National Recognition & Reach

Awards:

Mendez Foundation programs are taught in more than 2,500 school districts in all 50 states. The Foundation has received awards and recognition from many national organizations, including:

• Model Program recognition from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association's (FADAA) Best Practices Award for First Place in Prevention
• The American Medical Association's National Congress on Adolescent Health
• The President's Child Safety Partnership
• Southeast Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities Shining Star Award
• Our programs received a high rating in "Drug Strategies"

Testimonials:

Recognition:

Recognition for Too Good for Drugs™ in Drug Strategies "Making the Grade":
"Some very strong elements in this very detailed, 10 session per year curriculum. Provides developmentally appropriate information about alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. Normative education activities creative and compelling, new ideas for games. Includes no-use pledge."

Recognition for Too Good for Violence in Drug Strategies "Safe Schools, Safe Students":
"A delightful package of materials (that) complements this highly interactive 4-9 session program. Strongly focused on critical skill areas. Extremely detailed instructions for teachers. Very complete."

Alliances:

Partner with YMCA Success Center After-School Programs

Sponsor of Gasparilla Jr. Classic Too Good for Drugs Run

Co-Sponsor of Red Ribbon Too Good for Drugs Walk

Partner with City of Tampa Recreation Program for summer drug education activities

Partner with Tampa Police Department for On the Right Track drinking and driving project

Partner with Parent Teacher Student Association and Students Against Drunk Driving to provide presentations to high school students

Member of Anti-Drug Alliance for county planning

Partner with Tampa Yankees for Too Good for Drugs Day at Legends Field

Partner with Kid City Museum for health and educational activities

Partner with Hillsborough County School System to provide drug and violence education to over 120,000 students