Our mission is to mobilize youth and community partners to reduce youth substance abuse and create a safe, healthy and drug-free environment where youth and families thrive.
November 2016
Highlights & Updates
At this month's meeting, members ranked and prioritized the Partnership's strategies and initiatives. In groups, members "made the case" for why the strategy is important to Stratford and should be sustained. This is the first step in gaining ground for our Sustainability Plan.
'85' Reveals Most Teens Don't Smoke Weed
Youth Committee launched their
"Do you ride with the 85?" campaign on November 7.
After creating plenty of "buzz" around town and school, using signs, posters, magnets, and cups, they revealed what the 85 meant on November 21.
Youth Committee revealed that 85% of Stratford teens reported not using marijuana in the past 30 days based on Stratford's recent 2016 Search Institute Survey.
The Stratford Partnership is providing liquor merchants with a counter mat that reminds their customers to comply with the law and not provide alcohol to underage youth.
The counter mats have been designed and produced by our partners, Connecticut Distributors Inc., and will be distributed to all Stratford merchants by Stratford Police Department. Read More >>
Stratford's Asset Building Classrooms
Stratford Asset Ambassadors held their first ABC meeting since the June 1 training, sharing their Caring School Climate and Positive Family Communication ABC activities.
Message on a Coffee Cup Sleeve
The Stratford Partnership teamed up with the Stratford Rotary Club to provide coffee cup sleeves with a message that encourages parents to "talk early and talk often" to their children about the risks of underage alcohol and marijuana use.
The coffee cup sleeves were distributed at the annual Thanksgiving game, the Holiday Tree Lighting and Donut Inn at Stationhouse. Read More >>
Annual BHS vs. SHS Thanksgiving Football Game
Stratford Partnership members gave away over 1,000 re-usable hand warmers and coffee sleeves at the annual SHS vs. BHS Thanksgiving Football Game
Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Hall
Youth Committee members gave away reusable hand warmers and '85' campaign palm cards at the Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Hall.
M.O.N.E.Y Grants Now Available!
Stratford Partnership's Youth Committee is now accepting
Applications are due by Monday, December 12, 2016.
U.S. Surgeon General's Report
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy released the first ever report specifically addressing alcohol, drugs and health.
We encourage everyone to read this historic report, which provides in-depth understanding of addiction as a disease.Read More >>
Community Updates:
As of November 30, 2016, the Medication Drop Box has successfully collected and properly disposed of 3,359.0 pounds of medications since October 2013.
South End Community Center is looking for sponsors for this years toy drive. Donations can be made until December 8th. For more information, call the center.
Youth Committee members gave away reusable hand warmers and '85' campaign palm cards at the Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Hall.
