Young Marines

Elks Drug Awareness Program Partners with Young Marines

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Young Marines, an organization that has long been dedicated to fostering responsible citizenship and a drug-free lifestyle among youth. This collaboration promises to enrich both our programs and expand our reach in creating positive impacts in communities nationwide.

About the Young Marines

The Young Marines aims to positively impact America’s future by providing quality youth development programs that nurture members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Core Focus:

Leadership: Instilling Marine Corps values and ethos.
Citizenship: Promoting community service and supporting veterans.
Health and Wellness: Encouraging fitness, health, resiliency, and a drug-free lifestyle.

Our Shared Goals

The partnership between the Elks Drug Awareness Program and the Young Marines focuses on:

Youth Drug Prevention: Equipping young individuals with the tools and education to lead drug-free lives.
Veterans Support: Engaging in activities that honor and assist our veterans.
Community Service: Encouraging and facilitating impactful community service projects.

Program Highlights and Impact

The Young Marines program has been influential since its inception in 1959, impacting over 200,000 youth and 30,000 adult volunteers across 40 states and in Japan.
In the last decade alone, Young Marines members have completed over 5 million hours of community service, embodying the program’s commitment to community and service.

Ongoing Development of Our Partnership

Details about this exciting partnership will continue to unfold. We are committed to providing updates as they become available and ensuring that all involved have the resources and information needed to participate fully in this joint endeavor.

Get Involved

We encourage all interested parties to visit the Young Marines’ website to learn more about their mission and how you can be involved in this groundbreaking partnership.

Thank you for your commitment to the Elks Drug Awareness Program and your continued support of our initiatives. Together, we are strengthening the lives of America’s youth.

For more information, please visit Young Marines.