PARTNERS FOR YOUTH

🌟 PARTNERS FOR YOUTH 🌟 Uniting the community to benefit children and families. 📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Hub City Vineyard Church 17805 Oak Ridge Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21740 This FREE community event is focused on discovering real solutions for the challenges facing Washington County students and teachers. What can we learn when we listen to the students themselves? Listening to students, learning from their experiences, and working together to create better outcomes for every child. Join us as we explore solutions that help students succeed, especially those with special learning needs. Together we'll discuss what is working, what is missing, and how Washington County can better support children, families, and educators. Hear directly from 13-year-old Jaden Henry as he shares his experiences navigating educational programs designed for students on the autism spectrum. Featuring a community panel including: • Jaden Henry - Student • Michele Henry - Family Advocate • Dr. Brenda Thiam - Special Needs Educator & Former Maryland State Delegate • Ethan Loewen - Education Advocate • Tyree Sterling - Educator & Rock Your Mic • Pastor Chris Schlotterbeck - Hub City Vineyard Church • Pastor Jess Schlotterbeck - Grow Vineyard Learning Center This event is for: • Parents • Educators • Community leaders • Churches • Nonprofits • Anyone who cares about helping children and families thrive Includes: ✅ Open Panel Discussion ✅ Community Q&A ✅ Opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about supporting students We believe every child deserves the best possible learning experience. This conversation is part of a larger effort to bring together schools, families, churches, nonprofits, and community leaders who want to discover gifts, develop relationships, and empower potential. This is more than a meeting - it’s a chance for the community to come together and help create better outcomes for our children and families. 👉 Invite someone. 👉 Share this post. 👉 Come be part of the conversation.