Coalition Information
Coalition Meeting Time Change
To better accommodate the public, effective April 17, 2012, the coalition meeting time will be Noon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month on the 3rd floor of the Floyd County Health Department, Prestonsburg. Lunch provided to those who RSVP. You can RSVP to Mike Vance, 606-226-2075, mikevance@suddenlink.net; Carol Jo May, 606-285-6692, cjmay@olwh.org; or Leslie Howell, 606-263-4370, 606-339-7358, speak@suddenlink.net
Past Activities
• J.M. Stumbo Elementary School UNITE Club receives Youth Impact Award for 2010-11. To view photos click here. To read story click here.
• J.D. Adams Middle School UNITE Club receives Fundraising Award for 2010-11.
• Floyd County conducted a “Motorcade to Recovery” awareness event in September 2010. To view photos click here.
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Floyd County News
Free basketball camps return
Five free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and locations: • Tuesday, June 5 – Rowan County, the old middle school gym, 415 West Sun Street, Morehead. • Thursday, June 7 – Clay...
Read MoreDrug education program training
MANCHESTER – Representatives of organizations across central and eastern Kentucky have received training on a series of evidence-based programs designed to help educate parents, teens and concerned citizens about drugs. To view photos from the training click here. Thirty-five individuals from community coalitions, treatment and recovery programs, schools and the state juvenile justice program...
Read MoreAlpha Natural Resources supports Camp UNITE
MANCHESTER – Exemplifying its philosophy of “Running Right,” Alpha Natural Resources announced it will be a major corporate sponsor for Camp UNITE 2012. Company officials presented a $17,000 check to the Operation UNITE Foundation during a ceremony at Eastern Kentucky University’s Manchester Campus on Thursday, May 3. Accepting the donation was Karen Kelly, who heads the...
Read MoreDionysus: Addiction takes center stage
Two free theatrical performances and town hall discussions on crucial issues related to substance abuse and addiction will be held on Thursday, May 3, in Manchester and Hazard. “The Dionysus Project: Addiction Takes Center Stage” is an innovative public health collaboration between The Partnership at Drugfree.org, Outside the Wire, Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy and Operation...
Read MoreTornado relief efforts
Operation UNITE is assisting emergency management officials in counties hit by the March 2 tornadoes. Currently the greatest needs are for supplies in Menifee and Lawrence counties. This is an immediate need. Supplies Needed: Non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, socks, garbage bags, diapers, wipes, Germ-X, shampoo, deodorant, paper products, rubber storage containers, hammers, nails, shovels,...
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