Catholic Charities to Host 30th Annual Poster Contest Awards Ceremony

Catholic Charities to Host 30th Annual Poster Contest Awards Ceremony
Friday, April 25, 1pm, Sullivan County Government Center

MONTICELLO – Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster will host the awards ceremony for the 30th Annual Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, and Drug Prevention Poster Contest on Friday, April 25, at 1pm, in the main lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello. Students, family, teachers, community members, and media representatives are invited to attend.

The Poster Contest celebrates the creative and artistic talent of Sullivan County students while promoting youth substance use prevention and education. The theme for this year’s contest is: “I’m the Real Me When Choosing to Be Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, and Drug Free!”

Awards will be presented in three grade categories: Elementary (grades K-4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and High School (grades 9-12). A Grand Prize winner will be selected for both English and Spanish and the posters will be professionally printed and distributed throughout Sullivan County.

“For 30 years, the Sullivan County Prevention Poster Contest has encouraged students to express themselves through their artwork and creativity while exploring positive alternatives to alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and other substances,” said L.A. Branch, Sullivan County Prevention Program Coordinator for Catholic Charities. “Each year, the talent and thoughtfulness that goes into conveying this important message inspires me.”

Catholic Charities Prevention Services has offices in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties and maintains a presence in many school districts. Last year, the program provided community outreach, education, and training to more than 15,000 individuals, including lifesaving naloxone (Narcan) training, distribution of medication safety protection kits and medication destruction supplies to avoid improper use of prescription and over the counter medications. For more information about the poster contest or Prevention Services in Sullivan County, contact L.A. Branch, at 845.794.8080, ext. 2530 or LA.Branch@cccsos.org.