Engaged Adults,

Thriving Youth.

Engage Douglas County is a coalition that focuses on prevention efforts from a variety of resources and organizations within our communities.

News and Announcements

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Engaged in Action Awards - 2025
Engaged in Action Awards - 2025

Engage Douglas County recently held our 2025 Engaged in Action Awards, to recognize some of the community members who exemplify the mission and values of our coalition!

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Gallery - Leading Causes of Life 5K & Festival 2025
Gallery - Leading Causes of Life 5K & Festival 2025

We wrapped up another incredible Leading Causes of Life 5K & Festival! This year we had more participants, new vendors, and an even more amazing time! Thank you to all of the participants, volunteers, and coordinators who made the day a big win for youth prevention here in Douglas County.

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Gallery - Benefit Concert - Center for Supportive Communities
Gallery - Benefit Concert - Center for Supportive Communities

Center for Supportive Communities held a benefit concert at Replay Lounge in Lawrence, Kansas featuring some amazing local musical guests! Every dollar raised goes to help keep kids in school, as part of the SupportEd program - paving the way for a brighter future.

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Youth Empowerment and Prevention

YEP!

Youth Empowerment & Prevention! (YEP!) is a youth-led organization with the goal to promote positive change within our schools and communities. Our group consists of youth chapters in Baldwin, Eudora, Lawrence, and Perry Lecompton middle and high schools.

Connect with resources

Find resource partners and programs available here in Douglas County that can assist with mental health, substance misuse, youth prevention and much more!