According to the ALMAS website: For a long time, the creators of electronic cigarettes have touted the benefits of their product; they have stated that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. Two Rivers ALMAS has been on the forefront of educating City Councils and Legislators on how vaping has become an epidemic among youth and the political leaders have stepped up and supported ALMAS’ message with ordinances and laws. However, we have seen little change in the amount of vaping that continues to occur by youth and young adults. Now, data is coming out as to the real health dangers that are being produced by these vape devices. ALMAS has created a three-part short Video Series to educate the whole community but specifically youth about specific dangers caused by vaping. The series of videos can be viewed on the ALMAS YouTube Channel.
ALMAS (Anglos Latinos Motivados A Superarse) (Anglos Latinos Motivated to Succeed) is based on the Master’s Thesis of Robert Hanson and was created in 2001. Its primary goals are: improve the graduation rate, erase negative stereotypes of Latino youth, increase post-secondary participation. ALMAS has received state, national and international recognition for its work and achievements in reaching those goals.
This event is based upon work supported by Tobacco-Free Alliance and funded by a Minnesota Department of Health Tobacco-Free Communities grant. Asian Media Access is also a partner on this project.