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OUR TEAM in action

Our History

In 2011, a group of community members who all had a passion for the behavioral health and wellness of our youth convened in an effort to make a difference. From the beginning, Influence the Choice was a community-based, grass-roots organization. In the fall of 2013, Influence the Choice was awarded a federal Drug Free Community Grant worth $125,000 per year for up to ten years. This grant helps us to reduce alcohol, marijuana and illegal prescription drug use among youth in the Issaquah School District. In September of 2018, Influence the Choice received its non-profit status and renewal of our federal Drug Free Community grant through 2023. Our work continues today.
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Celebrating the first five years of Influence the Choice's federal grant!
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Spring Clean 2015
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Exec Committee planning session
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TECH students learning about Positive Community Norms
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Andie Adee, our intrepid Administrative Accountant
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Another successful campaign: Take Back Your Meds boxes throughout town.
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Marnie Maraldo and Lisa Callan
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One of our first projects: cleaning Rainier Trail
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Another successful project: advocating for an accessible and visible skate park.
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KayLee Jaech leads a board fundraising training at The Garage, A Teen Cafe
Influence the Choice is a 501©3 nonprofit organization.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team in Action
    • Staff & Board Officers
    • Want to Volunteer?
    • Environmental Strategies of Change
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
  • Programs and Events
    • Prevention Month
    • Teen Talk
    • Hidden in Plain Sight Exhibit
    • Community Education
    • Youth Leadership Events
  • TECH Youth Coalition
  • Resources
    • Positive Community Norms
    • Community Resources
    • Healthy Youth Survey Data
    • Supporting Our Community in Complex Times
  • Our Community Partners
  • Donate