FY 2004 Continuation Drug-Free Communities Support Program

The United Way of Central Ohio is the fiscal agent for the SouthSide Initiative. The coalition serves the SouthSide of Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio. This urban area has a population of 83,493 which is 42% African-American. To achieve the two goals of reducing youth substance abuse and of strengthening community coalitions, the SouthSide Initiative will implement the following strategies:
1) increase perception of the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs through comprehensive awareness campaign;
2) sponsor alternative youth activities;
3) provide awareness, training, and education to the parents about the illegal sales of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs products and their harmful effects;
4) support youth leadership skills training programs and substance abuse prevention activities;
5) recruit and strengthen SouthSide Initiative.CA/NCF

The United Way of Central Ohio is the fiscal agent for the SouthSide Initiative. The coalition serves the SouthSide of Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio. This urban area has a population of 83,493 which is 42% African-American. To achieve the two goals of reducing youth substance abuse and of strengthening community coalitions, the SouthSide Initiative will implement the following strategies:
1) increase perception of the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs through comprehensive awareness campaign;
2) sponsor alternative youth activities;
3) provide awareness, training, and education to the parents about the illegal sales of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs products and their harmful effects;
4) support youth leadership skills training programs and substance abuse prevention activities;
5) recruit and strengthen SouthSide Initiative.CA/NCF