9th Annual Spotlight on Youth is the most diverse one yet

(April 2008)

The 9th Annual Spotlight on Youth fundraising event concluded on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event continues to thrive as a valuable fundraiser for CDS, as well as a vehicle for high school students to express themselves artistically and to commend them for participating in constructive after-school activities.

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8 th Annual Spotlight on Youth showcases dazzling local talent

(April 10, 2007)

This year's Spotlight on Youth took place on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event was a huge success for all involved. Each year Spotlight serves as both a fundraiser for the programs of CDS and as a prevention activity...Read More

Newpaper article features CDS staff member & his work with youth
(August 1st, 2006)

The Gainesville Guardian recently published a feature article honoring Corner Drug Store staff member Zeke Whitter. Mr. Whitter works as the residential supervisor at CDS's Interface Youth Program in Gainesville where he has changed the lives of countless youth. We thank him for his hard work and dedication!


Gainesville Guardian article (7/6/06) here.


"Do it in a day" revitalizes local Safe Place program
(June 5th, 2006)

Project Safe Place is a national program that helps children in crisis. Alachua County is lucky to have 92 Safe Places. But the question remains: Do employees really know what to do if a youth comes to them in trouble? Laura Hernandez, a student intern at Corner Drug Store, decided to find out...Read more


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Searching with Goodsearch.com raises money for Corner Drug Store's programs
(April 14th, 2006)

Use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine - the site is powered by Yahoo! - but each time you do, money is generated for Corner Drug Store...
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Town Hall Meeting addresses underage drinking
(March 29th, 2006)

According to the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, underage drinking is the number one substance abuse problem in Alachua County. Death from abuse of alcohol outnumbers all other addictive substances combined...Read more


Gainesville Sun article (3/29/06) here.


7th Annual Spotlight on Youth a huge success
(March 13th, 2006)

This year's Spotlight on Youth was a huge success both as a performance and as a fundraising event...Read more


Gainesville Sun feature (3/13/06) on the event here.
Gainesville Sun feature (3/4/06) on participants here.

Awards presented to staff and community leaders at CDS Annual Meeting
(January 13th, 2006)

Each year CDS invites stakeholders, community leaders and the public to attend its annual meeting. The event is held not only to present information about Corner Drug Store, but more importantly to recognize community partners and staff...Read more

 

   

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