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Looking to Earn Points for Your Chapter?

Looking to Earn Points for Your Chapter?

If your Chapter is looking for a way to receive points towards the Chapter Challenge ? Activity 23: #27kLives is the perfect opportunity to...More
Chapter Award Winner: YWCA Task

Chapter Award Winner: YWCA Task

This year’s Chapter Award winner is YWCA TASK of Malden. They were able to accumulate 78 points by March 1st! YWCA TASK or (Teen Advocates...More

Meet The 84!

Recently, The 84 held a “Meet The 84!†event in Oxford, Massachusetts.  This was an opportunity for youth groups to come out and learn more...More
Chapter Award Winner: YWCA Task

Chapter Award Winner: YWCA Task

Congratulations to YWCA Task on being the winner of the Chapter Award with 78 points! The Chapter Award is given to the Chapter that receives...More
Gloucester Training

Gloucester Training

Last Thursday, the Gloucester Youth Council participated in a Tobacco 101 training given by The 84 staff.   While the training opened with fun...More
Featured Chapter: Josiah Quincy Upper School

Featured Chapter: Josiah Quincy Upper School

This month The 84 Movement is happy to announce that Josiah Quincy Upper School has been named the Featured Chapter of the Month! They are...More
The 84's Youth Leadership Awards

The 84's Youth Leadership Awards

EXPRESS YOURSELF and BE RECOGNIZED for your great work in tobacco prevention! Are YOU a leader?! – if yes, apply now!...More
Featured Chapter:  Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse

Featured Chapter: Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse

January’s Featured Chapter is The Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse’s Youth Crew (RCASA) of Reading Memorial High School. The...More
Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

Want to get recognized nationally for all of the amazing work you do for youth tobacco prevention? The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is hosting...More
Get Energized, Equipped & Informed! – Free Trainings from The 84

Get Energized, Equipped & Informed! – Free Trainings from The 84

Is your Chapter new to The 84 Movement?  Do you need a refresher on tobacco prevention basics?  Or do you want to gain new skills to further...More
Featured Chapter: South Hadley High School

Featured Chapter: South Hadley High School

December’s Featured 84 Chapter is South Hadley High School due to their continued passion for educating their peers about the harmful effects...More

Want to Win A $50 Gift Card?

Interested in receiving a $50 gift card? Just complete this survey and you will be entered into our raffle drawing! The winner will be drawn...More
First Chapter Challenge Raffle Winner

First Chapter Challenge Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Project RIGHT, Inc . for winning our "Chill with your Chapter" dinner and game night in the first drawing as a part of the...More
Stipend Funding Opportunity for Chapters - Apply Today!

Stipend Funding Opportunity for Chapters - Apply Today!

The 84 Movement is excited to launch stipend opportunities to support Chapters to participate in projects/events to fight Big Tobacco. Such...More
Annual Kickoff Gets the Year Rolling

Annual Kickoff Gets the Year Rolling

On Saturday November 17th, over 120 youth took part in The 84 Movement’s Kickoff event in Worcester, Massachusetts. Participants came ready to...More
Success! The 2012 Great American Smokeout

Success! The 2012 Great American Smokeout

The American Cancer Society’s 37th Great American Smokeout took place on November 15th this year. As a day when smokers are traditionally...More
Featured Chapter: Generation of Fierce Local Youth

Featured Chapter: Generation of Fierce Local Youth

This month The 84 Movement is shining the spotlight on the Generation of Fierce Local Youth (GFLY) Chapter! GFLY is made up of several teens...More

Enter the 2013 MA Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest!

Listen up members of The 84 Movement! All Massachusetts teens between the ages of 14 and 19 are eligible to participate in the 2013 MA Safe Jobs...More
Featured Chapter: Girls Inc. of Lynn

Featured Chapter: Girls Inc. of Lynn

This month The 84 Movement is featuring Girls, Inc. of Lynn , one of The 84's mini-grant recipients last year. The Chapter was established in...More

Hiring a paid high school intern!

