For four decades, InnerAct Alliance has been Polk County's trusted prevention leader. We're celebrating our 40th Anniversary by sharing a special memory from each year that our agency has been in existence since 1985 - along with the incredible programs that continue our mission.
Story #2: Remember the 90s? Big hair, big ideas, and a BIG GORILLA?!
Meet Eugene, our loveable "Just Say No" mascot who spent over 20 years visiting schools, participating in community events, and giving big hugs to spread the message of Hugs NOT Drugs? While Eugene is now retired, his spirit of prevention education lives on in every classroom we visit.
Then & Now
From one beloved gorilla mascot to a team of 10 professional prevention educators! Today, InnerAct Alliance teaches FREE evidence-based programs in grades 4-5-6/7-9 across Polk County schools. Our educators equip students with essential skills to make healthy choices and avoid risky behaviors that lead to substance abuse.
After 4 decades of service, we need YOUR help to reach even more students and schools in our community.
Support Our Teacher Team!
$40 = one more hour in the classroom
$400 = teaching a class for 10 weeks
$4,000 = an entire Fall quarter of classes
$40,000 = 1 full-time or 2 part-time teachers
$40 = one more hour in the classroom
$400 = teaching a class for 10 weeks
$4,000 = an entire Fall quarter of classes
$40,000 = 1 full-time or 2 part-time teachers
Donate by
texting AAA to 26989
texting AAA to 26989
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Check back again soon as we will be sharing more stories celebrating our community's commitment to preventing harm and promoting health!
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