Revere CARES' newly released action plan for 2010 expands its work beyond underage drinking prevention to address violence and obesity as the coalition strives to build a healthier community.
In 2006, Revere CARES conducted an assessment of the coalition's progress in preventing underage drinking and drug use. Assessment activities included: (1) review of Youth Risk Behavior Survey and MGH Revere Community Survey data from 2005; (2) a key informant study of coalition capacity and local systems changes; (3) a participatory photo journalism project capturing community strengths and challenges through the eyes of residents of all ages; and (4) mapping of 2005 alcohol and drug related arrests and liquor outlet locations. Results were released at a Town Meeting in January 2006, and televised on cable TV.
The coalition then hosted Developing a Vision for a Healthy Revere 2010 in April 2006. Over 60 community members of all ages discussed the results of the assessment and worked together by neighborhood to set forth a vision for a healthier Revere. Coalition work groups later reviewed the visioning results, and set priorities for the next four years of coalition work. The Revere CARES Action Plan for 2010 is entitled, "The Community that Thought it Could, Did!" The plan sets forth strategies to continue underage drinking prevention and begin addressing violence and obesity. For a copy of the Revere CARES 2010 Action Plan, please call (781) 485-6132 or email rbowman@partners.org.
Upcoming Events
Sticker Shock Campaign kicks off December 4th.Revere CARES collaborates with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the 3rd Annual Sticker Shock Campaign from Dec. 4 - 12, 2007. Sticker Shock targets people age 21 and over who legally purchase alcohol and provide it to a minor. This awareness campaign is run by teen leaders from the Revere High School Power of KNOW Club and the MGH Youth Zone. Under direct supervision of teachers and staff, teen leaders place stickers on multipacks of beer and wine. Participating package stores include Ocean Liquors, State Road Liquors, Woody's Liquors, D&L Liquors, Parkway Conveniance. Other stores are still registering!
Coalition Meeting, December 5th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Recreation Dept., 150 Beach St. All are invited to the upcoming Revere CARES Coalition Meeting. For more information, please call Mary Ann at (781) 485-6156 or email mzizzo@partners.org!
