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PHONES DOWN JUST DRIVE INC

AZ · EIN 863935966 · $10K rev · advocacy · operational · www.phonesdownjustdrive.org
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Non-profit organization founded in response to a fatal distracted driving crash in Tucson, Arizona, that claimed the lives of two young people in 2019. The organization raises awareness about the dangers of texting while driving, advocates for safer driving behaviors, and supports victims' families. It conducts outreach through community events, educational campaigns, and partnerships with local organizations.

activities · 3

what they do

direct service · 2
  • Delivery of educational programs on distracted driving Targeted Road Safety Awareness Campaigns
    Conducts educational initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving, reaching broad audiences with targeted messaging.
  • Organization of public awareness events on distracted driving
    Hosts large-scale public events, such as an annual car meet at Topgolf with over 350 cars and thousands of attendees, featuring law enforcement speakers like Trooper Tim Vargo from DPS to amplify messaging on distracted driving risks.
advocacy · 1
  • Advocacy for safer roads and against texting while driving Targeted Road Safety Awareness Campaigns
    Works to eliminate texting and driving through advocacy efforts, including pushing for stricter legislation and promoting policy changes to improve road safety.
strategies · 4

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Community Awareness Events
Hosts and participates in local events such as car shows, festivals, and parades to spread the message of distracted driving prevention
Educational Outreach
Conducts educational initiatives in schools, workplaces, and communities about the dangers of texting and driving
Victim Support and Story Sharing
Provides a platform for individuals affected by distracted driving to share their stories and receive support
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • DPS Partner — Trooper Tim Vargo from DPS shared personal statistics and experiences at an event.
  • Top Golf Partner — Sponsored free coffee and golf at the annual car meet.
  • info@phonesdownjustdrive.org Government — Email contact for the organization based in Tucson, AZ