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East Providence Prevention Coalition Announce "Partners In Prevention" Award Recipients & New Leadership Team
The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) Board of Directors held its annual meeting on Monday, June 15th at the East Providence Senior Center. In addition to all EPPC board members and staff receiving certificates and tokens of appreciation, the “Partners In Prevention Awards” were also given out. These awards were presented to each of the following individuals or organizations for their leadership and dedication to the EPPC in its pursuit to keeping Townies safe and healthy.
Raising awareness about proper nutrition and exercise champion, 212 Health and Performance Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist Alicia Capellan; funding provider and domestic violence advocates the Verizon Foundation; prevention enforcement specialists the East Providence Police Department; Townie Leadership Academy seasoned facilitators and mentors, Andrea Imafidon, Philip Carvalho and Dominic Leonardo; high school administrator and hero in supporting youth programming, vice principal Shani Wallace; faith-based community partner and Ali, Bridgepointe Christian Church; BHDDH prevention fellow and coalition supporter Ana Meehan; and youth volunteers dedicated to making a difference, the EP High School Townie Volunteer Corp represented by Hannah Gomez and dedicated member Shannon Francis.
The board also unanimously voted in a new slate of officers: Brittney Dias, former EPPC Treasurer steps up and takes on the Chair position; Scott Rose will serve his second term as being the Vice Chair; and Pam Byrd will also serve her second term as the Secretary. The Treasurer position is currently vacant and we are seeking to fill this position. In order to be an EPPC officer, an individual must be an EPPC voting board member for at least six months, be nominated and the board must elect them in.
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The East Providence Prevention Coalition’s Board of Directors will reconvene at a meeting on September 21, 2015 at 6pm in room 306 at East Providence City Hall. Anyone interested in learning more about the EPPC is invited to attend.
The EPPC is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles. To get involved in the EPPC or for more information, please call 401-435-1923 or email jwall@cityofeastprov.com.
