Make it to the Table
Thanksgiving has become one of the deadliest times of the year on America’s roads because “Thanksgiving Eve,” the Wednesday before the holiday, has become one of the year’s biggest drinking days. Whether it’s young people home from college or adults who know they have the next day off from work, Thanksgiving Eve has contributed to a rise […]
Community Spotlight
ASK collaborates with every sector in our community to promote awareness and provide support tools for youth and their families to practice self care, while empowering care for others. Last month, ASK’s partnership with the business community and local law enforcement was in full effect! Did you know that ASK’s Safe Driving initiative receives support […]
November Volunteer Opportunities
In House Community Service: Tuesday, November 13, 2:30-5pm Students may come to the ASK office to work on various community service projects. Food and drinks will be provided! In House Community Service: Tuesday, November 27, 2:30-5pm Students may come to the ASK office to work on various community service projects. Food and drinks will be […]
Red Ribbon Week 2018
Raising Awareness of Drug Abuse through Red Ribbon Week Enrique (Kiki) Camarena’s death created a worldwide rallying cry against drug abuse. Kidnapped, tortured, and brutally murdered by Mexican drug traffickers in 1985, Kiki’s death mobilized the public and raised awareness of drug use and prevention. The meaning of his sacrifice continues to galvanize communities through Red Ribbon […]
October Volunteer Opportunities
Yorktown Fall Festival & Street Fair: Sunday, October 7, 10am-5:30pm Volunteer at the ASK table for an hour or all day at this great community event. Any help you can provide would be great! In House Community Service: Tuesday, October 16, 2:30-5pm Students may come to the ASK office to work on various community service […]
Smart Approach to Marijuana
Senator Schumer has proposed a bill to “de-schedule” marijuana, which would fully legalize and commercialize the drug with no restrictions on potency or packaging. That is very different from the way he had advertised his proposal, as decriminalizing. Learn more.
Prom and Graduation: Enjoy Fun, Safe Parties
Parents play a major role in their children’s choices about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. In a National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University survey to parents and teens, one-third of teen partygoers have been to parties (prom and graduation included) where teens were drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, or using cocaine, ecstasy […]
April Volunteer Opportunities
In House Community Service: Tuesday, April 10, 2-5pm Students may come to the Alliance for Safe Kids office to work on various community service projects. Food and drinks will be provided! In House Community Service: Tuesday, April 24, 2-5pm Students may come to the Alliance for Safe Kids office to work on various community service projects. Food […]