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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join us for our next Prevention Council Zoom meeting on May 6 to share your story

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May 6, 2026 Update

​​​​​​​CCC&Y Spotlight

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Christopher N. David, chief executive officer of Native Americans for Community Action Inc., will be the opening speaker. The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

Our meetings provide our coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.

Want to be a guest speaker at our next meeting? Send an email to CCC&Y Executive Director Virginia Watahomigie at coalition@coconinokids.org​​​​​​​ to be placed on the agenda or to receive a Zoom link to our next meeting.

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Wellness Spotlight

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

FLAGSTAFF — The 2026 Walk for Wellness — Physical & Mental Health, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at Buffalo Park, 2400 N. Gemini Road, Flagstaff.

The 5th annual event is a celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month nationally and in Coconino County.

Organizers said event is designed to make taking care of your physical and mental health a habit, raise awareness, reduce the stigma of mental health and enjoy a walk with family and friends.

Tynkertopia will have activities for children. Free t-shirt or water bottle for all participants.

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Community Updates ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Action Requested

Coconino County Health and Human Services seeks community input to inform programs and services

Coconino County Health and Human Services — Wanted: Youth Advisory Council

Prevent Child Abuse Arizona — Deadline is May 8 for Family Resource Center Exploration Learning Cohort Application

United Way of Northern Arizona — Deadline for KinderCamp™ 2026 Coming Up (May 15)

Informed

​​​​​​​Latest news from our Partners

Canyon Closet announces Summer hours

Education Forward Arizona — Gov. Katie Hobbs announces new funding and tools to expand child care access, increase affordability

Education Forward Arizona — Understanding the 2026 Proposed Ballot Measures in Arizona

Northern Arizona University publishes latest newsletter

Office of Indian Education — Reminders for Tribal Regalia at Graduation

Office of Indian Education publishes latest weekly newsletter

Prevent Child Abuse Arizona — ‘There’s a place for you’

Events

May

• Please see our monthly events calendars
•  May — Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library events this week
• May 8-9 — Donate for Mothers Blood Drive sponsored by Flagstaff Mall
• May 9 — 2026 Walk for Wellness — Physical & Mental Health, to be held at Buffalo Park, Flagstaff

• May 11 — Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) presenting free 6-week online class focused on Indigenous plant-based foods for health and wellness

 

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