The 84 is seeking a paid, high school aged intern. This intern will: Generate ideas and offer feedback related to The 84's programming and...More
Create Compelling Infographics For a Chance to Win a New Laptop Computer!

Create Compelling Infographics For a Chance to Win a New Laptop Computer!

An infographic is a way to tell a story or to share information using pictures and figures to make the information more interesting. Members of...More
Enter the Counter Tobacco Photo Contest to receive a prize pack!

Enter the Counter Tobacco Photo Contest to receive a prize pack!

It's no secret to 84 Chapter members that tobacco companies use some pretty deceptive marketing to lure teens to purchase tobacco products. The...More
Featured Chapter: Middleboro Youth Advocates

Featured Chapter: Middleboro Youth Advocates

This month, we're shining the spotlight on Middleboro Youth Advocates' 84 Chapter. The Middleboro Youth Advocates (MYA) works to promote a safe...More
Two Massachusetts Youth Take On Washington DC

Two Massachusetts Youth Take On Washington DC

Two Massachusetts youths were among the 30 selected nationwide for a leadership training organized by The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in...More
Girls Inc. of Lynn Shares the Facts With Boston's Health Disparities Council

Girls Inc. of Lynn Shares the Facts With Boston's Health Disparities Council

On Monday, July 16 th , two members of The 84 from Girls Inc. of Lynn gave a presentation to the Health Disparities Council in Boston. Carolin...More
The 84 mini-grants announced - Apply today!

The 84 mini-grants announced - Apply today!

The 84 Movemet is awarding mini-grants for the year of 2012-2013 to further the work of The 84 and combat the influence of Big Tobacco! The 84...More

Break Up Summit 3.0: Register Now

Start Strong Boston will be hosting the Break-Up Summit 3.0 on July 26th at Simmons College (300 The Fenway, Boston, MA). The one-day conference...More

2012 Kickoff & Training Registration

The 2012-2013 year has started for The 84 Movement! All of The 84 Chapters are invited to the Kickoff and Training in November to get equipped...More

Congratulations to the Chapter Challenge Raffle winners!

The following winning Chapters of the 84 Movement will receive a gift card for a Chapter celebration: Ware High School RAPPP South Coast...More
Featured Chapter: East Boston High School

Featured Chapter: East Boston High School

East Boston High School has been an active Chapter of The 84 Movement since 2009, and they’re still going strong! This year they earned...More
Article Written by 84 Chapter Member Receives National Attention

Article Written by 84 Chapter Member Receives National Attention

On Tuesday, June 12 th , a national website picked up a piece written by aspiring journalist and South Hadley High School student, Kyle...More
On World No Tobacco Day, 84 Members Were in the ZONE

On World No Tobacco Day, 84 Members Were in the ZONE

Have you heard about the ZONE ? The Boston Public Schools administration revised the tobacco policy for the school district in January 2012 to...More

East Boston and New Mission High Schools Gain Recognition for Health Promotion!

Two 84 high schools, East Boston High School and New Mission High School , were recognized for their commitment to health and wellness at the 5...More

The 84 mini-grant coming soon!

The 84 Movement is excited to announce that The 84 Mini-Grant Application will be released this July! These grants will further the work of...More
Featured Chapter: Taconic High School SADD

Featured Chapter: Taconic High School SADD

Welcome to one of The 84 Movement’s newest Chapters! Taconic High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions group was...More
Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Chapter Challenge winners!

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Chapter Challenge winners!

Congratulations to the 12 Chapter that successfully completed 2011-2012 The 84 Chapter Challenge! Each winning Chapter received a $100 gift card...More

Two Youth Leadership Team Members Will Represent The 84 in Washington DC!

Two youth members of The 84 Movement were invited to represent The 84 Movement at a symposium for the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids –...More

Create a Tobacco Free Living Poster for a Chance to Win a $50 Target gift card!

