News and Events

This interactive session will help parents to nurture their children through a parent's separation and divorce.  The movie "Split", a film that helps understand the emotional needs of their children during divorce, will serve as a point for discussion.

Please join us as members of the Coalition's Youth Advisory Council "Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving."  This two-day community event is dedicated to preventing distracted driving among teenagers.  

Join us on Sunday, June 8, 2014 for the sixth annual Run for Our Schools, sponsored by the Education Foundation of Lower Merion.  The event features a 5K Run, a 1.5 Mile Walk, and a "Tract Trot" for our younger runners (7 and under) and a Fitness Fair.

"The Jessica Easter" film is about the death of a local teenager at the hands of a local underage driver who was under the influence of substances. Our goal is to have all our high school sophomores view this video as part of their health curriculum.

A group of teenagers on the Main Line has found a way to make more of their peers aware of Pennsylvania's Good Samaritan law.  They've produced a video on underage drinking and posted it on YouTube.

The New Leaf Club is a space where people can relax, connect and grow.  Programs available at the New Leaf Club engage teens and young adults in our community to express themselves through art, theatre, music and writing.

Teens Speak was a Coalition event featuring members of the Youth Advisory Council.  Topics such as drugs and alcohol, peer and romantic relationships, technology, online image and body image were discussed.

The Coalition for Youth Launches New Teen Safety Campaign: "Make the Call, Take the Call," an agreement made with someone you can count on who agrees to get you home safely.

The Coalition for Youth of Lower Merion and Narberth's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members discuss drinking, driving and parents.  The teen panelists represented eight area high schools.

Eight high school bands perform at MilkBoy Coffee in Ardmore in teen music competition.  Funds were raised for a music and mentoring organization dedicated to empowering girls through music.