Want to learn more?
If you’d like to join Peer 2 Peer but don’t know who your school’s advisor is, or if you'd like more information please reach out to the program coordinator Olivia.
What funding supports Peer 2 Peer?
Peer 2 Peer is made possible by United General District 304 serving as the lead coordinating agency. Funding is provided from the North Sound Region Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program, coordinated by Whatcom County Health and Community Services with funding from the Washington State Department of Health.
When are trainings held?
Peer 2 Peer trainings are held 2-3 times a year with one high school and one middle school training in the fall and one high school or middle school training in the winter. For more details, please check the registration and upcoming events page.
Why should students join?
This opportunity gives students the chance to become leaders at their school, positively impact the environment they live in, and gain leadership experience they can list on resumes and college applications!
Who is involved in Peer 2 Peer?
Peer 2 Peer is open to all middle and high school students in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, and Snohomish County.
Where can I spend my Thrive Rx Bucks?
At participating stores and farmers markets in Skagit County.
What happens when my produce purchase is greater or less than $5 increments? Thrive Rx
When using your Thrive Rx Bucks to purchase fresh produce, it is unlikely that your total will be an even number that can be bought using only $5 bills. If, for example, your total comes to $13.02, you have three options: Pay the remainder with your own money (use $10 in Thrive Rx Bucks and
How do I use my Thrive Rx Bucks?
Go to any participating store or farmers market with your Thrive Rx Bucks. Select fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs you want to purchase. For produce sold by the pound, get a rough estimate of the cost by weighing as you go. This will help you know how many Thrive Rx Bucks you will need to
How do I make the most of my Thrive Rx Bucks?
Here are a few ideas to help you get the most fruits and veggies out of your Thrive Rx Bucks: Weigh produce sold by the pound to get a rough estimate of the cost. Group produce into piles of about $5 to get an idea of the total. Shop seasonal and sale produce to get
What is the difference between Thrive Rx Bucks and regular cash?
In many ways, Thrive Rx Bucks are like regular cash. They are a similar size and shape to regular paper money, they are unique and non-replaceable, and they can be used at a participating store or farmers market in place of regular cash. There are, however, a few key differences between regular money and Thrive Rx Bucks: Bucks may be spent on all fresh