Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
The Community
El Dorado Hills is located east of Sacramento in the Sierra foothills. This fast-growing community has a population of 30,000 in rural and suburban areas on the western side of El Dorado County. Approximately 90 percent of residents are Caucasian.
The Coalition
We formed the Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills in 2004, and we now have more than 100 individuals, agencies and organizations representing 12 sectors of the community.
Our vision is for all youth of El Dorado Hills to:
- have a successful, safe and healthy transition from adolescence to adulthood
- be fully prepared with attitude, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve their highest potential
- have ample opportunities for participation and decision making
- be safe and free from drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Our mission is to:
- expand opportunities for youth participation and decision making
- increase youth involvement in school and community activities
- coordinate the availability of community resources and services that support youth
- promote activities to keep youth safe, healthy and free from drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Our goals are to:
- increase youth development opportunities and supports
- increase and strengthen collaboration among representatives of the Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills, and to coordinate services to better serve youth and their families
- prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth
Contact: DJ Peterson
Phone: (916) 643-4393
Web site: www.edhvisioncoalition.org
Youth stars shine in El Dorado Hills
In an evening filled with inspiring stories and an impressive show of community support, the Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills recognized 45 young people at the Youth STAR Awards on Dec. 4. The youth truly were stars at the event, where they received awards for their contributions to community through youth leadership, peer mentoring, civic participation and volunteerism.
The Parent Project - El Dorado Hills
Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills - (916) 941-8482
The Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills will present this training program for parents of teenagers beginning Sept. 10. The 10-week series is taught in a supportive environment that provides parents with effective techniques designed to help their teens become responsible, successful adults. Sessions are Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is a $150 fee for the series. This program is sponsored by the coalition's Parent Advisory Council. Call (916) 941-8482 for more information and to register.
Lights, Camera, Action! in El Dorado Hills
by Raeann Jones, Coordinator
Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
The Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills partnered with young filmmaker Jacob Keller to create the Full Moon 24 Hour Film Festival. The film festival is a way to challenge and encourage emerging filmmakers between the ages of 12-18 and give them an opportunity to display their talents in scriptwriting, film shooting, effects, editing, production and post-production.
El Dorado Hills teens honored at youth awards ceremony
by Sameeha Khalid
Teen News Team member,
Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
Now Playing: El Dorado Hills anti-smoking PSA
The Teen Advisory Council of the Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills has taken its anti-smoking message to the big screen. Starting on Sept. 26, the El Dorado Hills Regal Cinemas began showing the TAC’s 15-second public service announcement on its 14 screens three times a day. The Vision Coalition and the TAC partnered with the El Dorado County Health Education Department and National Cinemedia to create the PSA and purchase six weeks of screen time at their local theater. Check out the PSA!
Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills addresses underage drinking
by DJ Peterson
Project Director
Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills celebrates teen center, skate park anniversary
by Raeann Jones
Project Coordinator, Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Jan. 19, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Teen Center and Skate Park celebrated its one-year anniversary with a skate competition and barbecue. About 200 youth and 100 adults participated in festivities that included Wii Olympics, Guitar Hero, pingpong, pool, air hockey and, of course, extraordinary feats on skateboards!
The Squires, a middle school band, played several sets and performed a lot of new music. Many youth approached them with musical interests and applauded their performance. One mother said, “This is so inspiring to see these young kids making such great music. My son came to skate, but he hasn’t left the stage all day. He’s learning guitar.”
REACH youth from El Dorado Hills and Galt perform at MLK, Jr. Day event
by Raeann Jones
Project Coordinator, Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills
On Jan. 21 at the Placerville Town Hall, residents of El Dorado County kicked off the Martin Luther King, Jr. Season for Nonviolence. Two REACH youth ― Spencer Reed, a youth member of the Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills, and John Johnson, a youth member of the Galt Area Youth Coalition ― performed their slam poetry titled “Diversity” and “Unplugged,” addressing issues of racism and prejudice. The poetry was inspired by their experiences at last summer’s REACH Youth Development Camp at Grizzly Creek Ranch.
