Strong Families Great Youth Coalition

Youth Council Hosts “Shades of Youth” Event!

Becky Johnston — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:10:30 +0000

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Youth Council will be hosting a documentary film screening of Shades of Youth: Youth speak on racism, power, and privilege, followed by a YOUTH-led and centered panel highlighting experiences of race and identity... in Har

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day

Becky Johnston — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:16:52 +0000

Did you know that nearly 3 in 10 teen girls become pregnant every year? The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy- today May 2nd- is devoted to help reduce this number. While babies are great, they're better when you're ready for them. Starting a fa

Dont get Hooked on the Hookah!

Becky Johnston — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:04:03 +0000

Hookah smoking is growing in immense popularity among today’s teens who are under the false impression that it is safe to consume! Hookah smoking delivers the same amount of nicotine as cigarette smoking and has the same negative carcinogenic effec

Earth Day 2012- Sit With Us

Becky Johnston — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:40:09 +0000

Sit With Us Because You Matter. Because Life Matters. SUNDAY APRIL 22! 12PM-4PM! COURT SQUARE! Put on by local high school students and community members, Sit With Us is a great local event for environmental awareness this Earth Day. Free food,

Do They Have An App For That?

Becky Johnston — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:11:13 +0000

You may be familiar with some of Apple’s Top 25 downloaded apps, such as Pandora, Facebook, Words with Friends, Instagram, Angry Birds, etc. But did you know Apple also has more than 10,000 health related apps just for you?! Most of which are FREE

Walk for Hope- Depression and Suicide Awareness

Becky Johnston — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:49:58 +0000

As the Harrisonburg Community gets ready to ‘Walk for Hope’ this Saturday, March 31, 2012 to unite depression and suicide awareness in our community, here are a few facts you may want to know about adolescent depression. What is De

Finally! Spring is here to Stay

Becky Johnston — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:40:06 +0000

Spring is the season to get up of the couch and go outside and stretch your limbs. You may be surprised to know that the city ofHarrisonburgoffers a lot of outside, recreational activities for everyone, including teens, to enjoy. It’s important to

Water, Water Everywhere!

Becky Johnston — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:29:33 +0000

Want to loss weight and help third world nations at the same time? Today is the day to find out how. And water is the answer. Celebrate World Water Day by educating yourself on what water can do for you and others. What Water Can Do For You: A

Lets Talk about Sex Baby.

Becky Johnston — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:08:51 +0000

OMG!? You talk to your parents about that?? The dreaded conversation. You know,the one that makes both parents and teens totally uncomfortable and itching to move on to the next, easier conversational topic.

Yes, you guessed i

Eat Local, Buy Local

Becky Johnston — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:52:45 +0000

Did you that that if each household inVirginia spent just $10 dollars a week on locally grown agricultural products, it could bring back $1.65 billion into the local economy each year? Economic growth is only the beginning of the benefits of