Appalachia engages nation on Rx abuse
Citing the importance of a drug-free population to sustainable economic growth, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has agreed to serve as Operation UNITE’s educational partner for the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit next spring. The Summit will take place April 10-12 in Florida, the heart of a prescription pill pipeline responsible for bringing approximately 60 percent of diverted drugs...
Read MoreToyota presents new Highlander
SOMERSET – A new Highlander Hybrid was presented to Operation UNITE by Toyota of Somerset Wednesday, November 9, as part of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program. The 2012 Highlander – which has a suggested retail value of $47,517 – will be used by UNITE to fulfill transportation needs associated with its youth and treatment initiatives. To view photos from presentation click here In...
Read MoreService Corps serving 35 schools
Nearly three dozen schools in Eastern Kentucky will be served by AmeriCorps members during the 2011-12 term through UNITE’s Service Corps initiative. This is the fourth year Operation UNITE has received funding for the initiative through a grant awarded by Corporation for National and Community Service. The UNITE Service Corps program provides math tutoring, teaches the “Too Good for Drugs”...
Read MoreUNITE awarded $500,000 grant
Operation UNITE has been awarded a $500,000 grant to build capacity for prevention and healthy lifestyle programs across Kentucky. This grant, announced Tuesday, Sept. 27, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Community Transformation Grants to support public health efforts to reduce chronic diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities, and...
Read MoreStars shine at Shoot Hoops camp
MT VERNON – Finding good role models who walk “the straight line” can be difficult, but participants in Operation UNITE’s Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp July 14 had several stars guiding their way. The camp, held at Rockcastle County Middle School in Mt. Vernon, was conducted by former University of Kentucky basketball standout Jeff Sheppard. Assisting with the camp were members of...
Read MoreAvoid temptation, First Lady says
BOONS CAMP – A sign in the cafeteria at Meade Memorial Elementary reminds visitors: “A winning tradition … whatever it takes.” That philosophy, as it applies to the region’s fight against substance abuse, was echoed by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear during a visit to Operation UNITE’s Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp July 12. “There’s a lot of temptations out there. It’s...
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