InnerAct Alliance is Looking for Prevention Volunteers & Talented Performers

 

InnerAct Alliance organizes one of the largest Red Ribbon Campaigns in the state of Florida highlighted by the Annual Red Ribbon Run, the popular family participation event presented by title sponsor, Publix Super Markets, to support prevention of substance abuse and inspire individuals and families to achieve healthy drug-free lifestyle goals.

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Share your talents!

Local community individuals and groups are invited to showcase their unique talents in music, dance, and performance as part of the World Tour celebration of cultural traditions during the 2024 Red Ribbon Run festivities on Saturday, October 26. 

Volunteer Opportunities Available Year-Round! 

Helping hands are also needed year-round for other programs that impact the lives of youth, parents, families, and others in need of substance abuse prevention and anti-bullying messages. 

Call InnerAct Alliance at 802-0777 or visit our website at www.inneractalliance.org 

Clean Out the Family Medicine Cabinet for DEA’s Fall Prescription Take-Back Day

 

StandUP Polk and local law enforcement agencies are proud to join The Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Medicine stored in home cabinets is highly susceptible to abuse. Discarding medication by flushing or throwing it in the trash also creates potential health and safety hazards. This event helps educate about the potential for misuse and offers a convenient and responsible means of disposal. 

Our community’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day may include the following Polk County locations (pending confirmation of participation) for citizens to turn in Human and Pet prescription and over the counter medications in liquid and solid form as well as vaping pens and e-cigarette devices with batteries removed. Please place medication in a clear, air-tight plastic bag.

Auburndale Police Department – 2 Bobby Green Plaza 

Bartow Police Department – 450 North Broadway Avenue

Haines City Police Department – 35400 Highway 27

Lakeland Police Department – 219 N. Massachusetts Avenue

Lake Alfred Police Department – 190 N. Seminole Avenue

Lake Hamilton Police Department – 100 Smith Avenue

Lake Wales Police Department - 133 E. Tillman Avenue

Winter Haven Police Department – 125 N. Lake Silver Drive NW

Medication may also be taken to the county’s permanent drop sites, funded by GiveWell Community Foundation, at the police department locations in: Auburndale (weekdays 8-5); Haines City (weekdays 8-5); Lake Alfred (24hrs/7days); Lake Hamilton (weekdays 8-5); Lakeland (24hrs/7days); and Winter Haven (weekdays 8-5).  Permanent drop boxes can only accept medication in solid form (no liquids or syringes).  

For more information, please contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.

Official Red Ribbon Month Proclamations

 

Special Thanks to the

City of Lakeland, Mayor Mutz, and Polk County Commission

for honoring InnerAct Alliance with official

Red Ribbon Month
Proclamations

Polk County Commission
October 1, 2024

City of Lakeland Commission
October 7, 2024

Have You Seen the Red Ribbon Run & Challenge TV Commercial?

 

Have you seen the Red Ribbon Run TV
Commercial running on Spectrum TV stations?

Register to Participate
 www.inneractalliance.org

http://www.inneractalliance.org/red-ribbon-run-challenges.html

Post Red Ribbon Weekly Challenges on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/InnerActAlliance

Hashtag #RedRibbonChallenges

Register Today for the Red Ribbon Run on Saturday, October 26

 

Join Us for Week 3 of IAA’s Red Ribbon Challenges!

 

Families can support prevention of substance abuse by participating in the Annual Red Ribbon events and online Red Ribbon Challenges during the month of October that feature health-oriented challenges each week on InnerActAlliance.org for children to complete with family and friends.

RR Challenge Week 3 (October 14-20) sponsor, Florida Dairy Farmers, encourages everyone to eat smart, stay active, and practice positive self-care for a Healthy Mind & Healthy Body! Suggested activities for this week include trying different exercises, meals, and snacks. Try calming mind & body by practicing Yoga stretches and poses. Energize yourself with a cold glass of milk or make a yummy milkshake to build strong bones. Practice for the Red Ribbon Run by walking or running with your family, friends, and classmates. Most of all, be a good listener and good friend to support someone who may be dealing with a problem or experiencing sadness. We are all in this together!  

Everyone is invited to “Run the World” at the Red Ribbon Run on Saturday morning, October 26 at Lake Mirror in Lakeland. Students in grades K-8 can pre-register FREE before 10/26/24 at InnerActAlliance.org to participate in the Kids Fun Run ($5 fee on event day) – Adults pay $5 to run/walk with their children in the Family Fun Run. 

After the Run Heats, visit the

 Florida Dairy Farmers World Tour Vendor Area

 Healthy Snacks – Activities - Entertainment!

  Register to Participate
 www.inneractalliance.org

http://www.inneractalliance.org/red-ribbon-run-challenges.html

Post Red Ribbon Weekly Challenges on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/InnerActAlliance

Hashtag #RedRibbonChallenges

Project Homecoming Student Shopping Day Cancelled for October 12

 

We hope everyone is safe in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. As many students and families are dealing with storm clean-up and Lakeland Square Mall is still without power at this time, a decision has been made to postpone the previously scheduled Project Homecoming Student Shopping Day this Saturday, October 12 at the Project Prom Store. Any updates about rescheduling the shopping day will be posted here and on our agency’s social media pages in the coming days.

Thank you for understanding!