Partners Against Substance Abuse (PASA) campaign 2008-2011

Launched at the VIP Christmas Roast on December 2, 2008

Overview

Youth Bridge, Inc., a For Impact organization, is dedicated to making brighter futures for at–risk youth, is seeking partners from business and industry, education, and the community to help launch an exciting new initiative that will create a substance abuse awareness, education, and outreach program aimed at youth and their families in Northwest and North Central Arkansas. By incorporating a community-based model, Youth Bridge’s Partners against Substance Abuse (PASA) program will provide outreach, training, and education about the dangers of substance abuse to school age children, their families, and the community.

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Youth Bridge would like to announce our corporate partners in our Partners Against Substance Abuse campaign:
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Click the play button below to listen to the radio spot promoting the VIP Dinner and roast that kick off the Partners Against Substance Abuse campaign.

Wal-Mart Jewelry Department recently gave Youth Bridge $1000 for the Partners Against Substance Abuse campaign to provide area youth with outreach and education on how to make right choices.

Youth Bridge host a VIP Dinner on December 2, 2008, at the Fayetteville Town Center. The dinner officially announces the Parnters Against Substance Abuse (PASA) campaign and recognizes corporate sponsors who give generously to Youth Bridge.

The evening will highlight Dick Trammel, a lifetime partner of both Northwest Arkansas and Youth Bridge. Youth Bridge will celebrate “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Dick Trammel in a roast. Jim Blankenship from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Northwest Arkansas Edition will serve as the Roast Master. Roasters who will provide their twist on the life of Dick include:

• Governor Mike Beebe
• Congressman John Boozman
• UA Chancellor Dave Gearhart
• NWACC President Becky Paneitz
• Ed Clifford
• Coleman Peterson
• Elise Mitchell of Mitchell Communications
• plus a number of other surprise local celebrities

Tickets are available via the PayPal using the “Add to Cart” buttons below or by emailing development@youthbridge.com or calling Youth Bridge at 479-575-9471. Ticket prices are $75 for individuals and $800 for VIP tables (a 10 seat table in the VIP section, plus it gets you listed as a partner in the Partners Against Substance Abuse campaign for the upcoming year). Prices include a sponsored reception and buffet dinner. The reception and dinner will start at 5:30 PM. The roast will begin at 7:00 PM.

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