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Arrowhead Youth and Family Services in Coal Valley, Arrowhead Board of Directors, Arrowhead employees, and members of John Deere will celebrate a new welding program graciously donated by John Deere with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 15th at 12:00 p.m. An Open House with refreshments will follow the ceremony.

“This is a great new opportunity for our youth. From my understanding, we have not had a welding program at Arrowhead since the late 1980’s. The partnership occurred when members of John Deere Davenport Works came out to visit with our youth to discuss possible employment opportunities with Deere. Many of the boys enjoyed the welding simulator which sparked the conversation regarding a welding program at Arrowhead for the youth. We are very appreciative of John Deere’s donation.” – says Dr. Luis S. Moreno, CEO of Arrowhead Youth and Family Services.

Founded in 1945, Arrowhead is a private, non-profit treatment facility serving at-risk youth aged 12-21. Arrowhead's mission is to motivate youth-at-risk to become productive and responsible young people by providing quality counseling, education, and social services to youth and their families.