National Recognition & Reach
Awards:
Mendez Foundation programs are taught in more than 2,500 school districts
in all 50 states. The Foundation has received awards and recognition from
many national organizations, including:
- Model Program recognition from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association's (FADAA) Best Practices
Award for First Place in Prevention
- The American Medical Association's National Congress on Adolescent
Health
- The President's Child Safety Partnership
- Southeast Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities Shining
Star Award
- Our programs received a high rating in "Drug Strategies"
Alliances:
Partner with YMCA Success Center After-School Programs
Sponsor of the annual Too Good for Drugs Jr.Gasparilla Distance Classic Run heald in Tampa Florida each spring
Presenter of the annual Too Good for Drugs Walk and Kidfest celebrating Red Ribbon Week in Tampa Florida each fall
Partner with City of Tampa Recreation Department's Program for summer drug prevention education
activities
Partner with Parent Teacher Student Association and Students Against
Drunk Driving to provide presentations to high school students
Member of the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance
Partner with Tampa Yankees for Too Good for Drugs Day at Legends
Field
Partner with Kid City Museum for health and educational activities
Partner with Hillsborough County Public Schoos providing drug and violence
education to over 120,000 students each year in sixth seventh and ninth grades. |
