About
What is D-Fy?
- Drug-Free Youth (D-Fy) is an initiative for area youth in grades 6 through 12.
- D-Fy recognizes the majority of teens who do not abuse substances and continue to make positive choices, by offering incentives.
- D-Fy is a movement of peers who share a commitment to make positive choices and live a healthy, drug-free life.
- D-Fy also helps to grow a local community culture, supporting these youth.
- D-Fy members are eligible to receive local discounts and attend special D-Fy events as rewards and incentives.
- Bottom line is – D-Fy is our community’s way to show how much we respect teens who choose to be alcohol, nicotine and drug-free.
How do Youth Join?
- Youth complete a membership application confirming their commitment to be drug, alcohol, and nicotine free.
- All potential members validate this commitment through a confidential drug screening when they join and agree to be screened randomly throughout their membership year.
- Once the application is validated, members receive a photo ID membership card that entitles them to discounts at participating businesses and entrance to member-only events. Voluntary membership is renewable on a yearly basis.
The percentage below reflects the number of Punta Gorda high school teens that don't use:
80%
Don't Use Marijuana
91%
Don't Use Tobacco
75%
Don't Use Alcohol