Greenville Family Partnership

WELCOME TO OUR NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE

Please pardon the construction.  We are in the process of redesigning our website with you in mind.  Watch our progress and let us know what you like and what we can do better.  Everyone needs to upgrade and redecorate and we request your patience as we do our best to refresh and still keep you up to date with information and resources.  Watch us grow and be a part of it.  Our goal remains the same our environment is changing to better meet your needs in supporting our mission in keeping kids off tobacco alcohol and other drugs.   STAY TUNED!

THE MISSION OF GREENVILLE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

TO KEEP KIDS OFF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND OTHER HARMFUL SUBSTANCES BY EDUCATING AND PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Who are we? Greenville Family Partnership is everyone—parent, friend, police officer, teacher, banker, student and anyone who has any type of relationship with youth. In 1984, everyday folks came together to make sure that everyone gets involved in doing whatever they can to keep kids off drugs. Twenty something years later, we still operate under that basic concept and we do so under the following prevention strategies:

• Information Dissemination
• Awareness
• Youth-Specific Efforts
• Community Education
• Task Forces and Other Partnerships

We have come a long way in the battle against youth drug use, but we are always looking for those everyday folks to get involved. Would you like to volunteer? Make a donation? Get more information?

SAFE HOMES NETWORK

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.

Greenville Family Partnership (GFP) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep kids off tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.  GFP is starting a new program called Safe Homes Parent Network.  

The Safe Homes Parent Network (SHPN) is a parent pledge program that joins parents together to support one another in providing a safer social environment for our youth.  It does not require any extra time, just a commitment to provide an alcohol and drug free environment when hosting youth in your home.  The goal of Safe Homes Parent Network is to link committed parents together through GFP’s website.

Current News

Vote to Raise the South Carolina Cigarette Tax!
Please vote and encourage others to vote so we can send a message to state legislators that you support this tax increase!

GFP Announces Winners of the 2008 Red Ribbon Spirit, Banner & Poster Contests!
Every year, GFP sponsors these contests to encourage students to demonstrate creativity and reaffirm their decision to live a healthy, safe, and drug-free lifestyle.

“Quit Cold Turkey” for Great America Smokeout Day!
GFP sponsored a “quit day” for smokers who were willing to give up the habit for a day. In honor of Thanksgiving, smokers received a free “cold turkey” sandwich and some other giveaways!

Let’s Talk Tobacco!
A reminder that November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and an update on the state of tobacco ordinances and the tobacco tax in South Carolian and smoke-free workplace policies in general.

Report Says States Still Underfund Tobacco Prevention Programs
While states don’t fund tobacco-prevention programs like they should, tobacco companies are increasing marketing expenditures & are outspending states in the battle over youth smoking.

Smoking Increases as Economy Worsens
The current recession has some smokers so stressed out that rather than quit smoking to save money, they have switch to a cheaper brand of cigarettes.

Report Finds More Underage Drinking Among Those Who Bought Own Booze
Underage males are more likely to have paid for their own drinks, while underage females are more likely to have gotten drinks free from a friend of legal drinking age.

Study: Holiday Drinking Fuels Bad Behavior
The acceptance of heavy social drinking at office parties & family gatherings may mask serious drinking problems. Don’t look the other way, your co-worker, friend or relative may need help.

R.J. Reynolds' 'Camel Snus' Faces Criticism
Despite its carcinogenic ingredients, this product will be marketed early in the new year as a safe alternative to cigarettes.