The Boston Housing Authority  is looking for teens to create posters that illustrate the theme “ Celebrate Tobacco Free Living .â€Â...More
Give Feedback and Win Movie Tix & Chapter Points

Give Feedback and Win Movie Tix & Chapter Points

As the end of school year approaches, we want to hear about your experience being an 84 Chapter member this year! Please take the short...More
Chapter Challenge Announcement

Chapter Challenge Announcement

The 84 Chapter Challenge deadline has been extended!  Get 84 points by Friday, May 25th and earn a $100 gift card for your Chapter to...More
Berkshire Kickoff Training Inspires New 84 Chapters!

Berkshire Kickoff Training Inspires New 84 Chapters!

The 84 Movement’s Kickoff in the Berkshire region was held on Saturday, April 28 th at the Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield,...More

Applcations are being accepted for the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council

Apply now to join the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council ! The goal of this Council is to encourage young people in Massachusetts to...More
English High School Wins Second Chapter Challenge Raffle!

English High School Wins Second Chapter Challenge Raffle!

Congratulations to The English High School Chapter for winning a “dinner night out†in the second drawing as part of the Chapter...More

The 84 Chapter Award: YWCA TASK

The 84 Chapter Award was presented at Kick Butts Day to the highest-scoring Chapter before the March 10 th cut-off.  This year’s...More

Submit your Kick Butts Day photos for a chance to win prizes!

If you were one of the nearly 250 members of The 84 Movement who attended Kick Butts Day (KBD) in Massachusetts- and took photos at the event-...More
Enter the Surgeon General’s Video Contest: Tobacco- I’m Not Buying It

Enter the Surgeon General’s Video Contest: Tobacco- I’m Not Buying It

There’s another great opportunity for 84 youth to share what they know about the health impacts of tobacco use and how the tobacco...More

Apply Now for the 2012 Massachusetts School Wellness Award

Listen up 84 Chapters! Your school may be able to win a Massachusetts School Wellness Award ! All Massachusetts public schools are eligible to...More
Who's Coming to 2012 Kick Butts Day?

Who's Coming to 2012 Kick Butts Day?

2012 Kick Butts Day is coming up on March 21st . A number of Chapters have registered to attend this exciting annual event.  If you haven't...More
The Youth Leadership Award Deadline Has Been Extended!

The Youth Leadership Award Deadline Has Been Extended!

If you didn’t have a chance to apply for The 84 Youth Leadership Awards , we have some good news for you! The deadline for regional and...More
The 84 Youth Gain Knowledge and Skills at Youth Leadership Retreat

The 84 Youth Gain Knowledge and Skills at Youth Leadership Retreat

Watch out Big Tobacco! The 84 youth are now using their weekends to become even stronger and more united in their efforts to fight tobacco...More
Another opportunity for youth leaders to step into the lime light

Another opportunity for youth leaders to step into the lime light

Previously, we announced the opportunity to create videos for the “ Dance. Don’t Chance .†and   the school breakfast video...More
Boston Chapter Members Gather at BPS Youth Wellness Summit

Boston Chapter Members Gather at BPS Youth Wellness Summit

The 3 rd annual Boston Public Schools Youth Wellness Summit brought student leaders from all across Boston together on Saturday, January 28 th ....More
Stipend Opportunities for Chapters

Stipend Opportunities for Chapters

The 84 Movement has launched stipend opportunities to support Chapters to participate in project/events to fight Big Tobacco.  Such...More
Featured Chapter: CASH Team

Featured Chapter: CASH Team

The CASH Chapter of The 84 Movement was established in 2010. Despite getting off to a slow start last year, the Chapter has grown to 20 members!...More
The Inside Scoop from Sofiya Sheyer

The Inside Scoop from Sofiya Sheyer

Sofiya Sheyer is one of the members of The 84 Youth Leadership Team . Below, she shares a brief update of what's going on behind the scenes to...More
Lights. Camera. Action!

Lights. Camera. Action!

