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August 29, 2001
Governor John Engler has awarded $2,369,554 in funds for youth and family programs incorporating drug and violence prevention, education, and other related activities. Mid-Michigan, Saginaw and Flint area projects will receive $315,949 in funding.
"I am proud to support these programs that are making a positive difference in the lives of Michigan citizens," said Engler. "These 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."
Midland-Gladwin Community Mental Health in Midland, will receive $62,000 for the STARS After School Program that will provide school activities for 600 children, grades 3-8, and 300 parents. The program after will meet three hours after school, three days a week. Students will receive enhanced drug and violence prevention education, work with mentors and participate in activities to increase positive life styles.
West Midland Family Center in Shepard, will receive $88,247 for the "Skool's Out" after school and summer program serving 250 youth, grades 2-8, and parents. The after school program provides an educational program, four days a week using the research-based Life Skills Training program. Other educational components include drug and violence prevention, conflict resolution skills, and tutoring.
Genesee County Community Action Agency in Flint, will receive $25,702 for a prevention program targeting 30 first time, misdemeanor offenders, and their parents and siblings, who are referred to the program by the Court. The Nurturing Program will provide information on drug and violence prevention, improve parenting skills by strengthening family communications and relationships, improve self-respect, and develop listening and communication skills.
Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw County in Saginaw, will receive $40,000 for the SMART Moves and Street SMART after-school programs serving 300 youth, ages 6-17. These federally recognized research-based programs focus on peer pressure skills, drug and violence prevention, conflict resolution, behavioral and academic performance, leadership skills, and effective communication skills.
First Ward Community Center in Saginaw, will receive $100,000 to continue the Project PUSH and PULL program that plans to serve 100 participants, ages 6-18, and their parents. The after-school and 2002 summer program are based on the 40 Developmental Assets and will provide conflict-resolution training, drug and violence prevention, effective communication, leadership development, peer mediation, using the research-based Life Skills curriculum.