Welcome to Hudson Community First

One of Community First’s main goals is to connect youth with their community. Research shows that the more connected youth are to their families, schools, teachers, peers, coaches and community members, the more likely they will be to make healthier life choices.

Asset Builder of the Month is a new program designed to educate the entire community about asset building. The framework of developmental assets^® identify crucial relationships, values, self perceptions, opportunities, experiences and personal qualities that children and adolescents need to grow up healthy, caring and responsible.

Each month a local business or organization will display a Community First sponsorship banner and informational board, distribute informational materials and promote one of the 40 Developmental Assets^® in their business. Look for the great giveaways that support developmental assets in each sponsoring business or organization. The following sponsors value youth in our community (click on the company name to visit their website):

Asian Sun - January / February 2011
Asset # 38: Building Self Esteem
Child has a lesson to learn how to break a board. After breaking board they will receive a uniform and a month of free lessons.

Learned Owl - March / April 2011
Asset # 25: Reading for Pleasure                                                                                                                                   Come in and purchase a book to receive a special book mark.

PNC - May / June 2011
Asset # 32: Planning and Decision Making

During July, PNC will help youth to plan ahead and initiate a program to help them to learn to save now. Stop in with your child anytime and open a savings account, PNC will provide them with a piggy bank to get them started on learning to save.

Taste of Hudson - July / August 2011
Asset #9:  Service to Others - Volunteers receive free t-shirt and lunch.

Miracle On Main Street - September / October 2011

Maui Wowi - November / December 2011