Breathe Easy SC

11/15/2025

Orangeburg’s own FIRE Squad Youth Group and Breathe Easy SC youth member, Jeremiah Morgan, will participate in this national event with the Campaign for To***co-Free Kids

We’re proud to collaborate with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for our next Campaign for the Culture conversation.

Join us on November 18 at 7 PM ET for a dynamic discussion featuring young leaders who are breaking down barriers and driving impact in their communities.

Register at tfk.org/c4tc

11/12/2025

Thank you, Tessa Spencer and ABC News 4, for allowing Breathe Easy SC to promote the North Charleston No Menthol Poetry Contest alongside Zandrina Dunning and The Poet Life.

It’s not too late to RSVP. Follow this link https://www.savingblacklives.org/no-menthol-poetry-contest-sc

11/11/2025

Come out to this free event! Free food, music, and amazing poetry. The first 25 people to arrive will receive a gift card! RSVP at the link below. Also, Breathe Easy SC will raffle 2 $100 gift cards.
https://www.savingblacklives.org/no-menthol-poetry-contest-sc

11/09/2025

Come out to this free event! Free food, music, and amazing poetry. The first 25 people to arrive will receive a gift card! RSVP at the link below. Also, Breathe Easy SC will raffle 2 $100 gift cards.
https://www.savingblacklives.org/no-menthol-poetry-contest-sc

If you would like to COMPETE as a POET for a cash prize, you can register via the link below. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes are $750, $500, and $250.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXWfv_2c26TC7mZL74bgowdWQ_ojRSoF7HusZLbpreKL_ssw/viewform

10/27/2025

Come out to this free event! Free food, free music, and amazing poetry. The first 25 people to enter will receive a gift card! RSVP at the link below.
https://www.savingblacklives.org/no-menthol-poetry-contest-sc

If you would like to COMPETE as a POET for a cash prize, you can register via the link below. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes are $750, $500, and $250.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXWfv_2c26TC7mZL74bgowdWQ_ojRSoF7HusZLbpreKL_ssw/viewform

09/24/2025

A student from Orangeburg Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, SC and FIRE Squad Youth Group member, Jeremiah Morgan, was selected to be a National Youth Ambassador for the Campaign for To***co-Free Kids.
Congratulations, Jeremiah! 🎉 🎉 🎉

Meet our 2025–2026 cohort of Youth and Young Adult Ambassadors!

These inspiring young leaders are stepping up to create the first to***co-free generation. From rallying their peers to advocating for strong public health policies, they’re taking bold action to hold the to***co industry accountable and protect the next generation.

Congratulations to our new ambassadors — your leadership matters, and we’re thrilled to have you on board!

09/22/2025

Tune in! Our local FIRE Squad Youth Group members from Orangeburg County will participate in this webinar with the African American To***co Control Leadership Council as they discuss the tactics of the To***co Cartel.

07/24/2025

The Courage Center in collaboration with county partners and family members whose loved ones have died, will host the International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st from 3:00 – 4:30 at the First Baptist Church of Lexington. The event will include participants from Lexington County agencies and organizations to show support for all family members and loved ones. The flyer has contact information for more details including the option of how to send in a picture of a loved one to be shared at the event. We hope you’ll join us. 💜

07/22/2025

FIRE Squad Youth Group (South Carolina) and Youth for Change (Indiana) met up at the CADCA Conference in Nashville, TN.

06/18/2025

We hope to see you there!