Outstanding Citizens – Rebecca McBroom & Jillian Boudreau
Taken from the 2017 PFL Annual Report. To read more, click here.
Family Funathon Sign-Ups Underway
Featuring new high-energy activities as well as well loved classics, the Family Fun-a-thon returns to Olivet Nazarene University’s Perry Center on Sunday, February 11th. Register online for Dodgeball and Stuff & Fluff BEFORE February 2nd!
2016 Illinois Youth Survey – Kankakee
Kankakee County 70% of 8th graders & 25% of 10th & 12th graders in Kankakee County were surveyed. Drug Prevalence and Behaviors New – Twice as many students had smoked e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, as had smoked traditional cigarettes. 10th & 12th graders were almost twice as likely to do this as 8th …
2016 Illinois Youth Survey – Iroquois
Iroquois County 85% of 8th graders and 76% of 10th and 12th graders in Iroquois County were surveyed. Drug Prevalence and Behaviors New – Twice as many 10th graders had smoked e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, as had smoked traditional cigarettes. 10th and 12th graders were more than five times as likely to do this as 8th graders (10-15% v 2%). …
2016 Town Hall Faith Summit
The Pledge for Life Partnership hosted a Faith Summit Town Hall Meeting on Youth Substance Abuse. This event was open to faith leaders, clergy, youth ministers, parents, educators and community members. Summit Objectives: Address “Why is it important for faith leaders to communicate to parents and youth about substance abuse prevention?” Present the local data …