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Rylee Grubb, D.A.R.E.’s 2020 Louis “Skip” Miller National Scholarship Recipient

May 14, 2020

Each year, D.A.R.E. America International awards one member of its Youth Advocacy Board a $20,000 college scholarship. This year, Rylee Grubb from Arkansas was named the recipient of the D.A.R.E. America Louis ‘Skip’ Miller National Scholarship recipient…

Michigan YAB Member Jack Droelle lands in Rhonda’s Brag Book

Mar 22, 2020

Jack Droelle, D.A.R.E. Youth Advocacy Member from Michigan, recently landed in Rhonda Walker’s Brag Book. Rhonda’s Brag Book recognizes young persons who make a difference in the community. Watch the video…

Plainfield Sophomore Serves on D.A.R.E. International Youth Advocacy Board

Feb 20, 2020

Delaney O’Sullivan grew up with the D.A.R.E. program. The Plainfield South High School sophomore started in the program when she was in first grade at Holy Family Catholic School and completed D.A.R.E. 2.0 in seventh grade. Now O’Sullivan is serving a two-year term as...

Julia Manning, D.A.R.E. America’s 2019 Louis “Skip” Miller National Scholarship Recipient

Dec 18, 2019

Each year, D.A.R.E. America awards one member of its Youth Advocacy Board a $20,000 college scholarship. This year, New Jersey Youth Advocacy Board (YAB) member Julia Manning was named the recipient of the 2019 D.A.R.E. America Louis ‘Skip’ Miller National Scholarship...

Mt. Vernon Student Named State Rep for International D.A.R.E Board

Aug 12, 2019

FORTVILLE — Indiana’s new representative on an international youth board for drug abuse education is from Hancock County. Maitlyn Griner, a Greenfield resident and sophomore at Mt. Vernon High School, is settling into her new role of representing the state on the...

Report from Asia Brown, YAB Member from Alabama, on National Night Out

Aug 8, 2019

On yesterday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office hosted its National Night Out celebration at the Home Depot (Chantilly). I had the privilege of being a part of this community event while representing D.A.R.E. There were first responders, The Pike Road Volunteer...

Allison Littrell, Youth Advocacy Board Member from Washington, at Saint Joe’s Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation

Jun 5, 2019

Recently, Allison Littrell, Youth Advocacy Board Member from Washington, had the opportunity to speak at Saint Joe’s Elementary School for the D.A.R.E. graduation. Allison said, “I had an amazing time being able to interact with students, explaining my...

Park Ridge D.A.R.E. Students Help Officers with Memorial Day Float

May 31, 2019

On Monday, May 27th, a bunch of D.A.R.E. students helped D.A.R.E. Officers Greg Santangelo and Kyle Dutcher during the Memorial Day Parade. Brett Unger from Creative Pavers in Park Ridge donated his time and resources with painting, decorating, and pulling the...

Rebecca Alves, YAB Member from Brazil, Visits Minas Gerais Military Police High Command

May 15, 2019

On May 15, Rebecca Alves, D.A.R.E. Youth Advocacy Board Member from Brazil, visited the High Command of the Military Police of Minas Gerais State. She had the opportunity to speak to 44 colonels/commanders about the importance of D.A.R.E./PROERD and discuss public...

Report from Julia Manning, D.A.R.E. Youth Advocacy Board Member from New Jersey: East Brook School Day 1

Apr 26, 2019

D.A.R.E. Officer Santangelo and I just completed the first day at East Brook Elementary school for 1st and 2nd grade! We did one 1st grade class and two 2nd grade classes. These kids were so engaged and had a lot of questions to ask about emergencies, 9-1-1 and what...

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