The Holidays are a time to reflect on the past year and reunite with family and friends to celebrate. In the true spirit of the season, it is also a great time to support the causes we care about and do our part to help transform our communities to keep our most valuable resource, our children, safe and healthy!
Safe and healthy communities are an
important part of InnerAct Alliance’s mission to educate children, teens, and families
about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Researchers
have observed increases in substance abuse, drug overdoses, and mental health
issues in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national
emergency in 2020. As a result, our kids may potentially suffer adverse effects
for years to come.
To help meet these health challenges, InnerAct Alliance and coalition partners, StandUP Polk and UthMpact, share a common goal to expand prevention initiatives in the Lakeland and Polk County community, which include science-based education classes taught to nearly 15,000 students in 70 elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as outreach to over 100,000 citizens via informative presentations and social norms messaging, a premier youth leadership program, and family-oriented awareness events such as the Annual Red Ribbon Campaign and motivational rallies for fifth-grade students countywide.
You can assist our efforts to educate more students in Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties on the dangers of drugs, alcohol, bullying, and violence and provide families with the tools to be successful in life that will lead to a brighter future for this community!
“Community
engagement and support are vital to continue our agency’s programs to educate
children, teens, and families about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs, along with bullying prevention. Any and all donations will be appreciated!”
said Angie Ellison, executive director of InnerAct Alliance.
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