Volunteer with Straight Up! Straight Up volunteers (from left): Raquel, Laura, Natalie, Matthew and Ryan. We’re looking for Ventura County residents ages 12-25 to get involved, in creative and interesting ways, to raise awareness about alcohol/drug use and other destructive behaviors that are dangers to young people.
“As Americans gather with friends and family to share in the holiday season, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of celebrating safely. Every year, accidents involving drunk, drugged, or distracted driving claim thousands of lives, leaving families to face the heartbreak of losing a loved one. We stand with all those [...]
ATTN: VENTURA COUNTY YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14-25 1st PRIZE $350 • 2nd PRIZE: $250 • 3rd PRIZE: $150 Deadline: November 29, 2012 • Winners announced: December 13, 2012 Download submission form | Download flyer We’re looking for short videos that highlight the need to JUST TALK ABOUT IT – why it’s important to discuss HIV/AIDS among your [...]
Contest co-winner Sean White, Straight Up Program Director Katherine Kasmir, actor Bradshaw Pruitt, co-winner Camilo Alvear. Straight Up’s 2012 “Make a Difference” video contest was a success, bringing in a wide variety of creative videos from all over the County, including Ventura, Ojai, Thousand Oaks, Port Hueneme, Oxnard.. and beyond. Winners were notified and awarded [...]
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Summerfest is coming! Ventura Education Partnership brings our children and community together in a day-long event of fun, physical fitness events, music and healthy foods. This event celebrates our healthy community and also raises funds for nutrition and exercise programs.
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The popular “Be the DD and Win” campaign, which started in downtown Ventura in 2011, has expanded its reach to Thousand Oaks recently. The Prize Posse, who promote awareness and appreciation of designated drivers at nightspots, has given away pamphlets, candy, and wristbands, as well as big-value prizes, to participating entrants — who are the [...]
This month, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) celebrates the 26th Anniversary of Alcohol Awareness Month with the theme, “Healthy Choices, Healthy Communities: Prevent Underage Drinking.” NCADD President/CEO, Robert J. Lindsey said, “We chose a theme that will allow NCADD’s National Network of Affiliates and other NCADD Alcohol Awareness Month supporting organizations [...]
