Vision
Racine County is a place where youth assets are increasing and all youth are healthy, involved and successful members of the community.
Mission
The Racine County Youth Coalition engages agencies, business partners, communities, families and schools, to promote and foster positive change in community practices, public policy, and youth programming in order to build assets and reduce risk behaviors including substance abuse among all Racine County young people.
Interested in joining the RCYC?
Contact Seth Kuranz at Focus on Community for more information.
(262) 632-6200
rcyc@focusracine.org
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 The 2010 RCYC Media Campaign
The 2010 Media Campaign has begun! During the months of February and March, you will see the powerful "Silence is Permission' Billboards in the City of Racine. In addition you will see posters in local businesses, faith organizations, schools, and many other important partners and organizations around Racine County. The goal of the campaign is to increase community understanding of where young people access alcohol, the harm of alcohol in the community, and what action can be taken to prevent underage alcohol use.
Thank you to everyone who has helped with the start of the campaign. Anyone who is interested in hanging a poster or including a digital proof (like the one you see below) in a newsletter, mailing, or website can contact Seth Kuranz or Holland Doperalski at (262) 632-6200.
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Orientation for New Mentors
Come check out the Racine Kenosha Mentoring Program!
New to mentroing? Want to learn more about what it means to be a mentor? Come to one of Mentor Kenosha & Racine's new mentor orientation sessions! Get an overview of what is expected of mentors and how mentoring is beneficial to both the mentor and mentee. Dinner will be provided.
January 28th or February 17th
5:30-7:30
UW-Parkside Student Center
Ballroom/ Admission is free.
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2010 RCYC Meeting Schedule
The RCYC quarterly meeting schedule has been set for the 2010 calendar year. We will continue to meet at the Educators Credit Union Administration Building, 3rd Floor, Newman Rd.
The date and times of the meetings are as follows:
February 18th, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
May 13th, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
August 12th, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
November 11th, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
There has been discussion about rotating the meetings to accommodate our varying geographic limitations.We lack another large, free space 'West of the I'. If anyone has such a space that can accommodate between 20-30 people, then please contact Seth Kuranz at (262) 632-6200 and your suggestion will be considered.
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Parent Who Host Lose the Most
The Racine County Youth Coalition has been selected by the State of Wisconsin as one of 47 Counties to receive FREE materials to conduct the Parents Who Host Lose the Most Program. The program will be officially kicking off in April. It will include a strong marketing effort to increase Racine County's understanding of the possible legal and health consequences of serving, providing or furnishing alcohol to underage youth.
In addition to marketing efforts, the Coalition will be able to coordinate efforts to speak with parent groups across Racine County. If you would like to help make presentations, or connect a parent group with our efforts, please contact Seth Kuranz at (262) 632-6200.
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NPR's Report on Teenage Alcohol Abuse
On January 25, 2010 NPR covered the damaging effects of alcohol consumption amongst teens. The article portrays the terrifying effects on the brain when a teen consumes heavy doses of alcohol. Alcohol use amongst teens may cause irreparable damage to memory, brain tissue and thought process. To read more about this article click here. |
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