Online Alcohol Safety Education Program Available at No Cost to High School Students in Florida, Texas, and New York for the 2022-2023 School Year

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The Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, supported by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, has made the AlcoholEdu for High School curriculum available for free to public and private high schools across Miami-Dade, Broward, Dallas, Collin, and New York counties for the 2022-2023 school year. This online program aims to prevent underage drinking through interactive, science-based education. Last year's program resulted in a significant increase in knowledge scores among students, with a 31% improvement. Over 24,151 students have participated since the program's launch in 2017.

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• Program availability for free to high schools aids in alcohol education.
• 31% increase in student assessment scores from the program, exceeding national averages.
• Over 24,151 students impacted, showcasing sustained program success.

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MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, Inc.—established by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to fund programs that support alcohol safety and underage drinking prevention—today announced the AlcoholEdu for High School online curriculum is once again available at no cost to all public and private high schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida, Dallas and Collin counties in Texas, and Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties in New York for the 2022-2023 school year. The program, which is part of a three-year commitment, will be available in these three markets throughout the school year.

AlcoholEdu for High School, developed by leading education technology company EVERFI, is a 90-minute, interactive course that engages students in high school with science-based alcohol education and interactive exercises, providing an individualized experience that changes perceptions, motivates behavior change, and supports healthier decisions regarding alcohol. The course focuses on five main pillars: Knowing the Basics, Knowing Your Influences, Brain and Body, Smart Decisions, and Future Ready. Through this scalable online program, which has been proven to reduce negative consequences associated with underage drinking, schools can reach all students with a consistent message and empower them to make safer and healthier decisions about alcohol.

For the most recent 2021-2022 school year, the program saw significant increases in reach and impact. After having completed the Southern Glazer’s-sponsored course, students’ assessment scores increased by 31%, from 67% to 89% out of 100 knowledge gains, compared to the 28% average increase of national student assessment scores. Since the kickoff of Southern Glazer’s program in 2017, the initiative has impacted 24,151 students across more than 186 high schools, with the completion of more than 22,200 hours of learning.

“The best thing about this course is that it taught me about how to avoid peer pressure, how much alcohol is legal to consume, and what are ways to stay safe when other people are drunk,” said a participating student.

Teachers provided overwhelmingly positive reviews of the program, with 100% saying this course was interesting for their students, 96% agreeing the course was easy to fit into their curriculum, and 100% providing a quality rating of “Good” or better.

“I liked that the information provided insight and details about substance use and the effects they have on the body, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally,” said a participating National Educator.

The Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation launched the EVERFI program in South Florida in 2017, expanded into Dallas in 2019, and branched out into New York in 2020.

Teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators in the available counties who are interested in implementing this program for the 2022-2023 school year can contact the following EVERFI Implementation Specialist for details:

In Florida: Sasha Behm at sbehm@everfi.com
In Texas: Stephanie Onyeador at sonyeador@everfi.com
In New York: Lane Sohn at lsohn@everfi.com

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In 2022, Southern Glazer’s was listed as one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity. In 2021, Southern Glazer’s was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, as well as named by Newsweek as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

ABOUT EVERFI, Inc.

EVERFI from Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI’s Impact-as-a-Service™ solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine’s Impact 20 List. The company was also named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, acquired EVERFI in December of 2021. To learn more about EVERFI, please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter @EVERFI.

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Press Contacts:

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC

Cindy Haas

Vice President, Communications & CSR

Office: (305) 625-4171, ext. 1166

Mobile: (786) 498-7640

Email: cynthia.haas@sgws.com

or

Sofia Estevez

Manager, Communications & CSR

Office: (305) 625-1162

Mobile: (786) 457-6281

Email: Sofia.Estevez@sgws.com

EVERFI

Jennifer Edgerly

Senior Director, Communications

Email: jedgerly@everfi.com

Source: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

FAQ

What is the purpose of the AlcoholEdu for High School program?

The AlcoholEdu for High School program aims to provide science-based education to prevent underage drinking.

Who supports the AlcoholEdu for High School program?

The program is funded by the Youth Alcohol Awareness and Education Foundation, established by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

In which regions is the AlcoholEdu program available for the 2022-2023 school year?

The program is available in Miami-Dade, Broward, Dallas, Collin, Bronx, Kings, Nassau, Queens, and Richmond counties.

What improvements did the AlcoholEdu program achieve last school year?

The program saw a 31% increase in students' assessment scores compared to a 28% national average increase.

How many students have benefited from the AlcoholEdu program since its inception?

Since 2017, the program has impacted over 24,151 students across more than 186 high schools.