Saturday, November 21, 2009

Anti-Drug Contest Winners on Display at Rockaway Mall Nov. 28 - Dec.5

MCPIK asked students from around Morris County how they stay drug free, and over 150 youth (ages 5 through 14) responded.

MCPIK's Community Coalition for A Safe & Healthy Morris (CCSHM) sponsored the "What's Your Anti-Drug?" contest, asking for original stories and poems, artwork, or photos showing what youth do to stay drug-free.

There were 24 winners in several age categories from 4 schools, including St. Cecilia, Sussex Avenue, Memorial Jr., and Canfield Ave. Winners were chosen by volunteers from Morris County communities and will be on display at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall from November 28 through December 5.

Thank you to all who participated!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Hispanic Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking Held in Dover


Marvy Jackson (far left) of Hope House and Marshall Wang (far right) of Morris County Prosecutor’s Office spoke to Dover Township Hispanic community members at a recent town hall meeting on underage drinking. Other speakers that addressed the group were Amanda Lopez of Jersey Battered Women’s Services (JBWS) and Carlos and Ruben Febres of Daytop.

The meeting was part of the Community Trials Intervention (CTI) program, funded by a grant from the NJ Division of Addiction Services, and presented by Morris County Prevention is Key.

The ultimate goal of the meeting is to create community awareness of the problem of alcohol use among youth. Additional meetings on the issue of underage drinking will be held in Randolph and Pequannock Townships.