Youth Community Coalition

Columbia- “100 Best Communities”

columbiayc2 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:58:41 +0000

For the 2nd year in a row, Columbia has been awarded with being one of the best communities for youth. That’s pretty amazing! Come celebrate this occasion on Wednesday, Jan 18 (tomorrow) at 4:30 PM at the Columbia City Council Chambers downtown. You know you want to.

First Night Columbia

columbiayc2 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:30:32 +0000

With the holidays right around the corner, you might be asking yourself, “What am I going to do for New Years?” How about I give you a suggestion: First Night Columbia. This is an outstanding event that happens in downtown Columbia on New Year’s Eve. It’s complete with live music, dancing, fireworks, and more. There is something for everyone at First Night. So, bring your friends and family and take advantage of this local hot spot.

For details:

http://www.firstnightcolumbia.org/

For Teens:

There is a venue dedicated solely to teen bands from the Mid-Missouri area. There will be awesome live bands, plus a dance party to bring in the New Year. Be there!

A Dose of Prevention for Boone County

columbiayc2 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:23:28 +0000

During the last week of October, the Youth Community Coalition partnered with multiple agencies to conduct a Prescription Drug Take Back event. This event gives residents the opportunity to safely dispose of old and unwanted medication. The abuse of prescription and over the counter medication is a dangerous trend around the nation. One of the ways to help prevent the abuse of medications is to dispose of medications that you are no longer using and safely store the ones you need to keep.

At the take back events, we collected over 180,000 pills. All together they weigh over 500 pounds! That is a great step forward, but there is so much more to do. We will have another take back event in Spring 2012. If you need to dispose of medications between now and then, we have installed a 24 hour drop box at the Columbia Police Department. Just walk into the main lobby and drop them off!

All of this work would not be possible without the partnership and efforts of the partners below:

Boone County Sheriff’s Department
Columbia Police Department
Hallsville Police Department
Centralia Police Department
Ashland Police Department
University of Missouri Police Department
Sturgeon Police Department
Harry S. Truman VA Hospital
MU Wellness Resource Center
Columbia Public Schools
Hallsville Public School
Ashland Public Schools
Sturgeon Public Schools
Columbia Daily Tribune
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Family Counseling Center–Prevention Resource Center
ACT Missouri
Missouri Youth Adult Alliance

Youth Service Day 2011

columbiayc2 — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Registration is open for Youth Service Day 2011!

This is a great opportunity for youth all around Columbia to serve together. Check out the registration page for more info. http://yc2.org/programs/yc2-events/youth-service-day/

Back To School Health Fair… This Saturday!

columbiayc2 — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:12:35 +0000

Come check out the 2011 Back to School Health Fair this Saturday, August, 13 from 9-2 PM at the Calvary Baptist Church at 606 Ridgeway Avenue! Come prepared for free dental, hearing, and vision screenings for K- 12 graders, haircuts, games (with prizes!), refreshments, all while being entertained with one of Columbia’s talented step teams! Backpacks and various school supplies will be provided on a first- come- first- served basis.

NOTE: Students must be accompanied by adults to receive services.

Synthetic Drugs

columbiayc2 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:54:33 +0000

Recently, the government has made synthetic drugs illegal in the state of Missouri effective this August. These drugs are primarily used to experience the feeling of being high. Local stores statewide will no longer sell these products, making them harder to obtain. What are your views regarding the government’s decision?

Drugged Driving

columbiayc2 — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:19:01 +0000

Most people think that drunk driving is a big issue in America today, but actually it really isn’t a big issue like it used to be. Research shows that drunk driving isn’t as common as it once was. But now there is a new problem other than drunk driving. It is drugged driving. Although it doesn’t seem like a problem really it is. it is starting to become more of a problem than drunk driving. In 2007 more than of weekend nighttime drivers tested positive for illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter medicines. In 2009 this percentage rate rose another 7 percent.That’s crazy isn’t it. So that should tell you something right there. Be Smart and DON’T drive under the influence.

YC2 Connect 2 Invite

columbiayc2 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:27:44 +0000

Hey check this out: YC2 Connect 2 invite

June Newsletter

columbiayc2 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:24:55 +0000

Hey check out our new YC2 Newsletter: June 2011

Being Involved In Positive Activites

columbiayc2 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:33:46 +0000

To be involved in positive clubs and activities is a very good thing. It keeps you motivated to do the right thing and stay in that group and it sometimes changes your attitude towards things. For example, if you involve yourself in a school sport or something that you like you will be more motivated to do right and stay in that activity because you enjoy doing it. Plus its way better than being out there doing other things that are illegal. And plus you can feel good about what you are doing because you enjoy it. That is why it is important that young people try to be involved in positive activities so they don’t end up doing other things that are not good.