The Drug Enforcement Agency presented a program to honor Red Ribbon Week, a national effort to fight drug use across the country. The event was held for the children at the Boys and Girls Club, Monroe Avenue in Asbury Park. Click to enlarge all photos. Paul Goldfinger photos © Blogfinger.net
DEA agents impress the kids with some of their SWAT team tools. ©
Agents spoke to the students and handed out some ribbons and stickers. ©
Students line up single file to receive shirt stickers and red ribbons. ©
The meeting was interrupted when a fire alarm emptied the building. The fire department came in full gear while the kids vacated to a nearby lot. That was exciting. ©
Link to the Boys and Girls Club in Monmouth. They do accept donations.
Link to Red Ribbon organization”
MARLO THOMAS Having friends who care is one necessary component that communities must provide as they fight the scourge of drugs.