Greetings!
Just sending a friendly reminder for you and the youth that you work with and/or mentor about an upcoming event that we're having next Tuesday (4/30). April is, among other things, Alcohol Awareness Month and we've partnered with WUSA's Andrea McCarren and several community partners to host a FREE underage drinking awareness event for youth at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library downtown from 4pm-6pm.
Just by attending youth can receive:
- 3 hours of community service;
- the opportunity to learn more about the dangers of underage drinking;
- the opportunity to hear from other youth and their experiences with underage drinking;
- a chance to participate in multiple raffles;
- 2 additional community service hours if you're tested for HIV/AIDS or STDs; and
- an opportunity to participate in a Real-Talk discussion and offer their own ideas of a future project.
That's a chance to receive 5 community service hours, great information, prizes and giveaways, and a fun interactive event as a youth leader.
There will also be a picture booth, information on summer jobs, music, live tweeting and more!
This isn't your typical, boring, seminar where we point fingers and say: "Don't drink, don't drink." I'm really looking forward to having a Real-Talk discussion with all who join so that youth can be responsible in the choices that you make on a day to day basis. Please support us in our initiatives by stopping by and encouraging your youth to attend!
Below and attached is the flyer.
Remember: What may have started as occasional use can turn into an addiction that presents extraordinary health concerns with potentially grave and tragic consequences.
See you on Tuesday!
Hope
Courtney "Hope" Bennett
Youth Advocate & Community Organizer
DC Prevention Center Wards 5 & 6
202.423.5960 cell | askcourtb@gmail.com
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