Healthy Lifestyle Choices Celebrated in the Red Ribbon Virtual Challenge Until October 31st

 

Exercising for at least 30 minutes 4 times a week has many advantages. For example: it can make you feel better, reduce risk of chronic disease, strengthen muscles and bones, increase your energy levels, and so MANY other great benefits!

You have until October 31st to complete at least 15 fun challenges activities that are part of the 2020 Red Ribbon Virtual Challenge - visit www.RedRibbonRun.com to join the fun and be eligible to win a special prize!

Refraining from Risky Behaviors leads to a Healthy Happy Life

 

It pays to embrace good habits! Research shows that when you eat right, sleep right, and exercise, your mind and body are more likely to function at their best. Avoiding ALL risky behaviors including but not limited to poor diet, use of drugs and alcohol, bad relationships, etc. can help increase school participation and improve health, relationships, mindset, and so many other benefits!

Learn more about healthy lifestyle choices by participating in the 2020 Red Ribbon Challenge - but hurry, this is the last week to complete at least 15 of the challenge activities and for students in grades K-8 to win a special prize! Visit www.RedRibbonRun.com today for more details

Fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Nets 1,640.6 lbs. of Medications

 

Fall National Prescription Drug Take Back
Nets 1,640.6 lbs. of Medications

StandUP Polk and local law enforcement agencies were proud to participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back event this past Saturday, October 24^th for Polk County residents to turn in expired or unwanted human and pet medication. 

Polk County agencies collected an estimated 1,640.6 lbs. of pharmaceuticals that were safely disposed of via incineration. The drop-off sites that participated in the Medication Take Back included Auburndale Police Department, Bartow Police Department, Davenport Police Department, Haines City Police Department, Lake Alfred Police Department, Lake Hamilton Police Department, Lake Wales Police Department, Lakeland Police Department, and Winter Haven Police Department. 

The latest event brings the total for collections held in Polk County to 22,296.6 lbs. of recovered pharmaceuticals dating back to 2010. 

Unwanted medications may also be taken to the county’s six permanent drop sites, funded by Givewell Community Foundation in Lakeland, at the Police Department locations in: Auburndale (2 Bobby Green Plaza, weekdays 8-5); Haines City (35400 Hwy 27, weekdays 8-5); Lake Alfred (190 N. Seminole Avenue, 24hrs/7days); Lake Hamilton (100 Smith Avenue, weekdays 8-5); Lakeland (219 N. Massachusetts Avenue, 24hrs/7days); and Winter Haven (125 N. Lake Silver Drive NW, weekdays 8-5).  Please note: only solids are accepted in permanent drop boxes – no liquids or syringes. Do not dispose of medication in the toilet to avoid harming lakes and ground water. 

StandUP Polk is a community coalition working together to prevent harm and promote health through education, public awareness, and advocacy including strategies to prevent youth substance abuse. For more information, please contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week: October 23 - October 31

 

Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985. Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug awareness and prevention program.

InnerAct Alliance and Publix Super Markets are proud to continue our community's Red Ribbon tradition with the 2020 Red Ribbon Challenge to support prevention of substance abuse and bullying.

There's still time to sign up and take part in fun weekly challenge activities that include Nutrition, Healthy Mind/Body, Kindness & Intolerance, Help Save The Planet, and Healthy Lifestyle. Kids in grades K-8 can register FREE at www.RedRibbonRun.com, complete 15 challenges, and post a picture or description of completed activities on the Red Ribbon Facebook page with the hashtag #redribbonchallenge for a chance to earn points and win a special prize. Anyone may register (free) and take part in the Red Ribbon Challenge; however, prizes will not be available to older students, adults, or non-registered participants. 

The Challenge ends on October 31, so register today to join the fun!

National Medication Take Back Day This Saturday, October 24 from 10AM-2PM

 

NATIONAL MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY THIS SATURDAY!

If you have unwanted human or pet medication taking up space in your home, here's a chance to dispose of it safely this Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at one of the 8 local Police Department locations listed above. 

Call StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777 for more information!

Have You Seen the Red Ribbon Virtual Challenge TV Commercial?

 

InnerAct Alliance Office Building Featured in Historic Dixieland Neighborhood Association’s Century Home Project

 

InnerAct Alliance Office Building Featured in
Historic Dixieland Neighborhood Association’s 

Century Home Project 

InnerAct Alliance is proud to learn that our office building, located at 621 South Florida Avenue, in Lakeland, will be featured in the Historic Dixieland Neighborhood Association’s Century Home Project, a new endeavor to commemorate homes in the Dixieland Historic District that have been built 100 or more years ago.

The origins of this two-story building, located on the NW corner of South Florida Avenue and W. Palmetto Street, date back to 1919-1920. It has served as “home base” for InnerAct Alliance, the nonprofit substance abuse prevention agency formerly known as the Drug Prevention Resource Center, since 2001. According to the letter of designation received from Jason Hagerman, secretary of the Dixieland Neighborhood Association, a solid cast bronze marker will be presented to InnerAct Alliance to proudly display on the exterior of the property to mark the Century Homes designation.

“Our board of directors and staff are excited for our office building to be named among the first group of Century Homes to receive this special commemoration,” said Angie Ellison, executive director of InnerAct Alliance, “We look forward to displaying the bronze plaque proudly!”

For information, please contact Angie Ellison, InnerAct Alliance Executive Director at (863) 802-0777 or visit the Dixieland Neighborhood Association’s website www.historicdixieland.com/centuryhomes for further details about the project.