Jackson County United Way to hold ‘community conversation’

The Jackson County United Way and Jackson County Public Library are partnering throughout the county to participate in what is being called a community conversation initiative. The organizations have hosted nearly 20 conversations in the last three months and will host another 10 in the next month. The next conversation is scheduled for Thursday at the Jackson County Public Library in Seymour from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Tonja Couch, executive director of the Jackson County United Way, says that each conversation is a better chance for the organization to understand people’s aspirations, concerns, and what actions they believe might make a difference in strengthening the community. Thursday’s conversation, she says, is specifically focused on “learning more about aspirations, concerns, and actions regarding a safe and drug free community. These structured dialogues ask very specific questions to learn more about our county resident’s values and thoughts about the future of Jackson County.”

If you are interested in attending Thursday’s event, which is focused on a safe and drug free community, Couch urges you to register through the JCPL’s program calendar at www.myjclibrary.org/events, or call (812)-522-3412. She says that Thursday’s conversation is limited to 20 participants. Couch says that if there is overwhelming response, there will be another conversation hosted on this topic.