The DEAEF partnered with Year III Operation Engage, the DEA Miami Field Division, and Deerfield Beach Community Cares to bring Bike Club to Deerfield, Florida elementary and middle school students.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Aurelio’s journey from playing professionally in the Peruvian League to signing with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the North American Soccer League is a testament to his passion for soccer. After his successful career...
In partnership with DEA Seattle Division's Operation Engage, Amy Danos, DEAEF Special Events and Fundraising Consultant, and Rick Zeitlin, DEAEF Youth Baseball National Director, embarked on a meaningful journey to Washington State to spearhead Healthy Lifestyle events for students in December 2023.
Memphis, Tennessee is known as the home of blues and the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll—not to mention gospel, jazz, R&B, rap, and soul. With such powerful artistic roots, it’s no wonder that the community has welcomed the DEAEF Youth Dance Program (YDP) to their innovative city.
As we near the end of 2023, the DEA Educational Foundation reflects upon this past year of delivering prevention education and positive after school programming to communities throughout the United States.
Creating volcanic eruptions, mimicking the intricate workings of cells, unraveling the secrets of DNA, and defying the forces of gravity are all in a day’s work for Dr. Kristy McDowell, the visionary behind the nonprofit organization called BabyScientist, Inc.
Imagine that you are a school-aged student in Las Vegas, a city known for its dazzling performances, who is interested in dance, and you learn that you have the opportunity to take free dance classes taught by professional performers with Cirque du Soleil.
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As guests maneuvered around tables, chairs and trays of appetizers being showcased during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Health Museum exhibit titled “Drugs: Costs & Consequences," Kim Gillihan stood quietly and gazed off into the distance.
Over the summer, the DEAEF partnered with the DEA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Artesian Alliance in Albany to create a community event called “Dance Out Drugs” in conjunction with the traveling exhibit.
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Drug Exhibit, Production, Trafficking, and Money Laundering section. Photo from exhibit location in Albany, GA.
The opioid epidemic has left a profound impact on numerous cities across the United States. Among these communities, Kensington, nestled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, faces the significant impact of addiction's consequences.
What do palm trees have to do with inspiring kids to live healthy lifestyles and learn about different cultures?
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The DEA Educational Foundation was thrilled to bring a DEAEF Youth Basketball Program to the students of Kuss Middle School on June 9th, bringing kids a healthy and positive activity and important education about drug prevention.
Summer is a great time for kids to get outside, unhook from schoolwork and technology, and explore the wonders of nature.
The DEAEF recently launched a program in New Mexico with Hands Across Cultures and the Española YMCA. The program brings kids together after school at the YMCA to provide them with the training and guidance to create lowrider bikes.
DEAEF held a three-day Healthy Lifestyle program in Michigan over spring break for the youth in Athens and Kalamazoo.
Hold free weekly classes in a public space so anyone in the community can join, and share the DEAEF message about drug abuse and misuse prevention.
As former professional softball player, Tammy Hunter, MAPC, knows the value of setting and achieving goals.
Imagine a room full of third, fourth, and fifth graders completely engaged, excited, and focused on learning learn to flamenco.
The DEA Educational Foundation has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to provide opioid and substance abuse prevention programs for BBBS mentors, staff, parents/caregivers, and youth in communities across the nation.
If you think that kicking off a new educational program for students during the pandemic sounds challenging, you would be correct. But that challenge didn’t stop Master Scott Smith, founder of Smith Martial Arts School, from doing just that.