Did you ever think about being a filmmaker? Now’s your chance to get your feet wet with two great opportunities for aspiring filmmakers...More
Announcing a New Way to Earn Chapter Points: One-Day Dash

Announcing a New Way to Earn Chapter Points: One-Day Dash

Want to earn three quick points for your 84 Chapter? You’re in luck! The 84 is now offering ‘One-Day Dashes’, short...More
Calling all leaders: Applications for The 84 Youth Leadership Award are now being accepted!

Calling all leaders: Applications for The 84 Youth Leadership Award are now being accepted!

Do you have a certain way of motivating your peers to take action? Can you command the attention of others? Are you passionate about creating...More
Featured Chapter: Weymouth High School

Featured Chapter: Weymouth High School

Weymouth High School ’s 84 Chapter has been very busy! This year, they have already participated in three activities including...More
Be the Chapter of the year!

Be the Chapter of the year!

How would your 84 Chapter like to be presented with an award at the State House? The 84 Chapter Award is an opportunity for a Chapter to be...More
The 84 Youth Help Create Tobacco-Free Pharmacies

The 84 Youth Help Create Tobacco-Free Pharmacies

Pharmacies in Brookline, Lowell, and Wareham counties will no longer sell tobacco products. Public health advocates along with youth from The 84...More
The 84’s Mini-Grants Allow Chapters to Get the Word out to their Schools and Communities

The 84’s Mini-Grants Allow Chapters to Get the Word out to their Schools and Communities

Congratulations to the fifteen Massachusetts Chapters of The 84 Movement that were awarded mini grants in October! Each Chapter is implementing...More
Lowell Community Heatlh Center Chapter wins the first Chapter Challenge prize!

Lowell Community Heatlh Center Chapter wins the first Chapter Challenge prize!

The 84 has launched the 2nd year of the Chapter Challenge competition , with the goal of earning 84 points! Rewards for this Challenge will be a...More
Don't Burn It - Attn: Boston youth!

Don't Burn It - Attn: Boston youth!

How would you and your friends like to win a dance party at your school hosted by JAMN 94.5’s Ramiro, Pebbles and DJ Pup-Dawg ? The school...More

Boston youth testifies at the public hearing

Boston’s youth are speaking out against the tobacco industry’s influence on their generation. More than twenty young people attended...More

FDA talks to youth in MA

As you know, you’re never too young to have your voice heard. Decision-makers want to hear from teens, especially since you are the next...More
The 84 is now on text!

The 84 is now on text!

To stay updated on The 84, text " The84 " and your Chapter name (for example, " The84 ABC High School ") to 313131 . Some of you did this at...More
2011 Kickoff's pix posted

2011 Kickoff's pix posted

It was GREAT to see so many youth from across  the state last Saturday. Check out the pix from the Kickoff. Find more photos on The...More
Nominations for the 2012 Youth Advocates of the Year (YAYA) Awards are open!

Nominations for the 2012 Youth Advocates of the Year (YAYA) Awards are open!

Each year the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids honors the accomplishments of outstanding young people who are among today's most effective...More

Who is coming to the Kickoff & Training?

Thanks for registering for 2011 Kikcoff & Training on October 22nd. We've received lots of registration. Looking forward to seeing you all at...More

Kickoff & Training registration is up!

The registration for The 84's statewide Kickoff & Training on October 22nd is open! Click here to register today. Not a Chapter...More
Save the Date: 2011 Kickoff and Training

Save the Date: 2011 Kickoff and Training

2011 The 84 Kickoff and Training has been scheduled! Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Location: UMASS Medical, Worcester It is going to be...More
2011 Kick Butts Day official video released!

2011 Kick Butts Day official video released!

Remember our success on Kick Butts Day earlier this year? Here is the official 2011 Kick Butts Day video with The 84 Movement! Comment and tag...More
The 84 Chapter Challenge - Mission Complete!

The 84 Chapter Challenge - Mission Complete!

Congratulations to all Chapters who completed The 84 Chapter Challenge in 2010-2011 by earning at least 84 points throughout the past year....More
The 84 represents the 84% of Massachusetts teens who choose not to smoke.