We’ve made exciting new changes in the way we want to recognize and celebrate Red Ribbon Week, including a Red Ribbon Week T-shirt contest! While COCA made the tough decision not to offer Red Ribbons, in keeping with the evolving landscape of best practices for Prevention in our schools and communities, we created new resources this year.
Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated as a symbol of support for efforts to reduce drug use through youth prevention and education programs. By wearing a red ribbon during the last week in October, individuals demonstrate their opposition to illegal drugs and illustrate their dedication to living drug-free. The National Red Ribbon Campaign is organized annually by The National Family Partnership. For 2026 the national theme is “Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™
In 2024, COCA’s Prevention team celebrated Red Ribbon Week by providing 40,000 red ribbons to Berks County schools and hosting a free dinner and movie night in collaboration with Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Hispano.
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