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Omaha Tobacco Free Parks
ORGANIZATION: Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
MOTAC's goal in this newest initiative is to assist recreational organizations and communities to make parks tobacco-free environments where they can promote and model tobacco-free lifestyles. We will accomplish this by gaining public support and promoting health benefits that come with going Tobacco-Free.
Nationwide there are cities adopting tobacco-free parks, including Lincoln, NE; Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Salt Lake Cit, UT; and many more. MOTAC believes that a tobacco-free parks policy in Omaha would:
- Reduce exposure to second hand smoke.
- Reduce toxic litter of cigarette butts in Omaha's beautiful parks.
- Change the cultural norm for our children, because if they do not see adults smoking they won't start themselves.
More opportunities with Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC)
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About Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC)
Location:
3801 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68131, US
Mission Statement
To prevent and reduce tobacco use and the associated health and economic consequences in the Omaha area via prevention through public policy and education.
Description
The Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC) is a dynamic coalition comprised of over 50 health related individuals, organizations, and educational groups. MOTAC was formed in 1992 in order to strengthen tobacco control and prevention efforts in the metro Omaha area. Since its inception, MOTAC has taken the lead within Douglas County to address tobacco related issues through public education and community action.
MOTAC's newest initiate was kicked off on May 31, 2013 at Hanscom Park. Many cities across the midwest are adopting tobacco-free parks, including Lincoln, Nebraska. MOTAC believes that a tobacco-free parks policy in Omaha would:
- Reduce exposure to second hand smoke.
- Reduce toxic litter of cigarette butts in Omaha's beautiful parks.
- Change the cultural norm for our children, because if they do not see adults smoking they won't start themselves.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3801 Harney StreetOmaha, NE 68131
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A