Have you heard about TxtaTip?
TxtaTip allows you to report a friend in trouble, a party, crime or suspicious activity to the police by texting an anonymous message to them. Here's how it works:
Step 1
Send text to: 274637 or C-R-I-M-E-S
Step 2
Start your text message with the Keyword ICARE.
Then type your message and send it.
Step 3
In a few seconds, you'll receive a message confirmation
on your cell phone with an anonymous Alias ID.
That's it!
You just helped a friend in danger or stopped a crime.
NOTE: If it's a true emergency, call 9-1-1.
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MCYAF sponsored its 2nd annual Project Sticker Shock on April 13, 2011 -- a huge success!
Teams of 80 youth with 24 adult chaperones from Des Plaines, Park Ridge and Niles were out in force at retail stores in Maine Township on Wednesday, April 13th to place stickers on packages of alcoholic beverages. The stickers and signs warn adults who purchase alcohol that it is illegal to provide alcohol for anyone under the age of 21.
Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word to adults in our community that it's important to keep kids safe.
Three of 80 youth enjoying the celebration after Project Sticker Shock on April 13, 2011
Take a look at our stats from the 2011 Project Sticker Shock!
2011 Sticker Shock
5000+ stickers, decals & signs
19 teams
80 youth/young adults
24 adult chaperones
47 stores
Email us at info@mcyaf.com if you and your friends would like to get involved with (or have cool ideas about) other activities for kids your age.
YOUTH is our middle name.
We are the Maine Community YOUTH Assistance Foundation.
Everything we do is about you.
We'd like to do a better job of doing it with you.
Our vision is… a community that values youth, a community that provides youth with interesting activities, positive relationships, and healthy risk-taking opportunities… a community that ROCKS for young people. We need your ideas, opinions, and voice.
If this is the kind of community you want…..PLEASE send us your thoughts or ideas.
Call 847-858-7090 or email info@mcyaf.com.
