Levittown
Young Organizers
United to Help

Red Ribbon Week Kickoff 2022

about us.

As a coalition dedicated to the prevention of youth substance use, Levittown Young Organizers United to Help, or Levittown Y.O.U.T.H., creates positive change in the Levittown community by raising awareness about the risks and consequences of drug and alcohol use among youth and helping to reduce access to these substances. We are a youth-led organization, made up of students from the Levittown and Island Trees middle and high schools and overseen by Levittown Community Action Coalition. 

How do we create change?

Levittown YOUTH meets the second Wednesday of every month to go over new projects and research opportunities.  Our work includes:

  • Delivering presentations to our peers
  • Attending community events to distribute prevention resources
  • Undertaking research on youth substance use and perceptions surrounding such through Youth Focus Groups
  • Participating in prevention campaigns such as Sticker Shock, a project that aims to create a partnership between alcohol retailers, local businesses, parents, and community members in keeping youth safe from underage drinking. Youth visit local businesses to provide stickers and resources titled, “Alcohol and Teens Don’t Mix. Don’t Buy for Minors.”
  • Utilizing local media outlets and social media channels to raise awareness about issues related to drug or alcohol use
  • Attending national conferences to improve leadership skills and learn more about substance use prevention

and so much more!

Our team.

Meet our Coalition Leaders
McKenzie McKenna

President

Jeyda Sefket

Liaison to Island Trees High School

Vidhi Patel

Vice President

Julianna Ryley

Liaison to Division Ave High School

Ava Pinto

Secretary

Jessie Marousek

Liaison to MacArthur High School

6+

Focus Groups

50+

Members Across Levittown

30+

Youth-led meetings

100+

Hours Earned

Our Focus.

Levittown Y.O.U.T.H. aims to create a community where youth feel empowered to lead a drug-free life.

Working together, we can create a healthy, happy, and safe community.
1

Underage Drinking

Underage drinking is a serious health and safety problem in Levittown and Island Trees. Alcohol is the most widely used substance used among our peers.

2

Prescription Drugs/Opioids

In many cases, prescription drugs can be easily accessed in the home or from relatives.  We are focused on educating our peers on the dangers of using prescription drugs and why it’s important to lock up your meds.

3

Vaping Nicotine and Marijuana

E-cigarette use poses a significant – and avoidable – health risk to young people. We hope to spread awareness that smoking, in any form, can have negative consequences on youth’s health and development.

Why Join Us?

Levittown Young Organizers United to Help
Earn Volunteer Hours

Earn Volunteer Hours for making a positive difference in our community, advocating for a substance free youth!

Make New Friends Across Levittown

Meet peers from across the community including from Division, Wisdom, MacArthur, Salk, and Island Trees!

Develop Leadership Skills

Lead your peers in meetings, focus groups, and many other events!

Join us to be a part of the change!

Get in Touch.

We'd love to hear from you.