The PPP worked with the Students Against Destructive Decisions Chapters at Taconic and Pittsfield High Schools (PHS) to survey students about their attitudes regarding alcohol and design a new marketing campaign that will highlight the positive norms at both schools.  The first set of messages will be printed in the PHS planners for the coming year.  Taconic messages will be focus group tested this summer.
Read more about the marketing campaign and see the other planner ads here.

PPP and the Red Cross Youth Leadership Program teamed up for three events; Sticker Shock, a Shoulder Taps Survery, and a Safe Prom Presentation. During Sticker Shock, the teens visited participating liquor stores and placed stickers on multi-packs of beer and winecoolers.  The stickers were designed by a student and read, "Don't spend a wage on those underage!", reminding customers of the 21 year old drinking age. Teens from the Red Cross group also conducted a Shoulder Taps survey and performed at the Safe Prom Presentation at the Berkshire Museum Theater. 

Four young people will receive S.A.Y. It Proud Awards at the Westside's Gather-In, on July 23rd at 1:45 pm in Pitt Park.
Please come and support the community and our deserving youth.  These kids have been nominated  because they are participating in positive activities, making healthy choices, and working hard!  The winners will receive valuable prizes, thanks to our sponsors, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, and the Pittsfield Family YMCA. Click here to download the nomination form. We accept nominations on a rolling basis.