Ruben Brambila
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We need your vote! The Accelerated School (South Los Angeles) Garden idea

The Accelerated Schools Garden began in the spring of 2003 with a committee of teachers and parents interested in adding green space to their urban school. In Fall 2004, the accelerated school broke ground with students and volunteers on the site of a former parking lot across the street from the school. Since then, parents, students and community members have dedicated the last Saturday of the month to help maintain and harvest the fruits and vegetables of the garden to be taken home and eaten…See More
Jun 3, 2010
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We need your vote! The Accelerated School (South Los Angeles) Garden idea

The Accelerated Schools Garden began in the spring of 2003 with a committee of teachers and parents interested in adding green space to their urban school. In Fall 2004, the accelerated school broke ground with students and volunteers on the site of a former parking lot across the street from the school. Since then, parents, students and community members have dedicated the last Saturday of the month to help maintain and harvest the fruits and vegetables of the garden to be taken home and eaten…See More
Jun 3, 2010
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Youth in Action! Youth from South LA Meet with Councilwoman Jan Perry and ask for changes in their Community

Youth Leaders from South Los Angeles' Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) initiative and Youth Activism Against Obesity (YAAO) - recently had a meeting with councilwoman Jan Perry. Youth Leaders spoke about what they see is needed in their community and discussed with her how her leadership could address this. Overall, youth enjoyed this great experience and opportunity and are following up with her on the environmental changes discussed at this meeting. Youth are making a difference!For…See More
May 14, 2010
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New WereFedUp Video: "Think Before You Drink"

OBJECT height=291 width=484> Hello friends!Teen Youth Leaders from Baldwin Park just finished up their latest video that reminds us to "Know What's in Your Drink and Think Before You Drink!"http://www.werefedup.com/video/think-before-you-drinkThe message of this video coincides with similar messages generated and disseminated by county and statewide partners who are focusing on "Rethink Your Drink" strategies. Please help…See More
Apr 28, 2010
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Will "Food Inc." take home the Oscar this Sunday?

One of WereFedUp's founding Youth Leader's Connie Gonzalez and her family are prominently featured in the documentary film "Food, Inc." up for the Oscar this Sunday! (read more)See More
Mar 3, 2010
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"Rethink Your Drink!" LA's fight over Sugary Beverages.

I recently attended a quarterly meeting for the Los Angeles Collaborative (www.lacollaborative.org) which is a partnership of over 200 agencies fighting against obesity countywide. Our organization - Youth Activism Against Obesity/WereFedUp.com - makes up part of the Collaborative’s leadership team. At this meeting, professionals from different sectors gave their expert opinions on sugary…See More
Jan 13, 2010
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The Board Room

Posted on June 14, 2010 at 1:30pm 0 Comments



This feature length movie reveals some of the deceptive marketing soda companies use to get youth hooked on soda. Teens from Baldwin Park display the power they have to change the industry by taking a stand by uncovering these deceptive tactics and changing their personal behaviors as well.

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We need your vote! The Accelerated School (South Los Angeles) Garden idea

Posted on June 3, 2010 at 2:58pm 0 Comments



The Accelerated Schools Garden began in the spring of 2003 with a committee of teachers and parents interested in adding green space to their urban school. In Fall 2004, the accelerated school broke ground with students and volunteers on the site of a former parking lot across the street from the school. Since then, parents, students and community members have dedicated the last Saturday of the month…

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Youth in Action! Youth from South LA Meet with Councilwoman Jan Perry and ask for changes in their Community

Posted on May 14, 2010 at 6:29pm 0 Comments



Youth Leaders from South Los Angeles' Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) initiative and Youth Activism Against Obesity (YAAO) - recently had a meeting with councilwoman Jan Perry. Youth Leaders spoke about what they see is needed in their community and discussed with her how her leadership could address this. Overall, youth enjoyed this great experience and opportunity and are following up with her on the environmental changes discussed at this meeting. Youth are… Continue

Teen Views on Energy Drinks

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 1:01pm 0 Comments

http://www.werefedup.com/video/teen-views-on-energy-drinks



Teens from Baldwin Park's Healthy Teens on the Move share their thoughts and opinions on "Monster" energy drinks.



This video is a partnership with Healthy Eating Active Communities, The California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and Youth Activism Against Obesity.



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New WereFedUp Video: "Think Before You Drink"

Posted on April 28, 2010 at 12:34pm 0 Comments

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Hello friends!



Teen Youth Leaders from Baldwin Park just finished up their latest video that reminds us to "Know What's in Your Drink and Think Before You Drink!"



http://www.werefedup.com/video/think-before-you-drink



The message of this video coincides with similar messages generated and disseminated by county and statewide partners who are… Continue

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