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Spreading Awareness: Grassroots Distribution of The Truth About Drugs Booklets
Community Activities Jason Merrill Community Activities Jason Merrill

Spreading Awareness: Grassroots Distribution of The Truth About Drugs Booklets

Volunteers and interns distributed drug education booklets at local stores, schools, community centers, and NYPD precincts. The materials, available in 22 languages, cover a wide range of drugs and their negative effects on health. Download or order booklets at drugfreeworld.org. The initiative aims to promote a drug-free lifestyle by educating people on the consequences of drug abuse.

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Reaching Millions in Times Square with the Truth About Drugs Campaign
Community Activities Jason Merrill Community Activities Jason Merrill

Reaching Millions in Times Square with the Truth About Drugs Campaign

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World's Truth About Drugs PSAs appeared in Times Square, reaching over 1.9 million people and generating more than 30 awards and recognitions. These PSAs directed people to the Foundation's website to learn about drug prevention, which helped the program earn more than 100 partnerships across community centers and schools. With the campaign's success, they generated the first drug usage drop among teens in over a decade. The drug prevention campaign shows how community awareness initiatives can be effective in creating safer, healthier environments.

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Drug-Free World Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell in Honor of National Recovery Month
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Drug-Free World Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell in Honor of National Recovery Month

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World rang NASDAQ's opening bell in honor of National Recovery Month. Their work is particularly relevant amidst the opioid epidemic, and they aim to empower individuals to make informed choices through their educational resources and Truth About Drugs program. The event received major news network coverage, and their drug prevention PSAs played on the NASDAQ Times Square electronic billboard for an hour.

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Connecting Communities on the Court: Drug-Free World, NYPD and “Lead by Example Reverse the Trend” Team Up
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Connecting Communities on the Court: Drug-Free World, NYPD and “Lead by Example Reverse the Trend” Team Up

Discover how the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Lead By Example Reverse The Trend, and NYPD partnered for an anti-violence basketball tournament to unite the Bronx community and local police. Learn how this event series, covered by News 12 The Bronx, used sports to foster connections and empower youth while promoting drug-free living. Dive into the story of a unique collaboration aimed at strengthening bonds between the community and the NYPD.

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