Good News - March 2019

OUT AND ABOUT 34 MARCH 2019 Good News • South Florida Edition Thank You First Respon- der, Inc. and Broward County Commissioner Tim Ryan launched a campaign to offer a Mental Health First Aid train- ing course to First Responders at BrandStar Studios located in Deerfield Beach, February 15, 2019. The Town Hall style meet- ing featured remarks by Com- missioner Tim Ryan, Sheriff Gregory Tony, a MHFA course overview by retired First Re- sponder, Deputy Fire Chief, Michael Allora, a live perform- ance by Singer-Songwriter Matt Jackson and the presen- tation of the First Annual Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award, as well as re- marks from Florida State Rep- resentative Chip LaMarca. The GEO Group, through its Foundation, will be an- nounced as a sponsor of the Inaugural eight (8) hour train- ing course on Mental Health First Aid, for a Class of 20 First Responders taught by Michael Allora. The GEO Group pro- vides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous gov- ernment partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversi- fied correctional and commu- nity reentry services. “Our goal with this event is to continue to raise awareness of the importance of creating a “Culture of Thank You” for First Responders, honoring those who make the ultimate sacri- fice and provide resources and solutions for First Responders in their daily lives “ said TYFRO Co-Founder and Singer-Song- writer Matt Jackson. Visit thanky- oufirstresponder.org. Thank You First Responder Launches Mental Health Program Stan Smith, Matt Jackson, Sheriff Gregory Tony, Doug Stepelton, Mark Alfieri, and Doug Campbell