Throughout New York State, children are being exposed to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke in parks and recreational areas. While some communities have restricted the use of tobacco products in parks, beach and athletic fields; there is still progress to be made. In areas without smokefree laws, patrons are subjected to the carcinogenic chemicals found in secondhand […]
There are many ways to support the Alliance for Safe Kids. Please consider participating in the following programs: Amazon Smile: Shopping at Amazon? Make your purchases through smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate .5% of every purchase to ASK! Buy Local. Give Local.: Support ASK when shopping at local retailers! Sign up at www.burbio.com… click “Buy […]
For the first time, Macy’s is partnering with the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) and inviting customers to participate in Macy’s eleventh annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event, taking place Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. Customers can begin purchasing shopping passes from ASK now. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” […]
Alliance for Safe Kids is excited to announce a new partnership with Opinions 4 Good (Op4G). Opinions 4 Good is an online market research company that provides funding for non-profits across the country. For each new member joining the online survey community, OP4G will donate to Alliance for Safe Kids. Take online surveys and earn […]
July 12, 2016 – Thirty-three people were hospitalized after an apparent K2 overdose in Brooklyn, police said. What is K2-Spice (or synthetic marijuana)? K2 or Spice is a mixture of herbs, spices or shredded plant material that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. What does it look […]
Family Tragedies: How to Know if a Loved One is Contemplating Suicide to Cope Have you experienced a recent family tragedy? If so, it can seem impossible to handle. During this difficult time, however, it is important that family members come together for support. If a loved one seems like they are having an especially […]
Every year Americans head out on our nation’s highways to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and more. Unfortunately, for many, the celebrating includes drinking alcohol, which too often leads to drunk driving on one of the most heavily traveled holidays of the year. There were 397 people killed in motor vehicle […]
Spend some time volunteering with ASK in July! July 10: Lions Summer Concert 4:30-8:30pm at Jack DeVito Memorial Field: Adults and students are needed to help at the ASK Booth with Prize Wheel, Tattoos, Games and more! July 21: Movie Night 5:30-9:30pm at Jack DeVito Memorial Field: Adults and students are needed to help at the ASK Booth with […]
Whew, school’s out for summer! It’s been a long and busy year for sure! Never ending exams, Junior and Varsity sports, band practice and performances, dance recitals, SAT and ACT prep, tutors, driving lessons, drama productions, more sports… you name it and our kids did it with a vengeance. With the summer months upon us, there is a […]
There will be a free college application workshop from 4p.m. to 8p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1 in the community room of the John C. Hart Memorial Library. This workshop will organize and prepare rising senior students as they begin to apply to colleges. Students should bring a laptop and a list of six to 12 […]