City of Lakeland Proclaims October 2019 as National Red Ribbon Month

City of Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz Proclaims October 2019 as
National Red Ribbon Month

Each month, Mayor Bill Mutz and the Lakeland City Commission present a variety of proclamations to help spread awareness for local, state and national causes.

InnerAct Alliance is proud to be a recipient of the City of Lakeland Proclamation of National Red Ribbon Month for October 2019. In the photo above, Angie Ellison, Executive Director of InnerAct Alliance, (pictured third from left) receives the Proclamation from Mayor Mutz (pictured center) presented to the agency at the October 7, 2019 Commission Meeting. 

Substance abuse is the most common risk factor impacting youth and society. The prevention education programs offered by InnerAct Alliance have proven to be effective tools in reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors. The agency has provided prevention education to youth and adults in the Polk, Hardee and Highlands County communities since 1985 and also serves as the fiscal agent for the StandUP Polk (adult-based) and UthMpact (youth-based) Coalitions for a Drug-Free Polk. 

The 34th Annual Red Ribbon Campaign is highlighted by the Red Ribbon 15K, 5K, and popular Kids Fun Run, presented by InnerAct Alliance and title sponsor Publix Super Markets, Inc., on Saturday, November 9, 2019, creating a community event where adults compete in the 15K or 5K and elementary and middle school students participate in the Kids Fun Run around Lake Mirror and Lakeland’s downtown to support prevention education, anti-bullying, and discourage risky behaviors.