Alachua County Health Promotion and Wellness Coalition

07/22/2025

The 7th Annual Run for Your Life 5K Color Run is getting closer!!
This September, have fun with family and friends while raising awareness about substance misuse and fundraising for our non-profit community mission. Breakfast is included, and there will be a fitness instructor warm-up session, community fair, raffle prizes and more!

Register to save your spot today using the link below, we can't wait to see you there!

https://raceroster.com/events/2025/104880/run-for-your-life-5k

06/20/2025

HPW's Kickball Tournament is next Friday!! Youth in middle school or high school are welcome to attend - there will be snacks, water games, and more!

Visit the link below to sign up:
https://forms.gle/b5x37ZaH93yYpABQ6

06/09/2025

Calling all middle and high school youth in Alachua County! While you're on break, join HPW's Youth Summer Challenge -- get creative for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Write a short story or create an art piece to enter by Tuesday, July 1st. Visit the link below to learn more!

https://forms.gle/i4Tjc3tBqgbr4UkC8

04/24/2025

Visit our Amazing Give profile today!

https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/alachua-county-health-promotion-and-wellness-coalition

Please consider supporting HPW Coalition - your donation would be greatly appreciated!

04/23/2025

A little can go a long way when we get together and give together on April 24th for The Amazing Give!

Visit our page and consider donating tomorrow -- Any amount counts!

https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/alachua-county-health-promotion-and-wellness-coalition

04/02/2025

The Spring Medication Take Back Day is back!

Join us on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm to dispose of your expired or unwanted medications at three locations in Alachua County. It's free and anonymous, help us spread the word!

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

03/04/2025

Calling all Alachua County Youth!

Would you like a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card this March?

Complete our "Alcohol and Drugs Myths vs. Facts" Challenge to be entered into the raffle.

https://forms.gle/2AottQvnhthWyYwJ9

Deadline to enter is March 23rd, winner announced on March 26th!

Test your knowledge by completing this ten question survey by Sunday, March 23rd to enter our $50 Visa gift card raffle! Winner is announced on Wednesday, March 26th. Middle and High School students in Alachua County are eligible to enter.

02/20/2025

Join us for the 1st Quarterly Meeting of the year!

We have a full Spring season with plenty of upcoming community events to share. Our Quarterly Meeting is open to the public and will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 5th at the Cone Park Library Branch Meeting Room.

We hope to see you there!

12/18/2024

The HPW Coalition held its Annual Meeting at the Thomas Center last week to recognize and thank our community partners who make our programs possible! Without the support of volunteers, student interns, board members, and sponsors, HPW would struggle to reach so many youth and families in Alachua County.

We look forward to continuing our community mission in 2025!

View the 2024 Annual Report below:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGS_nGgPeY/sqY-3JXZfqO_YtOkbTkKwA/view?utm_content=DAGS_nGgPeY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hce13898925

12/03/2024

Today is !

In recognition, please consider donating to the HPW Coalition to continue our non-profit mission. HPW's goal is to improve the well-being of hundreds of youth and families in Alachua County like Kacie, one of our Youth Coalition members.

“We need to be able to be at the table when decisions are being made, I love being able to voice my opinion in the youth coalition”

Donate Here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VH9XL6RKNW47G

12/02/2024

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!

As a non-profit, HPW relies on grant programs and donations to support youth in our community. Please donate below or share this message to help us fundraise.

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VH9XL6RKNW47G

What will your donation provide?

$5 = Know the Law session for one youth to educate them about the laws and encourage them to make the right decisions
$10 = Friday Night Done Right event for one youth to equip them with refusal skills to resist peer pressure and bullying while having fun without drugs on the weekend
$20 = Parent Toolkit for one family to prepare parents for discussing substance use at home and various other tools/resources

11/27/2024

This Thanksgiving week, we’re taking time to be grateful for all of our community support!

Partners, sponsors, and generous donors are vital to our non-profit mission. If you are able this holiday season, please take a moment to donate for Giving Tuesday. Any amount is greatly appreciated from $3, $10, $20 or more!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VH9XL6RKNW47G