FightingBackSMV

We would like to send out a huge thank you to Dutch Bros Coffee (stores Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande) and their customers for helping us fundraise over $4,000 dollars for our Homeless Youth Services. FBSMV staff and the young people we serve appreciate this generous support.

“If you see this, your family is looking for you. Your parents and true friends are waiting for you at home. Remember that God will never leave you alone. Come back home Son.” - Genny, mother of Diego Gallardo

Future Leaders of America y Corazón del Pueblo: Cultural and Creative Arts Center of the Santa Maria Valley se asocian con el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Santa Bárbara para organizar una Clínica de Vacunas para Jóvenes el domingo 20 de junio.

Future Leaders of America, Corazón del Pueblo: Cultural and Creative Arts Center of the Santa Maria Valley, and the United Farm Workers Foundation are teaming up with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department to host a Young Peoples’ Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, June 20.

Overall, smoking/vaping/chewing TOBACCO causes harm to your body. If you need help quitting call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #tobaccofreethursday #tobaccofreeca #tobaccoindustry #healthylungs #quitthevape #quitsmoking #cdc #fightingbacksantamariavalley

Overall, smoking/vaping/chewing TOBACCO causes harm to your body. If you need help quitting call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. #tobaccofreethursday #tobaccofreeca #tobaccoindustry #healthylungs #quitthevape #quitsmoking #cdc #fightingbacksantamariavalley

Vape use has increased during the pandemic. You ready to quit? Text ‘Quit Vaping’ to 66819 The CA Youth Advocacy Network provides training and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and coalitions advocating for tobacco-free communities. #tobaccofree #quitvaping

When inhaled, diacetyl causes bronchiolitis obliterans - more commonly referred to as "popcorn lung" a scarring of the tiny air sacs in the lungs resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways. You can find out more on lung.org -American Lung Association

FDA makes life-saving move to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. #tobaccofreethursday

With fruity flavors like mango, watermelon, and pink lemonade, the tobacco industry is using flavored tobacco to target kids." That’s why 80% of kids who have used tobacco started with a flavored product. Find out how you can support your teen to quit: flavorshookkids.org

Some of the harmful chemicals found in smokeless tobacco products are nitrosamines, polonium-210, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. Remember that “safer“ doesn’t mean “safe”. All tobacco products come with risk of serious health effects.

#tobaccofreeca #keephealthylungs #tobaccofreethursday

Whether it’s called mint, menthol, or arctic freeze, menthol is a dangerous flavor added to cigarettes, vapes, chew and other tobacco products to hook new tobacco users. #tobaccofreethursday #tobaccofreeca #keephealthylungs #tobaccoindustry

Did you know these are reasons for which cancer develops😧 #tobaccofreeca #keephealthylungs

Tobacco companies target the youth because it’s easier for them to get addicted to nicotine and the harmful chemicals found in their products. #tobaccofreethursday #storyofinequity #tobaccofreeca #keephealthylungs

#tobaccofreethursday #StayHealthy #tobaccofreeca

"Nicotine addiction can ravage a life, but quitting can reverse the damage. Inconsistent or difficult journeys should not deter smokers. Instead, be rewarded for attempting to regain control.” - Center for Family Medicine in PA #TobaccoThursday #stopsmokingtoday