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L'ANSE CREUSE COMMUNITY ACTION COALTION (CAC)

MISSION: "To sustain a safe and healthy community."

The L'Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition (CAC) was formed in 1996. Since formation, the CAC has been involved in many aspects of our growing community. The CAC has always been dedicated to building healthy relationships & personal asset building. The CAC is dedicated to building assets, preventing substance abuse & empowering our youth.

10/20/05 District receives anti-drug grant
The L'Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition has received a $3,500 donation from the Macomb County Prevention Coalition, said Paula Rose, district spokeswoman. L'Anse Creuse Public Schools is among 10 community anti-drug coalitions in the county to receive this grant. The district will use the funds for its event in March called Dialogue Day, a forum for students to meet with community leaders.

COALITION ACTIVITIES

Dialogue Day
The CAC annually hosts Dialogue Day. This is a forum where student leaders meet with various community leaders in hopes to build assets throughout the community. Students discuss a variety of topics, & the coalition focuses on creating resolutions & programs to the topics that are discussed.

The Coalition creates public awareness pertaining to youth substance abuse. This is done through student-produced public service announcements, involvement in Nicotine Narc and Tobacco stings.

Other projects include "Student Activity" brochure, Dialogue Night, Challenge Day, Yellow Ribbon Campaign & Battle of the Bands. The Coalition also participates in the national "Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth" asset building conference.

COALITION MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to a broad cross section of our L’Anse Creuse community including business owners, law enforcement, social service agencies, congregations, local governments, parents, school administrators & faculty, students & others.

COALTION MEETINGS

The L'Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition meets each month during the school year, normally on the second Friday from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. The meeting location is the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Administrative Offices at 36727 Jefferson Avenue, Harrison Township, MI 48045.

Co-chairs:
David Brown, Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton Township (586) 463-2921
Diana Conklin, L’Anse Creuse Middle School Central (586) 783-6430