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 trailers along with donating items for the kids.
From Julia Manning, Youth Advocacy Board Member from New Jersey. Julia said, “Sadly I could not be there because I was in Disney, but I am so happy that the D.A.R.E. float was successful and that the students and community members could help out our D.A.R.E. Officers and program.”
Inspiring Talks Fuel D.A.R.E. Leadership Campers
This past weekend, 88 students from the five high schools in Timmins attended the third-annual D.A.R.E. Leadership Camp at Camp Bickell. Valerie Demers, left, and Annabelle Breton, both Grade 12 École secondaire catholique Thériault students, were among the counsellors…
Allison Littrell, Youth Advocacy Board Member from Washington, at Saint Joe’s Elementary School D.A.R.E. Graduation
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 role in...
Suenalo Vocalist Michelle Forman Honored as Champion for Children
Even before singer Michelle Forman had musical aspirations, the Miami native knew she wanted to help others. “Since I was a girl I felt I was supposed to do something bigger than me,” the longtime vocalist of Afro-Latin fusion band Suenalo said. “I was always…
Congratulations to New Brunswick’s Latest D.A.R.E. Class!
Officers involved with the City of New Brunswick's D.A.R.E. Program. (L-R) Officer Eddie Bobadilla, Det. Danny Gallardo, Lt. Raymond Trigg, Officer Hector Lugo and Det. Harry Hudson. The 28th class of New Brunswick kids to pledge to live healthy and safe lives...
Hasbrouck Heights Police Department Hosts Party for D.A.R.E. Grads
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department treated the town's fifth grade students to a party for successfully completing the D.A.R.E. program. Over 200 students from Lincoln School, Euclid School, and Corpus Christi School attended a private...
In Memory of Pamela Gallade
D.A.R.E. America was privileged to be a recipient of proceeds from the Pamela Gallade Charitable Remainder Unitrust. Pamela Markey Gallade passed away last fall at the age of only 63. Mrs. Gallade was born in North Carolina and raised in Oceanside, California. She...
Rebecca Alves, YAB Member from Brazil, Visits Minas Gerais Military Police High Command
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...
Maryland D.A.R.E. Officers’ Association Newsletter, April 18, 2019
It was wonderful seeing everyone this year at the Maryland D.A.R.E. conference. We often get so wrapped up in our little part of the world, that we forget about our brothers and sisters in other jurisdictions. It is reassuring and comforting to see each of you…
Report from Julia Manning, D.A.R.E. Youth Advocacy Board Member from New Jersey: East Brook School Day 1
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...
