The City of New Haven’s Office of Substance Abuse Policy and Prevention (OSAPP) has just released the “Holiday Buzz” recipe kit for the holiday season! The recipes featured on the www.buzzwithoutbooze.org website offer delicious, easy-to-make non-alcoholic alternatives for all kinds of holiday gatherings. Click here to check it out!
Thanks to a promotion developed with WPLR radio and WTNH Channel 8 TV plus support from TV and radio commercials and transit advertising, Brad4d's "Buzz Without the Booze" campaign drove more than 41,000 visits to the web. This dramatic response affirms the notion that people are seeking non-alcoholic alternatives to celebrate the holiday season. Look for more support of this important message in the coming months.
Steve Robinson, the new and interim CEO of Empower New Haven Inc., met with New Haven alderpersons last night and presented them with a comprehensive report of the organization's budget and expenditures. Some on the panel commented that it was the first time in 3 and a half years that they had understood EZ's finances. The group lauded Mr. Robinson's leadership, and concluded by unanimously voting to recommend approval of renewing the organization's MOU with the City. This document ensures the continued operation of this organization, which has received over $21 million in federal funding since its inception.
