MONEY Grants Available to Stratford Youth Groups

MONEY Grants Available for Stratford Youth Groups

Stratford, CT (November 2, 2015) – The Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families provides grants that support local youth-led activities that align with their mission to mobilize youth and community partners to reduce youth substance abuse and to create a safe, healthy, drug-free environment where youth and families thrive.

According to Winnie Etienne, Bunnell High School senior and Board Co-Chair, “The Coalition has allocated a total of $1,500 from the Local Prevention Council grant. We expect to fund six grants of $250.00.” Roula Kouvatas, Stratford High junior, and Madelyn Dragone, Lauralton Hall junior and Youth Committee Co-Chairs said, “The activities must be planned and conducted by Stratford youth, including completion of the application and participation in a grant review meeting.” Priority is given to applications received on or before December 14, 2015.

For more information and to view a MONEY grant application, Stratford youth leaders are encouraged to visit www.townofstratford.com/SPYF, call Community Services at 203-385-4095 or email Anna Gasinski at agasinski@townofstratford.com.

The Stratford Partnership for Youth & Families is community Coalition working to increase community collaboration and reduce youth substance use and abuse, including underage drinking and marijuana use. The Coalition works to strengthen developmental assets, the positive qualities and experiences that help our children and youth thrive. The more assets, such as integrity, family support, and responsibility, in a young person’s life, the more likely they are to avoid drugs and alcohol.

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