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Durham and Middlefield Awarded $125,000 Drug-Free Grant

Federal money will help the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council in its substance abuse prevention efforts.

 

The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council has been awarded a $125,000 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant.

The federal grant will be used to engage with the local community and prevent substance abuse among youth, according to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd Dist.), who made the announcement Friday.

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"The future of America is largely dependent on the ability of young people to make decisions that will help keep them healthy and safe,” DeLauro said.  “The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council does great work with youth in those two communities, making sure they stay drug free.  I am proud to have supported their application for this grant and will continue to advocate for them in the future.”

The DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions that promote citizen participation in drug prevention efforts.

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"We are thrilled to have received the Drug Free Communities grant,” said Betsy Dean, chair of the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council and Executive Director of Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. 

“Our Wellness Council's success in substance abuse prevention is directly related to the active participation of our members and our communities.  This grant will allow us to expand our programs and services and engage our citizens in furthering the effort in the prevention of substance abuse in our youth."


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