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The mission of Connecting Youth (CY) is to promote a culture that develops in our youth the power and conviction to make healthy choices. Our primary purpose is to encourage a "no-use" community norm around alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use by young people. Our strategies include comprehensive planning and coordination of education, prevention, and early intervention programs. We believe success can be achieved only by involving all segments of our communities, including families, schools, businesses, law enforcement, health care professionals, civic groups, and faith institutions. Learn more...or become a Fan of CY on Facebook
20 FACTS for 20 YEARS
Did you know that 2010 marks CY’s 20th anniversary as a community-based prevention coalition? CY was originally formed in 1990 when a group of concerned parents from Charlotte decided that they wanted to tackle the issue of substance use among youth in our District. Below are some interesting facts about CY and our efforts to promote a safe, healthy community. Some of the statements are TRUE and others are FALSE.
1.) CY was originally called CSPY—Chittenden South Partnership for Youth. TRUE
2.) In the past two decades, CY has secured more than $2 million in grant funds to support initiatives for youth and families. TRUE
3.) Annual alcohol use among 7th graders went from 30% in 1997 down to 7% in 2009. TRUE
4.) More than 120 5th—8th graders in our District have caring adults who spend time with them weekly as a result of the CY Mentoring Program. TRUE
5.) CY has had five Program Coordinators since it began in 1990. FALSE
6.) Leadership Education: the Anti-Drug (LEAD) was created as a CY program to empower youth to spread prevention messages to their peers. TRUE
7.) The first youth member of the CY Board of Directors and the student who founded the See Why Improv Troupe in 2000 was Tyler Seeholzer! TRUE
8.) Among CSSU 12th graders, the number who reported smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days went from 43% in 1997 down to 16% in 2009. TRUE
9.)The ACCESS to CVU program that promotes community learning for everyone first began as part of a CY “21st Century” education grant in 1999. TRUE
10.) In addition to her job as CY Peer Prevention Educator, Margo Austin is also a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and a part-time superhero. FALSE, but kinda true!
11.) The two parents who have served with CY the longest, helping with countless projects over the years, are Joan Lenes and Jan Bedard. TRUE
12.) The high school student who was voted “most likely to become the CY Coordinator someday” and actually DID was Kate Wheeler! TRUE13.) Many former CY Board Chairs have hailed from Charlotte—these include Joe Blanchette, Anne Castle, and Susan Hong. TRUE
14.) Edlund Corp. has donated to CY for the past 10 years and earns the distinction of being our top business “partner in prevention”! TRUE
15.)Lynn Camara was the first SAP Counselor to work at CVU High School. FALSE
16.) CY’s first “Aw Shucks” Volunteer Recognition Night was held in 1996. TRUE
17.) CY has grown significantly as an organization over the past 20 years—from a budget of $50,000 to one of more than $500,000 per year. TRUE
18.) Among CSSU 8th—12th graders, the percent who reported “feeling like they matter to the community” went from 51% in 2001 to 62% in 2009. TRUE
19.)CY has 110 organizations/businesses that help us with prevention activities. TRUE
20.)People who support CY smile 92% more than people who don’t. FALSE, but kinda true! |
Find answers to the BINGO game in CY WINTER NEWSLETTER by clicking here.
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Thanks to our past recipients of the "AW SCHUCKS" Awards. We honor community volunteers for their contributions to supporting youth and families in making healthy choices.
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Connecting Youth, 5420 Shelburne Rd. #300, Shelburne,
VT 05482
Phone: 802-383-1211 | Email: dscott@cssu.org
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