“Rise Above” Wins Best Overall in the 2012 “Above the Influence Contest”!

Congratulations to Carolina High School for winning “Best Overall” in the "Are You Above The Influence? Show Me..." contest held April 19th at the Greenville Memorial Hospital auditorium! They received a standing ovation for “Rise Above”, a song they wrote and performed live. This is a true testament to what our youth are capable of when challenged to do something positive. More

Alcohol Awareness Month & Prom Season May Be Over, But It's Never Too Late to Learn About the Dangers of Alcohol!

Alcohol Awareness Month is an important national health observance that highlights the impact that alcohol, alcohol-related problems, and alcoholism can have on communities while raising awareness about underage drinking and its devastating effects. Prom is traditionally the celebration of the end of high school and it can be a wonderful time unless underage drinking & drug use and terrible tragedy ruin the celebration for everyone involved. More

Greenville Family Partnership Receives Grant from TD Charitable Foundation for Hispanic Outreach Program!

Greenville Family Partnership (GFP) has received a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, to support the Hispanic Outreach Program. GFP has been serving the Greenville County for almost 28 years in areas related to substance abuse prevention. The Hispanic Outreach Program will provide culturally appropriate life skills, economic and educational training for the under-served Hispanic families who are at-risk. More

Thanks to Jersey Mike's for their "Annual Month of Giving" Support of Greenville Family Partnership!!!!

For the second year, Jersey Mike's across Upstate SC has selected Greenville Family Partnership (GFP) as their charity for the nationwide "Month of Giving" Campaign. Jersey Mike's supported GFP in 3 different ways - by selling silly bandz with a coupon, a "Family Day" Celebration at the downtown Jersey Mike's, and on "Make a Difference" Day. Overall, Jersey Mike's raised $6,000 for GFP during the entire month!

We at GFP, cannot thank Jersey Mike's enough for their support during this "Month of Giving" and for all their past support over the years!

Thanks Jersey Mike's!

There Are 1.8 Billion Adolescents—and They Are Predisposed to Making Risky Choices!

Safe from Alcohol, Safe from Drugs, A Safe Social Environment

One of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is a healthy, alcohol and drug free youth.

As a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep kids off tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, GFP has started a Safe Homes Parent Network to link committed parents through GFP's web site. More

Attorneys General Ask Movie Studios to Cut Smoking Scenes in Films Aimed At Youth!

Red Ribbon Works "Liquidation Sale"!

For schools looking for drug prevention materials, check out the Red Ribbon Works “Liquidation Sale” with prices NO ONE can beat! Stickers, Weepuls, Posters and more at wholesale prices while supplies last! Don't miss out on the biggest sale EVER of Red Ribbon materials! More

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