LOS GATOS JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION Reviews

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jycross

My Role: Board Member & Chairman-2yrs, School Representative-1yr, Community Liaison-3yrs, Newlsetter-3yrs. Login to send private message

September 25, 2011

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September 25, 2011

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CASA - Community Against Substance Abuse - provides education to local youth and their families about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse as well as providing fun, alcohol & drug free activities. We hope to change teen’s attitudes about using substances through providing positive alternative activities, such as Red Ribbon Week, Teen Fashion Shows, Running Clubs, Drug Free Week, social functions thru the local teen center, etc. CASA also works with other organizations: schools, counselors, the teen center, the police department, churches and speakers groups to inform and educate students and their families about what is happening in the community in regards to drug and alcohol issues. CASA holds monthly open meetings for community members, Prescription Drug Disposal events, distributes a quarterly newsletter, and provides scholarships to college bound seniors.

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AcceptingCommendation from the Mayor for the oraganizations "...outstanding contribution to the community" (2009), CASA's having an active role in the 30% decrease in drug & alcohol susp4ensions at the high school (2008), presenting 3 scholarships to college bound seniors, involving 180 students in a Teen Fashion Show (2011), and many, many more.....