In order to keep pace with the latest trends in the tobacco and alcohol industry, we must constantly research data and consistently create current and fresh public service announcements to raise awareness and educate the community. Thanks to our partner JYoung Media, we are able to stay current wit
On September 27th, Learn To Grow, Inc. collaborated with City of Atlanta Councilmember Joyce Sheperd for the 2014 National Night Out, at Oak Hill Health Center to help foster positive relationships between the community and law enforcement. There were over 250 people in attendance. We provided educ
On August 15th, our own Neka Gilliam was a guest speaker at the National African American Tobacco Prevention Network (NAATPN) Faith-Based Institutions Tobacco End-Game Health Summit that was held here in Atlanta. The purpose of the summit was to raise awareness in the faith-based community of the he
Desha Smarr, Joseph Cole, Deshanda Smarr and Cantrell Foster, support CVS Health's decision to end tobacco product sales. Our Youth Advocates, all Atlanta high school students, attended and participated in an anti-tobacco leadership training hosted by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Team member
Cantrell Foster, Deshanda Smarr, Desha Smarr, and Joseph Cole accepted the Youth Advocates of the Year award. Four of our Youth Team Members, working with Learn To Grow Inc. and community partner the H.E.A.R.T. Coalition, were named Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids f
Learn To Grow, Inc. team members, Denise Smith and Neka Gilliam served as Camp Counselors/ Asthma Ambassadors at the American Lung Association’s Camp Breathe Easy held at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder, GA from June 7– June 13, 2014. Camp Breathe Easy is a six-day, five-night residential camp for ch
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness month, we were able to add to our media campaign through our Project Northland program. Project Northland is an evidenced based curriculum for teens encouraging them to not give in to the pressures of drinking alcohol. The curriculum was implemented to 319 local m
Take a moment and view the video: "Learn To Grow, Inc.:Facilitating Community Change” funded by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, 2012. Enjoy and share with others! Have A Great Day From Learn To
