The Versailles FFA will host “Seeds of Strength,” a community-wide mental health prevention and awareness event, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, in the Versailles High School cafeteria. Doors will open at 6:00pm with the program starting at 6:30pm. Created in response to recent local losses, the initiative aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and promote well-being. The evening will feature a complimentary dinner catered by Mary Bergman alongside presentations from featured speakers including Nicole Noble and FFA President Rhylan Broerman along with many other helpful mental health professionals. On-site support resources, including local guidance counselors, therapists, and representatives from the “You Matter” initiative, will also be available to assist attendees. There will also be a kids program that is run and designed but the Versailles Hope Squad.
Every participant will receive a custom gift bag containing a mental health resource journal, mood tracker, essential oils, a stress ball, a T-shirt, and a planting kit complete with seeds, soil, and information on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Admission to the event is free, but space is limited to 75 community members. Those interested in attending must register by Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2026, by scanning the QR code or using this link https://forms.gle/9eeCHbaaeMuEbs9N9. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to FFA Advisor Ms. Bergman at 937-621-9136 , FFA Advisor Olivia Hawk at 419-852-1572 or Versailles FFA President Rhylan Broerman at 937-726-8584, you can also contact email, Ms. Bergman at taylor.bergman@vtiger.org or Ms Hawk at olivia.hawk@vtigers.org. Let’s come together, listen, learn, and take a step toward making a difference in our community.
