Join Us during Light & Unite RED Week 2024

Image courtesy of Community Advocates Public Policy Institute.

Milwaukee County—The RISE Drug Free MKE coalition is holding Light & Unite Red Week during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, March 18 to March 24, to make sure that everyone, including our youth, can tell the difference between myths and facts about substances.

“A key way to prevent someone from developing a problem with alcohol and other drugs is to arm them with facts so they can make informed decisions about their health and well-being,” said De’Shawn Ewing, Community Outreach and Engagement manager at Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. “That’s why Light & Unite Red Week activities are educational, but supportive and fun, too. We want folks to know that they don’t need substances to enjoy themselves, and they aren’t alone in wanting to make changes to improve their lives.”

During Light & United Red Week, RISE Drug Free MKE coalition partners, with the support of Milwaukee County DHHS Behavioral Health Services, is offering a mix of enlightening events and activities to show our support for substance-free living Milwaukee County, especially for our youth.

You can find a full list of events on the RISE Drug Free MKE website; space is limited and registration is required for some events. Activities include:

• Safe & Sound is offering Prevention Trivia Night on March 18 and Sip Responsibly and Paint Night on March 20
• Pathfinders Milwaukee is hosting mocktails and yoga on March 19, AODA Bingo on March 20, AODA Jeopardy on March 21, and a screening of the movie “The United States vs. Billie Holliday” on March 22
• South Shore CARES is hosting a resource fair at St. Francis High School on March 20
• The Hoan will light up RED on March 20 to demonstrate the community’s support for people who are living great lives without substances, including people who are in treatment or recovery
• The Southeast Region of the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute are presenting the webinar “Creative Facilitation & Engagement Practices for Community Prevention Leaders” on March 20
• Neighborhood House of Milwaukee is hosting Community Skate Night on March 21, sponsored by RISE Drug Free MKE
• The Dominican Center, RISE Drug Free MKE, and Community Advocates Public Policy Institute are organizing “Community Care Night: Addiction, Healing, and Discovery” on March 22
• Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is hosting “Language Matters: Dignifying Lived Experiences Through Words” webinar on March 22

In addition, RISE Drug Free MKE partners are asking the whole community to get involved. Here’s how:

• Like, follow, and share Light & Unite Red on Facebook for information and resources about substance use prevention
• Wear RED, post your picture on Facebook, and tag @LightUniteRed so we can share your support
• Check out our Light & Unite Red Week calendar of events on the RISE Drug Free MKE website at risedrugfreemke.org

RISE Drug Free MKE is a county-wide coalition of diverse partners who aim to prevent and reduce substance misuse. It’s housed at Community Advocates Public Policy Institute with support from Milwaukee County DHHS Behavioral Health Services. Learn more at risedrugfreemke.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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