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STEPS Student Youth Leaders in South County worked with @KRKC Country to create public service announcements about the importance of driving safe and sober, not only during the holiday season but at all times. #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver #DriveHighGetADUI #IfYouFeelDifferentYouDriveDifferent #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving. NHTSA www.montereycountygives.com/sunstreet #MCGives Monterey County Weekly Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey Peninsula Foundation

STEPS Student Youth Leaders worked with iHeartRadio to create a public service announcement for this holiday season. Like drunk driving, drug impaired driving is illegal in all 50 states. It only takes a little to loose a lot. #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver #DriveHighGetADUI #IfYouFeelDifferentYouDriveDifferent #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving. NHTSA www.montereycountygives.com/sunstreet #MCGives Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey County Weekly Monterey Peninsula Foundation

With the holidays around the corner, STEPS Student Youth Leaders remind you that there is zero-tolerance for impaired driving! If you feel different, you drive different. Support STEPS Program today: www.montereycoutygives.com/sunstreet (Nov.12-Dec.31) #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver NHTSA #MCGives Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey Peninsula Foundation Monterey County Weekly

Sun Street Centers works along partnering agencies to provide workshops for STEPS program. These workshops offer STEPS the opportunity to use community resources and information in their drug and alcohol presentations to other teens. To support STEPS, go to: www.montereycountygives.com/sunstreet #MCGives (Nov.12-Dec.31, 2020) Monterey County Weekly Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey Peninsula Foundation

STEPS program joined youth activists, educators, parents, health advocates and concerned citizens across the nation take a stand against the big tobacco industry. Your support will help more teens in Monterey County take action against big tobacco! www.montereycountygives.com/sunstreet #MCGives Monterey County Weekly Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey Peninsula Foundation Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

‘WE ARE TOO BRIGHT FOR DRUGS' is TODAY so do not forget to wear your shades! #SpookyRedRibbonSpiritWeek The Red Ribbon Campaign (October 23-31). Did you know? According to the DEA and the National Family Partnership, approximately 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon events and activities every year. #BeHappyBeBraveBeDrugFree #DrugFreeWeek #SunStreetCenters #DrugFree

Today’s spirit day is 'TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS' and we look forward to seeing your favorite team! #SpookyRedRibbonSpiritWeek The Red Ribbon Campaign (October 23-31). Did you know? The DEA has a program for Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts to earn a patch! Red Ribbon Patch Program is designed to provide Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a patch from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by engaging in anti-drug activities in celebration of The Red Ribbon Campaign ! #BeHappyBeBraveBeDrugFree #SunStreetCenters #DrugFree

'PUT DRUGS TO SLEEP' and wear your pajamas for #SpookyRedRibbonSpiritWeek in honor of The Red Ribbon Campaign (October 23-31). Did you know? As a tribute to Camarena during the initial local celebrations, high school friend Henry Lozano and Congressman Duncan Hunter, created Camarena Clubs and the wearing of a red ribbon to show their oppositions to drugs. #BeHappyBeBraveBeDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #SunStreetCenters

Don't forget today is day 2 'MASK THE DRUGS' of our #spookyredribbonspiritweek in honor of The Red Ribbon Campaign (October 23-31). Wear a mask, take a picture and share on social media, don't forget to tag us on any social media platform. Did you know? The Red Ribbon Campaign was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. #DrugFree #SunStreetCenters

California Highway Patrol Monterey speaks to our community about DEA #NationalPrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay event happening TODAY, OCTOBER 24 in Salinas and any changes during this COVID-19 pandemic. Through this campaign, CHP aims to remove unused prescription medication form the streets to prevent sale and overdose of unused medications. So, if you have any prescription medication you dont need, check out our previous post with participating locations! Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA #TakeBackDay

Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA #NationalPrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay is happening TOMORROW. If you have any unwanted prescription medication you need to dispose of, visit participating locations near you!

DAY 1: RED-Y TO LIVE A DRUG FREE LIFE! STEPS Student Youth Leaders remind you to participate in #SpookyRedRibbonSpiritWeek in honor of The Red Ribbon Campaign. Today, wear something red to help kick-off Red Ribbon Week campaign, take a picture, and share on social media! #DrugFree #SunStreetCenters

#RedRibbonWeek is here (Oct. 23rd-31st)! In honor of Red Ribbon Week, STEPS Student Youth Leaders invite you to take part of Spooky Red Ribbon Spirit Week. See flyer to check out details on how you can participate and don’t forget to use the hashtags #DrugFree #SunStreetCenters The Red Ribbon Campaign

Don't miss out! We invite you to be part of an informative presentation by local doctors about prescription drug misuse. CADCA #NationalMedicineAbuseAwarenessM...onth #NationalPrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Click the link below to join our meeting tomorrow! https://zoom.us/j/94639952495

Sun Street Centers has the privilege of participating in the South County Prescription Take Back Week. Overdoses involving prescription drugs take the lives of... nearly 128 people everyday (CDC, 2020). This is an important way in which we as a community can help Monterey County stay sober, especially during difficult times like these. If any questions come up do not hesitate and please contact Dee Acosta at [email protected]. . . . . #Sunstreetcenters #PrescriptionDrug #Sobercommunity #Recoveryispossible #Southcounty #Giftofhealing #DEAtakeback See more

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We made it! #SunStreetCenters has been selected to participate in #MCGives 2020 that will help raise funds for a BIG IDEA that will support Sun Street Centers' STEPS youth program in their effort to reduce drug alcohol use among minors. Link to support coming soon... Monterey County Weekly Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey Peninsula Foundation