MCYAF hosts annual Volunteer Appreciation Event

Thank you to all the MCYAF partners, volunteers and supporters who continue to work with us to reduce youth alcohol and drug use in Maine Township. Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event was held on May 1st at the Des Plaines Park District Prairie Lakes.
Gene Haring from the Des Plaines Park District was recognized as Outstanding Partner of the Year. Gene is a member of the MCYAF Evaluation Sub-committee, assists by providing graphic design help and marketing expertise and helps us reach adults in the community with our messages.
We also recognized students from Maine West and South High Schools who have been part of a MCYAF Youth Advisory Board this year for being Leaders of Tomorrow. These students have been meeting monthly to provide feedback and ideas on how to reach adults with prevention messages as well as to brainstorm ideas about how to reduce youth alcohol and drug use in our community. Youth alcohol and drug use are issues that will require our entire community to work together to change. We appreciate everyone who supports efforts to help youth make healthy choices.