Congratulations to The Stand Project and Community Partners for bringing home UA’s Community Safety Award at this year’s State of the City meeting.
From State Representative Steve Stivers: “ I am honored to recognize the Stand Project and all community partners involved as they receive the Community Safety Award. In achieving the goal of a healthy and prosperous community, we must rely on proven and trusted leaders, like those with the Stand Project, UAPD, UA Schools, Syntero, Ohio Health and all others who have worked to combat the vaping epidemic. Their unwavering commitment to building a safer and healthier region is truly commendable, and I am grateful to have them as partners as we work to ensure the well-being of our neighbors. They re undoubtedly deserving of recognition.”
We know that an integrated community approach to substance misuse prevention is the only proven way to impact our community. Thank you to the key Stand Project Members and Community Partners for their roles in the Vaping Video Series. Our community partners include:
Dr. John Leff (Ohio Health)
Officer Jon Rice (UAPD)
Andrew Theado (UAHS Principal)
Jason Fine (Jones MIddle School Principal)
Deb Culp (Syntero School Based Clinician)
Robb Gonda (Hastings Middle School Principal)
Stand Project Student Group
Distribution and advocacy: Paul Imhoff, Stacey Royer
Video production, writing and strategy: Alison Scott, Sonya North, Jenny and Dan Ledman (RealBrand Design)