OUR IMPACT
Our Impact
To date, STRIKE OUT AGAINST DRUGS has reached over 1.5 million people with its anti-drug message and has changed the lives of countless kids.
Scale of Impact
120,000
Booklets Distributed
1.5M+
People Reached
100s
Communities Served
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Stories
We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together to create lasting change.
Donny Gomez
Senior Program ManagerVolunteers of America
"Working with STRIKE OUT AGAINST DRUGS and David has been a great addition to our organization. His help allows us to educate more youths about substance abuse and in turn keep them out of jail."
Brooke
Student
"With David showing how he took drugs when he was little and how it affected him it helps show what could actually happen to you now."
"The "Strike out against drugs" team visited our clubhouse site and facilitated two breakout sessions. The program provided our members with personal stories and an informative presentation. The Program was very successful and many members showed interest."
Hilda Chacon-Herrera
Director of Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club
"Overall I thought SOAD presentation was beyond amazing, especially the impact it made with the kids we work with. This is a great program with great people, thank you again for coming to our teen room to teach us about the real life scenarios that our teens can possibly face."
Justin Munoz
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica (Mar Vista Gardens Branch)
"David has been giving lectures and group presentations here at The Honey Center, for the past several months and in that time demonstrated excellent skills and competency in the area of Drug and Alcohol Awareness. It is a pleasure working with David."
Dr. Debra Bubar
Clinical Director,
The Honey Center Outpatient Treatment
Kenny Valdez
PastorInternational Church of Christ
"David's dedication to his organization is truly helping to keep kids out of the streets. His work with Foundation Drug-Free World has been good education for the children."
Nicole
Student
"Drugs can ruin your life, your mental life, and your future. Now that I know about drugs I can tell people and warn them. I know now that I am not going to do it."
"I would like to personally thank you and Strik Out Against Drugs for speaking to the Century Community Charter Student and sending a positive message about the dangers of drugs. This was the most important lecture received by our students this year!"
John D. Lewis III
7th Grade P.E./Health Coordinator
Century Community Charter School
"The students gained valuable insight into your organization and the topic of drugs. They enjoyed the personal experiences you offered as well as the fact that visuals were presented. The information you shared was very enlightening and helpful."
Maria Aleman
Case Manager
LA CAUSA YouthBuild
"Our middle and high school members thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the Strike Out Against Drugs' message. We had members confide in our staff about the pressures they are facing with drugs. I look forward to collaborating again in the near future."
Tabitha Bree Sanchez
Program Coordinator
The Port of Los Angeles Boys and Girls Clubs
Joseph Ward
Program DirectorChapter Two Association
"When you can reach people, particularly young people, we got a chance. Getting young people to understand the dangers of drugs and that there is a way out - that is saving a life."
Naomi
Student
"You don't want to end up like the people in the street that only want money to get more drugs and don't know what they are doing. Now I know what decisions I am going to make, and it is not to do drugs."
"I would like to thank you and your team for your presentation to our 5th and 6th grade members. It was very informative and your presenters were able to paint the portrait for our members to understand the struggles they all went through. You truly made an impact and I congratulate you on your efforts."
Aldo R. Miranda
Barton Hill Elementary
Site coordinator
"David is a fantastic speaker. His presentation was fun, informative and drew from real life experiences. I was impressed with his ability to provide engaging information to the audience."
Johnny Garcia
APLA Health
Prevention Training Specialist
Youth Programs (SAMHSA)
"The materials that he provided to our residents was very informative. All were intrigued and full of questions, we welcome you to come back on a regular basis, so we can continue to educate current/future residents."
Gina Tuvalu
Administrative Asst.
Bimini - A Program of Social Model Recovery System, Inc.
Launa
Teacher
"David is sharing and educating us about the dangers of drugs so we can help our students and save lives. You know it is not just one person, it takes all of us to continue to spread the truth. "
"Our students were inspired
and engaged throughout his entire presentation. David’s message on drugs gave practical and
educational advice to combat the pandemic of drugs use in our world. He gave important life
lessons that the students can take back with them."
Patricia O’Keefe
Health Teacher
Palmdale High School
Teaching children positive coping and problem solving skills can help to steer them away from substance abuse.
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