ITAC- It Takes a Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition

08/08/2026

Today we honor the brave men and women who were wounded or gave their lives while serving our country. Thank you to all 💜Purple Heart💜recipients and military families for your sacrifice.

08/07/2026

Did you know? Families who regularly share meals often have more opportunities for meaningful conversations. It doesn't have to be fancy, what matters most is spending time together.

Need help getting the conversation started? We have 100+ conversation starters for all ages on our website!

Visit our homepage and click Programs & Initiatives → Campaigns → Table Talk → 100+ Conversation Starters, or go directly here:
https://www.itacemw.com/100-conversation-starters.html

08/06/2026

Back-to-school success starts before the first bell! This week, Begin to move bedtime back a little, reduce late-night screen time and talk about hopes, not just worries, for the new year.

08/05/2026

What is one family tradition or activity that always helps your family reconnect?

Whether it's movie night, a walk, or ice cream together, those moments build strong relationships that help kids thrive. Tell us below!

08/04/2026

Your voice matters. Your community needs you.

Want to help create a healthier future for local youth? Join us at an upcoming ITAC General Coalition Meeting!

Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare professional, student, business owner, faith leader, or community member, there's a place for you at the table. Together, we work to prevent youth substance use by sharing ideas, building partnerships, and creating positive change in Elma, Marilla, Wales, and East Aurora.

Meetings are hybrid: attend in person at Iroquois High School or join us on Zoom.

Come learn about:
✔️ Local prevention initiatives
✔️ Ways to get involved
✔️ Community partnerships
✔️ Upcoming projects and events

📅 Check out our 2026–2027 meeting schedule in the graphic below, or learn more here: https://www.itacemw.com/meeting-dates.html

We hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

Go visit our friends at Alden Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition tonight for National Night Out! National Night Out is a community celebration, bringing neighbors together with the agencies and organizations that make a community great!

Tuesday! Come see the helicopter land at 4pm sharp! Check out the kangaroos! Grab some food and get your face painted!

08/04/2026

August is National Wellness Month a perfect reminder that wellness is about more than physical health. Healthy habits like sleep, movement, nutrition, connection and managing stress build resilience and help youth make healthy choices. As summer winds down, now is the perfect time to build routines for a successful school year.

08/03/2026

Thank You, The Pink Cow Ice Cream Shop and Momma Cow's Treat Emporium !

A huge thank you to The Pink Cow for donating free ice cream coupons that we included in our event goodie bags! Your generosity helped make the day even more special for the youth and families who stopped by our table.

While they were there, kids spun our Prevention Wheel and answered fun prompts that encouraged healthy choices, gratitude, family connection, goal setting, and identifying trusted adults. We loved hearing their thoughtful responses!

Some of our favorites included:
💙 Victoria (10): "My goal for this school year is to not complain."
💙 Gio (6): One way he says no is, "No, thank you."
💙 Silas (11): His favorite thing to do with his family is "play board games."
💙 Annabella (10): Her healthy habit is to "crochet."

Conversations like these help reinforce the protective factors that keep young people healthy and connected. They also remind us that prevention can happen through simple, meaningful interactions.

Thank you again, Pink Cow, for helping make our community a little sweeter while supporting positive, healthy, alcohol- and drug-free activities! And of course, much thanks to Grace In Community Church for inviting us to your fabulous event!

*group photo credit Carol Krajewski - Alden NY News.