by Staff Admin | Mar 4, 2016 | News, Youth Advisory Board
The Founding of YAB Youth provided the foundation for Buffalo County Community Partner’s work in Building a Healthier Buffalo County. Buffalo County youth coined the motto “Don’t do it for us without us,” in 1999. This motto was used to develop county wide youth...
by Staff Admin | Mar 1, 2016 | News, Youth Advisory Board
“I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board during its early years. I remember being very excited about the opportunity to serve for this organization that placed a great emphasis on youth empowerment. After being a part of numerous...
by Staff Admin | Feb 4, 2016 | High-Impact Prevention Services, News
Positive Pressure formed in June 1996, as a grassroots community coalition to address alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Positive Pressure developed in response to the needs of the community to become more informed about, and to address the problems created by...
by Staff Admin | Feb 4, 2016 | High-Impact Prevention Services, News
Community Partners has been working on reducing tobacco use since 1997. The Buffalo County Tobacco Free Coalition received grant funds ($6,500) to reduce teen and pre-teen tobacco use. Reducing smoking was one of the major focus areas in Community Partners report to...
by Staff Admin | Feb 1, 2016 | News, Uncategorized
“My term as Chairman of Buffalo County Community Health Partners followed the inspiring leadership of our Founding Chairman of the Board, Joan Lindenstein. She was able to take a Board of 25 individuals of diverse backgrounds, agendas and passions and develop a...
