and resources in an ever-evolving society.

WHAT WE DO

OSC activities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Regular monthly meetings--held to share information about community events, issues, concerns, and new available resources in order to effect positive change.
• Education for parents and Students—including activities, programs, workshops, and printed materials to empower parents and students to increase personal effective- ness and academic success.
• Community and Neighbor- hood Education — community awareness using local media, networking, and a monthly newsletter. Promote and support community hotlines, which address problems such as graffiti removal and drug abuse.
• Community Events -- Promotion of Red Ribbon Week, Safe Com-munities Week, Buckboard Days, parent group events, and other programs, which unify the community and encourage effec-tive communication.
• Community advocacy for social action -- Promote the needs of the community to elected officials in local, regional, state, and federal positions.
• Positive Youth Activities — Provide opportunities that will encourage youth to share their talents and give back to the community through service learning projects.
• Ready Resources — Provide re-sources to residents and agencies, along with emergency hotline information.
• Community Partners — Encourage business community to be active partners in promoting a healthy, safe environment, through links to the schools and youth organi-zations.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the goals and purpose of Operation Safe Community that are described in this brochure. Paid dues are not a requirement for member-ship. However, financial support is appreciated to offset organizational expenses of mailings, scholarships, and publications, and to encourage tax-deductible contributions. As Operation Safe Community is a charitable, non-profit organization, donations may be made to OSC through United Way employee designation programs.

Please complete the information on the following form in order to be added to the OSC mailing list. Giving us your email address allows us to send information to you about meetings and events via Internet. Information submitted here will not be shared with other organizations without your pre-approved permission. You can find the form in the attachment below.