Two local action groups, Hands Up Inc. through the Gordon Prevention Initiative and Polk Against Drugs through the Georgia Prevent Project have both been awarded $125,000 federal grants.
The money was part of a $2.8 million Drug-Free Communities Support Program distribution.
The federal funding is intended to empower over 20 community programs that promote drug-free environments for Georgia’s youth.
“Today I’m delivering Federal funding that will empower Georgia communities to keep kids safe from addiction and overdose,” Sen. Ossoff said.
Created in 1997, the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program funds community-based coalitions that engage multiple sectors of the community to prevent youth substance use. The DFC Support Program provides grants up to $125,000 per year for five years to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use.
DFCs involve local community leaders in identifying local needs to help families and youth prevent substance abuse in their communities, including parents, businesses, media, schools, health care professionals, law enforcement, and faith communities, among others. These leaders help identify solutions and apply a balanced and comprehensive approach to reducing substance use in their neighborhoods.
For more https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sen-ossoff-delivering-federal-funding-to-prevent-youth-substance-abuse-across-georgia/
