Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse Inc

“Client Note 1 - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/2016During FY16, the Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse, Inc, (CCAPSA) continued its prevention work under the broader scope adopted by the Board in 2014. This includes not only alcohol, but also other substances, with a particular emphasis on prescription drugs and opioids. The mission of CCAPSA is to create strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to promote health and wellness within the Cobb County community by preventing the onset of substance abuse. Our vision is to have a healthy, drug-free Cobb County community. CCAPSA has stated enforcement, policy and education goals:Decrease the ease, ability, and opportunity for youth access to alcohol and other drugsChange the culture and context within which decisions about substance use are madeFormal change in written procedures, ordinances, and laws relating to alcohol andother drugsShift the consequences associated with youth substance use Provide educational programs, workshops, printed material, and social media communications to educate the community on the impact substance abuse has on our youth and our communityCCAPSA is committed to carrying out its mission and has established core values that include 1) Leadership - the importance of effective board leadership and action to create opportunities to improve systems or process to decrease youth access to alcohol and drugs through advancing strategic enforcement, policy and education goals. It encourages staff initiative and leadership, and strives to be a model nonprofit organization. 2) Excellence - delivering high-quality content and strategies, grounding its work and decisions in insights gained from experience, knowledge and data. It promotes teamwork and diversity of thought to leverage knowledge and skills to continually improve its services. 3) Impact - generating positive change and approaches problems in a practical, creative, and flexible manner. It uses a collaborative approach to advance its work to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drugs use by adolescents.During the year ending June 30, 2016, CCAPSA hosted bi-monthly community meetings to bring together our sectors of the community to network and leverage relationships and networking. A resource guide devoted to alcohol use by youth and its impacts on the brain, was distributed to all middle and high school students in the county on the first day of school in August, 2015. Board members designed and printed 70,000 copies of its 2016 resource guide devoted to prescription drugs/opioids and heroin which was distributed to middle and high school families in the county in August, 2016. A youth symposium was held at Marietta High School in March to highlight the effects of alcohol and other substances as students plan and participate in prom, spring break and graduation parties. Our Voices for Prevention program was the lead organizer behind Prevention Day at the Capitol in February. In addition, Voices for Prevention conducted training webinars in such areas as social hosting, advocacy, social media campaigning and supported efforts to have social host ordinances passed in various jurisdictions. Additionally, a grant was received from DBHDD in May, allowing CCAPSA to hire an Executive Director and initiate other prevention programs. New board leadership was also elected in May.”

“Advertising and Promotion $4477”

“Travel $2335”

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $4965”

“Insurance $1342”

“Material and supplies $11488”

“WEB SERVICES $10395”

“OTHER OPERATING $3901”

“TELEPHONE $1879”

“Pledges and Grants Receivable - Beginning $10474 Pledges and Grants Receivable - Ending $7365”

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $150 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4680”

“Deferred Revenue - Beginning $6188 Deferred Revenue - Ending $0”