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want to be a member If you live, work, or play in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell or the City of Lynchburg please join us! We need your voice as we explore new ways to educate and engage our community, so that we all have the opportunity to live life to its fullest.
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The Hipe Coalition partners with a variety of schools, social service organizations, community groups, and businesses through out the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell as well as the City of Lynchburg.
HIPE Coaltion 2215 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501
www. hipecoaltion.org
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Serving the Lynchburg area since 1994. Formerly known as the Gaining Independence From Tobacco & Substances (GIFTS) Coalition Paid for by a grant from the Tobacco Use Control Project.
Healthy Individuals through Prevention & Education
Community Partners
Camp Kum BaYah Centra Health Centra Congregational Health Horizon Behavioral Health Jubilee Center Lynchburg City Schools Lynchburg College Lynchburg Hillcats Lynchburg Youth & Prevention Services Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
Our Mission Mission Our
The mission of the Coalition for Healthy Individuals through Prevention & Education otherwise known as HiPE , is to improve the quality of life for youth and families in Region 2000 through educational programming, regional advocacy and prevention to reduce risky behaviors, substance abuse and obesity.
Presbyterian Homes/Family Alliance Tobacco Use Control Project United Way of Central Virginia Virginia Dept. of Health YMCA 24th Judicial Dist. Court Services Unit
Community Events
Every year the Coalition works with a variety of organizations, community groups, and businesses to host events that promote healthy lifestyle choices to people of all ages such as: Just Say No Day Kick Butts Day Kick The Habit, Kick ball tournament. Kick it, Don’t Flick it Event. The Real World Event The Great American Smoke Out
Our Vision Is to be the healthiest community in Virginia, where the first choice is the healthy choice!
21 means TWENTY ONE campaign Designated Driver Campaign
and more to come!