Tag Archives: Kids of The Community

Kids of the Community will host their annual Christmas party on December 16 where children and their families will enjoy a meal and receive gifts from sponsors. Kids of the Community Program Director Megan Marttala said the party is the only opportunity for many of the children invited to receive any presents this holiday season. Marttala said the kids will ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Paddlefest to raise money for Kids of The Community returns to Pepper Branch Park Saturday. Kids of The Community Director Barry Dishman said for more than six years they have gathered to both float and race down the river. Dishman said this is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year but it came about due to a lack ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Kids of The Community group serves to give direction and purpose to at-risk youth. Program Director Barry Dishman said his work as Warren County’s Director of Juvenile Court Services gave him an inside look into what these kids are dealing with. Dishman said whether its food insecurity, a distressed home life or education, Kids of The Community is there ... Read More »