top of page

inspiring healthy lifestyles

Live Well Morris County is a nonprofit coalition committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors by connecting diverse families in Morris County, Kansas, with resources, education, and opportunities. Through strong community partnerships, we work to build a safer, healthier, and more engaged community for all.

Family bike ride
Woman Gardening in Yard

Our Community, Our Future, Our Responsibility

Live Well Morris County is a non-profit community coalition dedicated to fostering positive behaviors by providing diverse families in Morris County, Kansas, with opportunities, resources, and education. We work closely with community partners to enhance our impact and ensure comprehensive support. Our vision is to cultivate a safe and health-conscious environment that encourages community engagement for the collective well-being.

Mobilization
Kids with Pumpkins

Our Vision

to promote a safe and nurturing environment for our community that promotes responsibility and involvement.

Who We Are

Our coalition is made up of community partners who believe strongly in the collective well-being of the citizens of Morris County.

Deb Andres Professional pic 2020 - cropped.jpg

Laura Canady

President

Organization
Morris County Hospital
Deb Andres Professional pic 2020 - cropped.jpg

Deb Andres

Vice-President

Organization
K-State Extension
Deb Andres Professional pic 2020 - cropped.jpg

Jamie Johnson

Secretary

Organization
Morris Co Health Department
Deb Andres Professional pic 2020 - cropped.jpg

Amanda Craige

Treasurer

Organization
CG After Prom
Coalition partners work together to teach the 3rd graders at CGES about bike safety.
497448397_1102559888571181_4965228329095648370_n.jpg
A Bountiful Harvest.jpg
Produce grown as part of Project Oasis is being used to help combat food insecurity in Morris County.
Community members learning about canning techniques with K-State Extension.
IMG_6057.jpeg
BrendaReading.jpg
Local elementary children learn about railroad safety and receive their own Clifford book to take home.

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Council Grove Public Library Story Time
    Council Grove Public Library Story Time
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Sep 08
    Council Grove Public Library
    Sep 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Council Grove Public Library, 829 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Story Time is designed to encourage children’s love of reading via stories, songs, crafts, games and sensory experiences.
    Share
  • LWMC Grant Work Session
    LWMC Grant Work Session
    Tue, Sep 08
    First Baptist Church
    Sep 08, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    First Baptist Church, 501 Country Ln, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us for a night of brainstorming as we prepare to write grant applications to further the work we are doing in Morris county! Bring your ideas.
    Share
  • Wed, Sep 09
    Sep 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Prairie Heights Elementary School, 801 Center St, Alta Vista, KS 66834, USA
    Join us for an important community roundtable meetings led by the USD 417 Board of Education members in the Prairie Heights Gym in Alta Vista.
    Share
  • You Matter Fest Suicide Prevention Event
    You Matter Fest Suicide Prevention Event
    Sat, Sep 26
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Clint Bowyer Building, Lyon County Fairgrounds, Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801, USA
    Join us for a free family-friendly event centered around suicide prevention!
    Share
  • Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
    Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
    Oct 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Council Grove, 21 North Msn, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us at the Council Grove-Dunlap United Methodist Church fellowship hall for our monthly meeting!
    Share
  • 5th Annual Hope with Horsepower Car Show
    5th Annual Hope with Horsepower Car Show
    Sat, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Clint Bowyer Building, Lyon County Fairgrounds, Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801, USA
    Join us at the Bowyer Building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia, KS for a car show benefiting veteran suicide prevention!
    Share
  • Walk and Roll to School Day
    Walk and Roll to School Day
    Wed, Oct 07
    Council Grove Elementary School
    Oct 07, 2026, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    Council Grove Elementary School, 706 E Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us in walking and/or rolling to school! More information to come.
    Share
  • Morris County LEPC Meeting
    Morris County LEPC Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 21
    Morris County Courthouse Meeting Room
    Oct 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Morris County Courthouse Meeting Room , 501 Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Please join us for our quarterly meeting of the Morris County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee).
    Share
  • Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
    Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
    Thu, Nov 05
    First Baptist Church in Council Grove
    Nov 05, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    First Baptist Church in Council Grove, 501 Country Ln, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us at the Council Grove First Baptist Church fellowship hall for our monthly meeting!
    Share
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10:00 AM
Council Grove Public Library Story Time
+1 more
9
5:30 PM
USD 417 Morris County Community Roundtable Meeting at PHES
10
11
12
13
14
15
10:00 AM
Council Grove Public Library Story Time
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
10:00 AM
Council Grove Public Library Story Time
23
24
25
26
10:00 AM
You Matter Fest Suicide Prevention Event
27
28
29
10:00 AM
Council Grove Public Library Story Time
30
1
12:00 PM
Live Well Morris County Monthly Meeting
2
3
8:00 AM
5th Annual Hope with Horsepower Car Show
4
5
6
10:00 AM
Council Grove Public Library Story Time
7
7:30 AM
Walk and Roll to School Day
8
9
10

Live Well Morris County has limited funding available.  

 

We would appreciate any donation you can provide to help sustain our efforts long-term.   

donation

Donations
Are Accepted

bottom of page