TAKE ACTION
CPP is dedicated to building a diverse community that promotes health and well being, and enhances youth and community safety through sustainable drug and alcohol prevention efforts. We cannot accomplish this without community members and agencies such as yours!
Join CPP’s efforts to create a thriving community for all:
SPEAK AT CITY COUNCIL OR SEND A LETTER TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIAL:
Help shape a healthy local environment through policies that:
decrease youth access and availability to alcohol and other drugs
decrease promotion and normalization of substances to youth
Learn more about a Health in All Policies (HiAP) Framework
JOIN A CPP INITIATIVE:
BE A PART OF OUR LEADERSHIP
CPP Executive Committee meets every other month and helps make decisions
on bylaws, sustainability, and action items.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Volunteer for Thomas Family Fun Days at Roaring Camp with Friday Night Live Youth to raise funds
Conduct alcohol outlet survey assessments to determine eligibility for the Responsible Alcohol Merchant Awards (RAMA)
CPP Member Celebrations and Awards Ceremony: First Thursday in December
TAKE THE PLEDGE
CREATE A FAMILY POLICY
Instructions English
SECURE, MONITOR, DISPOSE:
SECURE- Buy a lock box or other secure storage device to lock up prescription drugs, cannabis, and alcohol in your home as part of the Lock It Up Campaign
MONITOR- Know what substances you have at home and how much, and observe if anything is missing.
DISPOSE- Bring unused medications to free drop-off sites
DONATE
You may also write a check:
The United Way of Santa Cruz County
P.O. Box 145
Capitola, CA 95010
*please include “CPP” on the memo line
ONLINE
Go to: www.unitedwaysc.org
You will have the option to enter in your “Agency of Choice,” please enter CPP to designate your contribution to bridge drug and alcohol prevention efforts.
DONATIONS WILL BE UTILIZED TO:
provide youth and community trainings
provide community information through websites, banners and brochures
honor local Responsible Alcohol Merchant Award winners with plaques