Kirsten Robinson

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 10:00am Meeting Minutes Attendance: (17) [Names Redacted] Summary The Lake County Tobacco Prevention Coalition (LCTPC) monthly meeting was held virtually and was only a quick check-in opportunity for our members. The meeting began with the reading of our mission and vision statements by Adrienne Jackson. Next, we moved to a time for all attendees to share how they have been doing since the storm and any updates they have. Irene shared a quick update on events the...

To commemorate the premiere of Michael Jackson’s long anticipated biopic, Community Advocates of Northern Indiana (CANI) welcomed community members to join their CANI Movie Club event at Emagine Theater in Portage. As a part of CANI movie club, CANI ties health and wellness initiatives in with the film. CANI CEO Tracy Lewis set the tone for an evening connected to the themes of the Michael movie: struggle, healing, discipline, and resilience with a presentation on healthier lifestyles and...

Every year, millions of babies are born worldwide. Each one carrying a story filled with hope, challenges, and new beginnings. One of those stories belongs to Jelina Milsap, a first-time mother who found support, confidence, and advocacy through Community Advocates of Northern Indiana’s (CANI) Luv Mom Program. The Luv Mom Program is a maternal wellness initiative led by CANI that provides doula support, referrals to trusted community resources, and education to promote healthier birthing...