Congressman Davis Announces $100,000 Grant for Roane County Anti-Drug CoalitionJuly 25, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis learned today the Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition is being awarded a $100,000 grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program.

"The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition has made an indelible mark and these funds will help continue and strengthen their efforts in making sure we have a safe Roane County," said Congressman Davis. "As your member of Congress I will continue making sure such funds are available for results-oriented programs."

Created in 1997, the Drug-Free Communities Program, directed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has helped thousands of community organizations facilitate local drug prevention efforts. Most often these coalitions are comprised of law enforcement, community leaders, teachers, and religious organizations to name a few.

The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition is a private, non-profit grassroots organization with the mission of raising awareness of substance abuse issues with an emphasis on youth, teens and young adults.