“Choose Not To Lose” youth outreach program announced today

With the unveiling of 7 new Police/ Sheriff Jeep Wranglers, our communities’ newest youth outreach program was introduced on Monday. Each Jeep will be assigned to a School Resource Officer and reflect the High School for the district they are assigned to. The Jeeps and the artwork on them were donated by Bennett Motors and Audubon Chrysler Center.
The program, entitled “Choose Not to Lose”, is a community partnership between many groups. The program will stress the importance of making good choices. It will also create friendships between the students of EVSC, Evansville’s Catholic schools, and local law enforcement officers.
The first phase of the program is to reach out to the kids and let them know that there are consequences for all choices, good and bad. Many times, kids feel only the bad choices ever get any attention. Our goal is to change that belief. By recognizing the positive choices being made on a daily basis, we hope to re-enforce that type of good behavior.
There will be age appropriate activities that will “drive” our message home. From coloring books for the youngest to summer camps for the oldest, this multifaceted program has something for everyone. Activities will be conducted throughout the school year to keep the students involved and to reward their good citizenship.
This is a long term commitment from all the of the community partners who came together to make this happen. This program is being provided through donations and people volunteering their time. All of the activities will be free to participate in and all students who earn their citizenship award at school will be eligible for the activities. The students who do not earn their citizenship award will be encouraged to improve and given the guidance to help them be successful.