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The Johnson
County Tobacco Free Coalition is a group
of community volunteers dedicated to improving
the health of the community by promoting
smoke free and tobacco free environments and
lifestyles. Coalition membership is very
diverse, ranging from physicians and dentists to
members of the school district, media and
general public
Mission
The Tobacco Free
Coalition is committed to improving
the health of our community by promoting
smoke-free environments.
Goals
- To
facilitate local activism on tobacco
prevention issues through better information
- To promote
tobacco-prevention measures through training
and experience
- To create a
healthier environment at all community
levels through a steady effort toward
elimination/reduction of tobacco use
- To provide
opportunities for interested individuals to
volunteer to work on tobacco issues
How To Get
Involved
The Coalition is
continually seeking to expand its network.
There are several different levels of
involvement:
- Volunteer your time – come to our next
meeting and find out what is going on.
- Register for an upcoming event – the Task
Force conducts public education campaigns
and
data collection projects such as
restaurant/bar surveys, etc.
- Write a Letter to the Editor – voice
your opinion on tobacco related issues, or
inform the media in an op-ed column.
- Make a Donation – You can donate to a
specific activity or anything you would
like…and remember, donations do not always
have to be financial.
If you are interested in
learning more about the Coalition or joining
us in our efforts please contact us by
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