The mission and purpose of Kutztown Strong is to Strengthen The Resolve Of the Next Generation to make healthy, informed decisions, envisioning such healthy behaviors will create STRONG communities.
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Below are some of important Events, Skills, Awareness techniques, and Awards that have been acknowledged by the community and published in newspapers in the area. For more articles click here
Kutztown Patriot, October 23, 2014
Kutztown Strong – committed to making a difference
Kutztown meeting on drug abuse
EVENTS
2nd Annual Kutztown Kruizz, July 25, 2016
Kutztown Kruizz to take place, July 4, 2016
Kutztown Patriot, March 6, 2017
Kutztown Strong Hosts 3×3 Basketball Tournament
Kutztown Patriot, September 3, 2015
Battle of the Bands
Kutztown Patriot, March 14, 2015
Saucony Creek Cleanup
Skills
Take a moment to practice mindfulness, April 11, 2016
Kutztown Patriot, November 6, 2015
Column: Do you know where your children are?
Kutztown Patriot, October 30, 2014
Oasis Afterschool program/Cougar Chronicle
Awareness
Column: Coming out of the shadows, January 27, 2016
Kutztown Patriot, August 17, 2017 ( Kutztown Strong Enacts Strong Relationship between KASD, Community, and KU)
Iceland – Stopping Substance Abuse
CBS – 60 Minutes, November 1, 2015
Video: Heroin in the Heartland
Kathy Metrick Interview
Kutztown Patriot, July 1, 2015
Cougar Chronicle anti drug message
Brandywine student overdoses
Reading Eagle, November 16, 2014
Heroin’s tragic toll/Brain Drain event
Kutztown Patriot, November 13, 2014
Brain Drain event
Awards/Grants
Unsung heroes at Kutztown Strong, August 13, 2016
Berks Foundation announces Grants, May 31, 2016
Kutztown Patriot, June 19, 2017
Kutztown Community Partnership – Honored as BEST MAIN STREET Program
Kutztown Patriot, February 20, 2015
Communities That Care Grant
Kutztown Patriot, December 16, 2014
Poverty levels in Kutztown/Kutztown Strong Grant
Kutztown Patriot, November 20, 2014
Kutztown Strong Award