Help Us Make the First Few Minutes Count
Emergencies don’t always happen when a professional is nearby. Sometimes, the first person who can make a difference is simply the person standing next to you.
The GOODS: Co-Op & Shop is bringing our community together for a free, hands-on learning event focused on practical emergency response skills that can help you feel more prepared to act when it matters most.
This event is about building life-saving confidence, learning practical skills, and knowing what to do in those critical first few minutes while help is on the way.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice skills such as:
Basic first aid and emergency response
CPR and AED awareness
Recognizing and responding to common emergencies
Bleeding control
What to do while waiting for professional help
Practical skills for homes, businesses, families, and everyday situations
We also want to bring local businesses, organizations, first responders, and community members together to build a stronger culture of preparedness throughout our community.
WHY WE’RE DOING THIS
Part of The GOODS’ mission is helping our community become more connected, capable, and resilient.
We believe that learning how to respond in an emergency is another part of taking care of one another.
We’re working to make this a FREE community event, supported through local donations and community partners, so cost isn’t a barrier to learning skills that could one day help save a life.
We’ll also have healthy food options available, because building a resilient community includes reconnecting with healthy, whole foods and taking care of ourselves before an emergency ever happens.
Come learn. Come practice. Come prepared.
Because when something happens, those first few minutes count.
Organizer
Venue
The VFW offers a large, flexible event space designed to accommodate everything from community gatherings and workshops to large-scale events.
Inside, the facility features a large main event hall, a front room, and a full kitchen, giving event organizers plenty of room to spread out, set up food service, create activity areas, or host multiple parts of an event at once. The main hall is exceptionally spacious, making it a great option for sporting events, performances, markets, dances, fundraisers, and community events.
The outdoor space is equally impressive, offering a large area for events that need room to grow. It can accommodate large crowds, outdoor activities, vendors, games, tents, food trucks, parking, and community gatherings.
Whether you’re planning a small meeting or an event that brings the whole community together, the VFW offers the space and flexibility to make it happen.
701 W. Stuart Dr., Hillsville, Virginia 24343
vfw1115media@gmail.com
1 276-728-2911
