People Against Youth on Drugs
Today we make the difference, Tomorrow they do

Today we make the difference, tomorrow they do

Community Events

Toronto Raptors Post-Game Anti-violence Rally
This Raptors Post-Game Rally, hosted by the voice of the Toronto Raptors, Herbie Kuhn, is an annual event to raise awareness of the violence in our community and also to motivate the youths to achieve their goals. Community leaders such as Pastor Wendell Gibbs, Reginald Tull, ex-gang member Dustin Hill, and keynote speaker Herbie Kuhn shared their stories with hundreds of young people, encouraging them to do the right thing. Prizes and gifts were given out, along with information on opportunities available for them through PAYD.

Toronto West Anti-drug March
In support of Toronto West's annual anti-drug march, we would like to thank all those who came out to protest in our 2010 campaign to fight against drugs and violence in our community. Reginald J. Tull, President of PAYD spoke to the Jamestown community about the seriousness of drugs in our city. Pastor Frankie Lazarus proclaimed a powerful and timely message prior to the anti-drug march for divine service. Overall, the march was a huge success and we thank our organizer Curtis Abrose for a job well done.

Anti-violence Rally at Mel Lastman Square
People Against Youth on Drugs alongside UMOVE (United Mothers Opposing Violence Everywhere) in a rally at Mel Lastman Square. Bill Blair, Toronto Chief of Police, Pastor Marvin Clark, Audette Sheppard, President of UMOVE and Reginald Tull, spoke to the crowd about the effects that drugs and violence have on our community and families, and how we can work together at preventing our youths from going down that path.