A: Catalyst is about action. We are fighting back against Big Tobacco – exposing its lies and manipulation through creative youth activism. Catalyst is a statewide network for youth advocates across Minnesota.
The movement is committed to taking action against the tobacco industry by creating change - changing policies, changing minds and eliminating Big Tobacco’s influence in our state.
Tobacco companies continue to stand in the way of smoke-free workplace policies and other efforts to protect public health, and they continue to contribute to the death of 1200 Americans every single day. Those are just a few of the reasons why we are fighting back.
If you need a few more, just check out what Big Tobacco has to say in our Tobacco Documents section. If you ever asked the question “Is the tobacco industry really that bad?” the documents they write will quickly answer that question.
A: Catalyst does all kinds of stuff. So there’s something for everyone. Catalyst provides training opportunities to train members take action in their communities and together at the state level. Catalyst members can apply to serve on our Youth Advisory Board, and to attend the annual Catalyst Summit. We also provide presentations and other materials to help activists organize community events and recruit new members to start local Catalyst chapters.
There are also different tobacco related issues to take action on – if you are interested in smoke-free workplaces, tobacco advertising in your community, or public education about tobacco use and the tobacco industry, Catalyst can help you find the information you need to get the word out in your area.
So, if you want to do something different than anyone else, tell us, we’ll help you do it. That means whether you like to talk, draw, paint, write, organize, lead, listen or learn, Catalyst is for you.
Need help with something on Catalyst? andy@bethecatalyst.com
Phone Number: 651-270-6589
Mailing Address: 2942 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Fax Number: 612-827-3031