News from PATH
It’s Fall…Time to Clean out Your Medicine Cabinet!
The Mitchell-Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force wants to remind you to take time during this fall to clear out your medicine cabinet of unused and expired drugs. The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force has once again partnered with local law...
Summer Was a Busy Time for Appalachian Youth to Youth!
In July, seven Appalachian Youth to Youth members attended the Southern States Conference in Charlotte, hosted by Youth to Youth International. There, these seven youth built their knowledge and skills around substance use prevention. In addition, they met...
Appalachian Youth to Youth Win Statewide Award!
In April, members of Appalachian Youth to Youth took part in a Youth Leadership Summit in Hickory hosted by the NC Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Youth coalitions from all over...
Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Banks
Donna Banks has been an integral part of the Cougar Fit Club at Mountain Heritage High School since the beginning -- handling all the work at school by recruiting, interviewing, and serving as the school liaison with members. The program could not function without...
9th Annual BFF 5K
The 9th Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K was a Great Success! Each year, Partners Aligned Toward Health organizes the Burnsville Fit Families (BFF) 5K with the goal of uniting our community through healthy activity. The 9th Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K, held on...
Welcoming New Faces
Ashley Pogalz joined the PATH staff as our new Administrative Assistant -- helping us manage our federal grant, preparing meeting minutes, and providing bookkeeping assistance. Already, Ashley has proven to be a valuable addition! Next month, Brianna Robinson will...
Fond Farewells
PATH Board Members play an integral role in the organization. They don't just attend board meetings -- they volunteer at our community events, provide valuable insight into the needs of the community, and even send thank you notes to donors. Over time,...
Bowman Youth to Youth Members Lead School’s Participation in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
This past week (January 22-28) was National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week -- a national health observance that links young people to facts that SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs. Members of the Youth to Youth group at Bowman Middle School observed National Drug...
Volunteer Spotlight: Suzette Renfro
Suzette Renfro got involved with PATH very early on -- becoming our executive director just one year into our existence (back when we were “Graham Children’s Health Services”). Among other projects, she spearheaded the building of the Toe River Children’s Dental...
Red Ribbon Week 2017
The week of October 23-27 was Red Ribbon Week -- a national effort to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. This year, Mitchell and Yancey county middle and high school students participated in the following...