SANFORD — Strategies for a Stronger Sanford’s Coalition Task Force is welcoming community members to join the group for planning for 2014-15 year.
Coming up:
Ӣ The Drug Free Communities Task Force Meeting is the third Wednesday of the month, 9-10:30 a.m. at the WSSR-TV, Vocational Tech Center. The task force operates with the goal to reduce substance abuse by increasing protective factors and reducing risk factors at the community level. Contact Connie Roux at [email protected] for more information.
Ӣ The Systems Integration Task Force Meeting is the third Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., at the Sanford Police Department. The group brings together the leaders of agencies that work with Sanford youth, who are or may become involved in the juvenile justice system, and may have mental health, substance abuse or behavioral challenges, for ongoing cross-system planning, communication and integration. Contact Police Chief Tom Connolly at [email protected] for more information.
Ӣ Sanford Out of School Time Alliance meets the second Thursday of the month, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Strategies for a Stronger Sanford Community Building, 127 Emery St., Sanford. SOOSTA supports youth through community building, mentoring and resiliency-based, out-of-school programs grounded in the developmental assets that provide opportunities for youth to grow. Contact Harry Brown at [email protected] for more information.
Ӣ The Sanford Active Community Environment Team works to foster a community environment in Sanford that is safe and inviting for people of all ages to enjoy active lifestyles. Contact Lee Burnett at [email protected] for meeting information.
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