Message from Janie, I realize that I may be the only one who did not know about this organization, but I wanted to be sure and share the info with… Continue reading The Kitchen Table Foundation and Food Jobs Work
Category: Educators
Items of interest to educators
Thoughts Worthy of Sharing
By Janie Carter The Dr. Robert DuPont in this message below is one who endorses the One Choice message about not using any substances before the age of 21 because… Continue reading Thoughts Worthy of Sharing
Press Release: Laura Stack Assemblies December 1, 2025
News Release as of November 11, 2025 Renowned Speaker Laura Stack to Host Assemblies on Dangers of High-Potency Marijuana Products for Youth in Ashley County Parents and community leaders are… Continue reading Press Release: Laura Stack Assemblies December 1, 2025
Phoenix Stakeholders’ Forum
By Janie Carter I was so very glad that Arnetta Pugh told us about the Phoenix Stakeholders’ Forum held yesterday (Nov 13, 2025) at UAM. It was excellent. We had… Continue reading Phoenix Stakeholders’ Forum
Tips for Talking to Youth
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. They have a website with outstanding information and help… Continue reading Tips for Talking to Youth
Help Prevent Underage Drinking
Our kids told us in 2022 that underage drinking was their/our biggest problem in Ashley County. On both the 2022 and the 2025 surveys from our Ashley County Youth, Underage… Continue reading Help Prevent Underage Drinking
Hope Squad
Teen suicide is an issue in every high school and every community. Here is a link to one high school’s solution to the problem: Blueprint to help combat disproportionately high… Continue reading Hope Squad
Combatting Stigma with Knowledge
Combatting Stigma with KnowledgeBy: Madeline Beasley Peacock, Ph.D., Public Health Advisor and Robert Baillieu, M.D., M.P.H., Physician and Senior Advisor, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are… Continue reading Combatting Stigma with Knowledge
Black Youth Suicide Prevention
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Black youth suicide rates have been on the rise over the past two decades. SAMHSA’s Issue Brief, Black Youth Suicide Prevention, highlights… Continue reading Black Youth Suicide Prevention
Song for Charlie
Song for Charlie Special Edition Newsletter January 2025 Dear Friends, We’re reaching out today with heavy hearts as devastating wildfires impact communities across Los Angeles County, including Pasadena where Song for… Continue reading Song for Charlie