Concrete ways to make a difference for your child, your family, your community
Thanks to the support of generous community partners, these research-based campaigns are made available at no cost. Community Partner organizations interested in having their logo included in this campaign for use in your markets may contact us for partnership options at mobilizer@wcctc.org. Any organization working with youth is encourage to contact us to learn more about hosting a THRIVE Project at your location.
Current Campaigns
All friends and community partners are encouraged to share our current public health campaign emphasizing the importance of connections to improve mental health. You may download the options and then select one or more to post on your various social media and communication channels. Downloads contains messages in both English and Spanish.
February, 2024
March, 2024
April, 2024
Previous Campaigns
Share this text: Our kids want to feel like they belong. If teens mistakenly believe that everyone their age is drinking, they're more likely try alcohol at too young an age. According to the PA Youth Survey, only 13% of PA teens report drinking alcohol regularly and only 31% have ever even tried it. Share the facts, so kids can make smart choices. #wcyouthmatter #factsmatter #youthspeakingtruth
Good things happen when a team of local youth put their heads together to come up with a meaningful public health campaign.
Click for on the download buttons and share one of your favorite youth-driven campaigns. Multiple versions available. Choose the one that best suits your audience.
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Find resources on How, Why and Where to Volunteer Locally
Volunteerism is one way to boost our emotional health. For you, for your kids, for everyone! When we help someone else, no matter how big or how small the act of kindness, endorphins get released in our brain. It's a natural high that feels good in the moment, but also has lifelong rewards. Volunteering helps us to make new connections and potentially form bonds and learn new skills. It helps us to look outside ourselves and know that we matter to someone. So go volunteer, bake some cookies, buy a plant, hold the door, smile. And if you can't convince your kids to join in, just model giving and they we learn from your example.
Share your passions today! #wcyouthmatter
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Find resources on How, Why and Where to Volunteer Locally
Whether our youth are sharing their time, their passion, their talents or a simple smile, it's all good for their mental health. By increasing our sense of value and connection to others, service is a key component of our emotional wellbeing. #wcyouthmatter #spreadtheword
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Volunteering is Linked to Overall Happiness.
In fact, research from the National Institute of Health has found that “participation in voluntary services is significantly predictive of better mental and physical health”. Yet, according to the PA Youth Survey, less than one-quarter of teens in our area report they have volunteered in the last 12 months. To connect with your community, see your value in the world and maybe even find a passion, check out these resources to Get Started Volunteering Today! #wcyouthmatter
Visit us for Tips and Tricks for finding Passion and Purpose through Volunteering.
Simple and to the point. Share this ad to remind friends and neighbors to create opportunities to model substance free fun.
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#appyhourwc
#wcyouthmatter
Share this message in the summer or holiday season when teens are more at risk and families are more likely to relax rules around underage drinking.
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#wcyouthmatter
Kids start forming their own opinions about their world (including whether alcohol is good or bad) at age 8.
Share this ad to remind parents to have ongoing, intentional conversations so that kids are clear about parental values.
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#wcyouthmatter
Reducing stigma is a critical piece to the prevention puzzle. We invite our community partners to share this ad to direct area families to important resources and remind everyone that ANYONE can become addicted.
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#wcyouthmatter
2017 -2019
Campaign Partners: WCASD
West Goshen Township, West Chester Borough,
The Melton Center, Mayor Dianne Herrin, Rep. Carolyn Comitta, Sen. Andy Dinniman,
The Beermill
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A campaign to remind parents that there are consequesnces for allowing alcohol to be consumed by minors.
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Yard signs and banners available to local townships schools, faith and community organizations wishing to participate.
More Youth Created Campaigns
Through our THRIVE Leadership program, West Chester youth are able to create their own campaigns, learning new skills and promoting positive messages among their peers.
Donations support local teens to encourage each other to make positive choices.
Created by local West Chester teens, this slogan has been made into tees, wristbands, yard signs etc. and used in West Chester schools.
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#wcctc #wcthrive
#chooseyou
The Choose YOU campaign was created by local West Chester teens to encourage their peers to make positive choices. This slogan has been promoted on social media and turned into an Instagram Challenge where teens can win prizes by visiting local businesses that help us thrive and posting their pic with a Choose YOU sticker.
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The video below is also part of the Choose YOU campaign.
Great teens are doing great work right here in West Chester!
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Track the impact.
@wcctc @wcthrive
#wcctc #wcthrive
#chooseyou
