The Every Child Matters Coalition of Chemung County is sponsoring a breakfast briefing on “The State of the Child in Chemung County.” The event will take place Monday, Oct. 30, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Elmira Community Kitchen, 160 High St., Elmira.
The coalition’s 2006 report will be distributed at the briefing. This group involves area human-service and health-care professionals; educators; civic and service organizations; faith communities; and parents. All are working together to ensure that children’s needs remain a governmental priority.
Reservations are requested by Oct. 26. Call 607/734-9784, ext. 135, or e-mail everychildmatterschemung@yahoo.com.
