THP PROJECT PURPLE INITIATIVE Good Enough. Purple. Proud.

The THP Project Purple Initiative Started When One Student Had the Courage to Stand Up in 2011 Launched in April of 2012, Thousands of Students & People of All Ages Have Taken The Pledge and “GONE PURPLE”!

The Stats: 90% of addictions get their start in the teenage years. – The Partnership at Drugfree.org One person dies every 19 minutes from a drug overdose in the United States. – The Partnership at Drugfree.org Kids who drink alcohol before the age of 15 are 5x more likely to develop alcohol abuse or dependency. – NCADD

Mission: The THP Project Purple Initiative empowers youth to stand up and make a difference. Going Purple gives students motivation and support as they embrace a message of education and awareness. Students learn that they do not need drugs and alcohol to meet life’s challenges; that they are perfect the way they are.

Beliefs: We believe in the power of good choices. We believe that every child deserves to grow up to be who they are meant to be. We believe through education and motivation negative peer pressure can be changed to positive peer pressure. We believe that all students are most impacted and motivated by their peers. We believe that students seek the truth. We believe that students have the power to take a stand and make a difference. We believe that students have it within themselves to take a stand against substance abuse. We believe that students want to and can make healthy choices. We believe that students want to show compassion and support one another.

Getting Started: THPprojectpurple.org Identify a teacher or parent volunteer to supervise the groups activities, events & projects. Register for THP Project Purple & Plan for THP Project Purple Initiative “GO PURPLE” Week in January.

Brainstorm Ways to Bring the THP Project Purple Initiative to your school Wear Purple Day

Plan a Purple Themed Sporting Event or School Project

Decorate your School Purple: Make Signs, Bring Awareness

Paint Your Town Purple. From Ribbons to Lights Paint Your Town Purple! From Ribbons to Lights. Bring Awareness & Show Support.

Mentor Younger Students in Your Town or Volunteer to Make A Difference.

Secure Your THP Project Purple Gear. Stand Up Purple & Proud!

Download THP Project Purple Flyers, Posters & Materials!

Follow THP Project Purple on Social Media & Download the App Follow THP Project Purple on Social Media & Download the App! Twitter: @THPpurple, @HerrenProject Instagram: THPpurple Facebook: THP Project Purple Initiative  Snap Chat: #THPpurple

Why Go Purple? “I am just like that girl in the Purple shirt who told you she was a sober student Thank you for validating the choices I have made and to give me justification to keep going.” – Age 16 “Driving through town and seeing the purple ribbons all around brings an immediate sense of hope in my heart.” – Community Member “The students in our THP Project Purple club have become like my second family... I want to change people’s lives for the better.” – Age 17

GO THP Project Purple! There is No Right or Wrong Way to “Go Purple!” Customize Your Program. The Path You Choose In Life Is Up To You. Make Good Choices. Stand Up & Together. Always Remember you are Good Enough. Be Proud of Who You Are. It is never too late to “Go Purple” & Start Fresh….Purple!

Good Enough. Purple. Proud. Stand Together with Chris Herren & the THP Project Purple Initiative Good Enough. Purple. Proud. www.THPprojectpurple.org goprojectpurple@theherrenproject.org