525 Foundation hosts 7th annual Say Boo To Drugs event
Local law enforcement and community groups shared information about drug prevention, mental health and wellness
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Families packed Howard Park in downtown South Bend on Thursday night for the seventh annual Say Boo To Drugs event.
Children enjoyed trick-or-treating, candy, costumes and giveaways at the free event hosted by hosted by the 525 Foundation.
“This is the kickoff for Red Ribbon Week, so it’s really important,” said Becky Savage, co-founder of the 525 Foundation. “We try to do our Say Boo To Drugs event on the eve of that, because it’s so important for kids to get that messaging, to say, ‘Say no to drugs, say boo to drugs.’”
Local law enforcement and community groups shared information about drug prevention, mental health and wellness.
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