KRW Tobacco-Free Coalition

10/07/2026

09/27/2026

KRW Tobacco-Free Coalition will be there- will you join us??

💙 Hope grows when we come together.

This year, Hope Council’s Annual Meeting has a fresh name and an inspiring new feel: Leading with Hope.

Join us as we celebrate the people, progress, and stories that made an impact this year and look ahead to the new and expanded programs creating even more hope in our community.

🗓️ November 12
📍 The Club at Strawberry Creek
🥗 Lunch included

Reserve an individual seat or bring your organization together for a table. We’d love to have you with us. 💙

👉 Save your spot: www.hopecouncil.org/get-involved/events/annual-meeting/

09/26/2026

Good Value Pharmacy is partnering with Hope Council for the Hand Warmer Supply Drive. We have drop boxes in GVP Festival (80th st), Larsen-Mayer (39th ave), and our Racine (Washington ave) location. The goal is 4,000 pairs, please help Hope Council meet their goal and drop hand warmers at any of the locations listed above.

09/26/2026

Our friends at Canteen North America have a collection box set up for their team to donate all kinds of winter supplies, and we absolutely love seeing it! 💙

The possibilities really are endless when businesses and teams decide to jump in and be part of something good.

A huge thank you to our friends at Canteen for supporting Hope Council and helping us keep our community warmer this winter. We can’t wait to see how this continues to spread!

Want to host a box at your business, office, school, or organization? Let us know. We’ll get you the box, signage, and everything you need to get started. ❤️

09/23/2026

KRW is at Whitewater for their UHCS health fair!

We have Wisconsin Quitline Resources as well as information the risks of va**ng!

09/07/2026

The City of Kenosha has officially recognized September as National Recovery Month, a move that local advocates say celebrates people living in recovery and raises awareness for community resources.

09/02/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month 💜

Su***de prevention is about more than recognizing warning signs. It’s also about understanding the factors that can affect mental health, coping, and behavior.

Research has found a consistent association between smoking/ni****ne use and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A 2021 review in The American Journal on Addictions found that smoking was associated with increased su***de risk across multiple populations and explored how ni****ne’s effects on impulsivity, stress, and emotional regulation may contribute to this relationship.

This is another reason why to***co and ni****ne prevention matters, particularly for young people.

- Preventing ni****ne addiction can help protect more than physical health.
- Talking openly about stress, mental health, and healthy coping can make a difference.
- Checking in with someone can let them know they aren't alone.
- Supporting someone who wants to quit ni****ne without judgment can be an important part of their overall well-being.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.

Call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Let’s keep the conversation going about mental health, ni****ne, substance use, and the importance of connection. 💜

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07/30/2026

Today, the KRW Tobacco-Free Coalition had so much fun visiting the Boys & Girls Club! ☁️💙

We talked about how to***co companies use bright colors, fun designs, and sweet flavors to market commercial to***co products, including v**es, to young people.

Then, instead of a v**e cloud 👎☁️ we built healthy clouds ⛅️🍎 filled with positive choices, trusted people, healthy habits, and things that bring us joy. The kids had some amazing ideas!

When we asked what helps them stay healthy, one student shared, “Eating a healthy diet and exercising." Another said their healthy everyday choice is, “I take care of my hygiene." They also drew pictures of things that make them happy. One child drew a softball, another drew their mom, and every cloud was filled with unique reminders of what matters most to them. ❤️

To finish the activity, each student's healthy cloud lit up as a reminder that when life gets stressful, there are healthier ways to cope than smoking or va**ng.

Thank you to the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha for having us. We had a blast and loved seeing everyone's creativity shine! ✨☁️💙

07/16/2026

🫁🎨 Hands-on learning at the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha!
The KRW Tobacco-Free Coalition had youth map how to***co impacts the body in a fun FACTivism activity. From lungs to hearts, they saw the real effects, while teaming up and having fun.

Knowledge fuels healthy choices! 💙🚭