Empowering Youth to Lead Tobacco-Free Lives

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Welcome to TRU

Tobacco Resistance Unit

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Students

Connect with other students with similar interests by joining a local TRU group and participate in events and advocacy efforts near you!

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Advisors

Access tools, resources, and training to support TRU groups in engaging students and promoting tobacco prevention efforts across Pennsylvania.

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Upcoming Events

Day at the Capitol is back! Learn More Today!

Registration for DATC 2026 is now closed! The event will take place on May 5, you can find out more information on our landing page below! 

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Subscribe to our motnhly TRU newsletter!

Don’t miss out on the latest resources, events, and tips to make your TRU group thrive. Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get updates delivered straight to your inbox, helping you stay connected, inspired, and ready to take action!

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Apply Now! Advocate of the Year Award

Are you a student making a strong impact through advocacy? Applications are now open for the Advocate of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding leadership and commitment to creating positive change. Submit your application today!

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TRU by the Numbers

Members as of the 23-24 school year!
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Julia McAfee I TRU Coordinator
412-324-4197

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Educate

Take a deep dive into the resources below to educate yourself on the dangers of tobacco products like e-cigarettes, learn about cessation programs you or your friends can use, and learn how to create a tobacco-free campus at your college or university!

Participate

  • Access to resources to help you plan tobacco-free initiatives and activities of your own
  • Opportunities to mentor current TRU members on being a great advocate and making your voice heard among lawmakers & the community
  • Learn about the latest legislation and policy updates on tobacco prevention &cessation
  • Receive the quarterly TRU+ newsletter to stay up-to-date on TRU, our advocacy issues, and ways to support our tobacco-free mission
  • Continue your important role as an advocate working to keep Pennsylvania youth tobacco-free!

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Apply

TRU Ambassador applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open! 

TRU offers awesome opportunities to learn leadership and advocacy skills to make our students well-equipped to handle the lies of Big Tobacco companies and to educate lawmakers on the importance of tobacco control laws! These opportunities include:

TRU Youth Ambassadors are passionate about tobacco prevention, advocacy, and leadership. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Requirements:
    • Commit to a tobacco-free lifestyle
    • Join and lead monthly TRU calls
    • Organize and participate in TRU Storms and projects
    • Attend Day at the Capitol
    • Volunteer for social media, media interviews, & special projects
    • Stay active in the program all year!
  • Benefits:
    • Build leadership skills(great for your resume)
    • Access to cool gear
    • End-of-year scholarship opportunity
    • Contribute to a vital statewide tobacco control initiative
    • Make a real difference!

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