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Our Campaign Mission and Values
The mission of the Get Up & Go! Campaign is to transform St. Clair County into the healthiest county in the United States by the year 2020!

As an organization, Get Up & Go! embraces the following values:

  Excellence: We are committed to providing information on the most effective programs
  Fairness: We believe everyone deserves opportunities for success
  Compassion: We want to help our neighbors work together towards a common goal
  Integrity: We are committed to doing what is right for everyone
  Responsibility: We are responsible for making our communities a better place
  Discipline: We are committed to doing whatever it takes to fulfill our mission

Responsibility: We are responsible for making our communities a better place

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Tuesday May 28, 2013
Gray Matters! Suicide Prevention/Awareness   10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Empowering seniors, their families and caregivers- Educational Series Lively discussion by Doyle Wilson. Question, Persuade, Refer. Know the signs to look for and how to help those thinking about suicide. **Door Prizes, with lunch after **RSVP Required
Sponsor: Violence Prevention Center and Illinois Healthcare Coalition
Location: Call for Help
Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
Elder Sensitivity: Jennifer Barbour, Christian Home Health   8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Illinois Healthcares Coalition and the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council are working together to bring information to you in an engaging, workable way. Come and join for breakfast and learning before you start your busy day. **Interactive Activity to increase awareness of issues associated with aging. **$5 at the door which covers cost of training and breakfast. **RSVP required and due one week prior to the event by calling Debra Mize at 618-236-2531 or by email at debra.mize@vpcswi.org. **Registration begins at 8:15.
Location: Memorial Hospital, Belleville
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Gray Matters! LGBTQ   10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Empowering seniors, their families and caregivers- Educational Series. Lively discussion by Sherrill Wayland. All people have the right to inclusion. Presentation will discuss the rights and needs of aging Gay and Lesbian population. **Door Prizes, with lunch after **RSVP Required
Sponsor: Violence Prevention Center and Illinois Healthcare Coalition
Location: SAGE
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Video and Discussion for "An Age For Justice:" Jan Douglass, FVCC   8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Illinois Healthcares Coalition and the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council are working together to bring information to you in an engaging, workable way. Come and join for breakfast and learning before you start your busy day. **Confronting elder abuse in America. **$5 at the door which covers cost of training and breakfast. **RSVP required and due one week prior to the event by calling Debra Mize at 618-236-2531 or by email at debra.mize@vpcswi.org. **Registration begins at 8:15.
Location: St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville
Tuesday Jul 30, 2013
Gray Matters! Sexual Assault Prevention    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Empowering seniors, their families and caregivers- Educational Series. Lively discussion by Artresha Williams. Often not discussed, sexual assault is an important topic to ensure safety of you and your peers. **Door Prizes, with lunch after **RSVP Required
Sponsor: Violence Prevention Center and Illinois Healthcare Coalition
Location: Call for Help