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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. Southeast Michigan will receive $291,663 in funding.
"I am proud to support these programs that are making a positive difference in the lives of Michigan citizens," said Engler. AThese 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."
The Arab-American and Chaldean Council in Lathrup Village, will receive $18,700 for a summer prevention program targeting 150 youth, ages 10-15 and their parents. The program consists of three components: youth dialogue seminars, community parent seminars and an outreach project using radio and television. The project will empower youth with skills necessary to increase their ability to resolve conflicts, and assist parents in acquiring skills which will assist them in supporting their children's development of healthy, drug and violent-free lifestyles.
The Alliance for a Safer, Greater Detroit, in Detroit, will receive $99,330 for summer youth programming serving up to 250 youth, ages 11 to 18. Funding will support prevention services to youth referred by Detroit-area agencies and coalitions using strict criteria. One component of the overall program is a summer academic or sports camp experience at one of six Michigan universities. Youths will also receive additional prevention services at the conclusion of the camp component. During the summer months, students participate in workshops, receive tutoring, participate in service learning activities including work with senior citizen centers, and mentoring activities.
The Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan in Detroit, will receive $22,720 for a summer training program serving 80-100, 9th to 12th graders chosen on
merit or nominated by other community youth programs. The youth, including parents, teachers and mentors will participate in an intensive drug and violence prevention training program, which will include skill building, conflict resolution, leadership skills, and enhance academic achievement. These youth will serve as student leaders.
The Children's Center of Wayne County in Detroit, will receive $17,000 for a six-week summer program serving 75-85 youth and their parents who are in the foster care, the mental health system, or in homeless shelters. Participants will receive prevention education using the Lions-Quest Skills curriculum, abstinence education and participate in a theatrical production focusing on drug prevention. Tutoring and mentoring services also will be provided.
The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation in Detroit, will receive $27,000 for a seven-week job readiness, drug and violence prevention program for 60 high-risk youth, ages 11 - 17. Youth will attend the summer program 5 days a week. The program will provide drug and violence prevention, remedial education, career awareness and conflict resolution skills.
The Community Services of Oakland in Ferndale, will receive $31,000 for a six-week summer prevention program serving 80 6 to12 year olds. Youth participating in the program will receive anger management skills, learn alternatives to violence and drugs, and receive prevention education. The five-week program also offers tutoring, mentoring and cultural enrichment activities.
The Guidance Center in Southgate, will receive $35,000 for an eight-week summer youth program for 100 elementary and 10 alternative high school students. Participants will receive the research-based Life Skills training program developed by Dr. Gilbert Botvin, prevention education to 100 elementary and 10 high school students who are at risk of involvement in drug use and violence. The high school students will also receive training in employability skills and drug and violence prevention education.
The Reggie McKenzie Foundation in Highland Park, will receive $20,000 for a six-week summer program serving 135 youth, ages 8-18, and their parents. The students will be receiving drug and violence prevention education, computer skills building and intensive academic tutoring. The organization promotes self-respect, character education, and emphasizes academics and civic responsibility.
Starfish Family Services in Inkster, will receive $20,913 for an eight-week "Youth Leadership Project" designed to educate 25 youth, ages 11-13. The drug and violence prevention program offers peer mediation, conflict resolution training, and a youth leadership curriculum. The youth will strengthen their skills in drug resistance, self-management and social skills using the research-based Life Skills Training Program developed by Dr. Gilbert Botvin, and Asset Building Program developed by the Search Institute.