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Engler Awards $656,217 to Benzie Co for Summer Drug and Violence Prevention
June 01, 2001
Governor John Engler has awarded $656,217 in funds for summer programs incorporating drug and violence prevention, education, and other related activities. Benzie County in Northern Michigan, will receive $8,000 in funding.
"I am proud to support this program which will make a positive difference in the lives of Michigan citizens," said Engler. "These summer education and prevention efforts are extremely important in our fight against drugs."
"These grant dollars will play an important role in these communities," said Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy Director, Craig Yaldoo. "By encouraging positive activities, we can prevent drug and violence problems."
Michigan State University Extension-Benzie County in Beulah, will receive $8,000 for a summer program targeting 75 middle school youth and their parents. The program will provide activities and prevention programming using the research-based Life Skills program. The programs goal is to build developmental assets and take a zero-tolerance approach to drug use and violence.