“Drug Court provides participants an opportunity to experience freedom from addiction,” Kentucky Drug Court manager Elizabeth Nichols said. “During National Drug Court Month in May, Drug Court programs and their participants want to serve the men and women who help protect freedom for all Americans. We need the community’s support to be successful. Please donate items to help soldiers wherever you see a ‘Drug Court Works to Support Our Troops’ box with the American flag and yellow ribbon and, if you head a business or an agency, offer to serve as a collection site.”
TheCrittenden/Union/Webster Drug Court program is asking for donations of several items for the soldiers, including:
- AA batteries
- Air fresheners
- Antacids
- Aspirin/pain relievers
- Anti-bacterial gel
- Baby wipes
- Body powder
- Board games
- Books
- Beef jerky
Amber Miller with the Crittenden/Union/Webster County Drug Court program will be at Marion City Hall Tuesday to collect items for the troops. She can be reached at ambermiller@kycourts.net or by calling her in Webster County at 389-2271 with any questions. The program ends Tuesday.
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals hosts National Drug Court Month each May to highlight the impact of drug court programs across the nation.
Ironically, the “Drug Court Works! To Support Our Troops” logo was designed by Jimmy Newland, who graduated from the Crittenden County Drug Court program in March. Newland’s logo was selected in a design contest that was hosted by Kentucky Drug Court and received 39 entries from Drug Court participants and one graduate, Newland.
The competition was judged by a Drug Court Month Committee composed of staff members from each of the seven Drug Court regions.
