Koreatown Youth & Community Center Implements "Card Under 35" Campaign to Reduce Underage Drinking

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Jun 12, 2013, 07:15 ET

LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to Alcohol Justice, Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC) will hold a press conference tomorrow, June 13, 2013, to report on their "Card Under 35" Pledge Campaign. The campaign, launched in March, aims to work with mini-marts and liquor stores in the Koreatown, Pico-Union and Westlake areas of Los Angeles to reduce access to alcohol by minors. Business owners, community members, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will detail their involvement with the campaign and share its impact on the community. In addition, KYCC staff will provide updates on the campaign's progress.

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Who: Captain Peter Zarcone, Los Angeles Police Department, Olympic Division
Juan Duarte, Owner 7&8 Food Store Market
Marty Aleman, local parent and resident
Christine Lee, Youth Services Manager, KYCC
Janet Garcia, Prevention Coordinator, KYCC
Crystal Cedillo, KYCC
Jazmine Gutierrez, KYCC

What: KYCC Press Conference on Substance Abuse Prevention Program "Card Under 35" Pledge Campaign

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Where: 7&8 Food Store Market, 747 S. Westlake Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90057

Why: To support and present updates and recent progress of the "Card Under 35" Pledge Campaign to reduce underage drinking.

CONTACT: Christine Lee (213) 365-7400 x 5146 [email protected]
Janet Garcia (213) 365-7400 x 5119 [email protected]
Jorge Castillo (213) 840-3336 [email protected]

SOURCE Alcohol Justice