North Carolina faces challenges with childhood obesity rates, high school dropout rates, and drug use among teens. An organization works to address these issues through programs promoting healthy eating, education support focusing on goal-setting and achievement, and drug prevention education from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

2. How We Make a Difference…

3. 18.6% of children in North Carolina are obese.

4. With our innovative programs focusing on healthy eating, we are working to change this statistic.

5. Fifty-two students dropped out of a Transylvania County school in 2009

6. Our education programs focus on goal-setting and personal achievement with the help of study groups and homework assistance.

7. Approximately 36% of North Carolina high school students surveyed in 2007 reported that they have used marijuana at least once during their lifetimes

8. Our drug prevention programs start as early as Kindergarten and continue until the 12 th grade. We strive to teach children about making good choices in their everyday lives.