WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently awarded $2,749,659 in grants to Illinois communities across the state to help reduce youth substance abuse and promote drug-free communities. Today’s funding was made available through DOJ’s FY14 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Program.
“Today’s funding is an investment in the safety and well-being of the youth in Illinois communities. It is critical to support the work of the various organizations and coalitions across the state that aim to reduce substance abuse among our youth so they can lead successful, healthy lives.”
Under this announcement, the following entities will receive funding:
Chicagoland
The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team (DuPage, IL): The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team was awarded $124,659 in funding and will use it to enhance knowledge of youth alcohol, marijuana and heroin use risk.
The Unity West Drug Free Coalition (Chicago, IL): The Unity West Drug Free Coalition was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to help expand membership in the coalition, improve leadership skills, and decrease access and availability of alcohol and marijuana to youth.
The Brighton Park Drug-Free Community Coalition (Chicago, IL): The Brighton Park Drug-Free Community Coalition was awarded $125,000 to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community Coalition (Wilmington, IL): The Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community Coalitionwas awarded $125,000 to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council (ESAPC) (Evanston, IL): The Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council was awarded $125,000 to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The SPEAK UP! Prevention Coalition (Lake Forest, IL): The SPEAK UP! Prevention Coalition was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Mundelin STAND-UP Taskforce (Round Lake, IL): The Mundelin STAND-UP Taskforce was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Asian Health Coalition of Illinois (Chicago, IL): The Asian Health Coalition of Illinois was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Orthodox Christian Coalition for Healthy Youth-Greater Chicago (Cicero, IL): The Orthodox Christian Coalition for Healthy Youth-Greater Chicago was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Lake County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force (Waukegan, IL): The Lake County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders (Cook County, IL): The West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Grand Boulevard Prevention Initiative Coalition (Chicago, IL): The Grand Boulevard Prevention Initiative Coalition was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition (Woodstock, IL): The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Chicago Heights South Suburban Family Wellness Alliance (Chicago Heights, IL): The Chicago Heights South Suburban Family Wellness Alliance was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Link Together Coalition (Buffalo Grove, IL): The Link Together Coalition was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
Central Illinois
The Community Partners Against Substance Abuse (Princeton, IL): The Community Partners Against Substance Abuse was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Knox County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (Galesburg, IL): The Knox County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Kewanee Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force (Kewanee, IL): The Kewanee Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
The Tazewell Teen Initiative (Tremont, IL): The Tazewell Teen Initiative was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to educate parents, kids and the entire community about the dangers of substance abuse.
Northern Illinois
The Carroll County Substance Education Coalition (Mt. Carroll, IL): The Carroll County Substance Education Coalitionwas awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to limit the county’s youth’s access to alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and prescription and over the counter drugs.
Southern Illinois
The Wabash County Project Success (Mt. Carmel, IL): The Wabash County Project Success was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to help expand membership in the coalition, improve leadership skills, and decrease access and availability of alcohol and marijuana to youth.
Metro East
The Alton Youth Development Strategy Partnership (AYDSP) (Alton, Illinois): The Alton Youth Development Strategy Partnership (AYDSP) was awarded $125,000 in funding and will use it to help expand membership in the coalition, improve leadership skills, and decrease access and availability of alcohol and marijuana to youth.
Source: durbin.senate.gov
