The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Inc. (CAASA) recently announced this year’s Mini-Grant recipients. These recipients received approximately $3,500 in funding to implement alcohol and other drug prevention activities or programs in Calvert County. The recipients are:
Beach Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Second Step” program, which focuses on enhancing social emotional learning.
Barstow Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Second Step” program.
Collaborative for Children and Youth – Funding for the “F.U.E.L. Youth Empowerment Rally.”
Calvert Middle School – Sponsor Red Ribbon Week activities.
Calvert Optimist Club – Sponsor “Shop with a Cop.”
Huntingtown Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Why Try” program, which focuses on increasing a student’s ability to be resilient.
As a method to encourage the community to become involved in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, CAASA awards funds to local community organizations/groups. Applicants must show that they will implement an activity or program that will address the problem of alcohol and other drug abuse.
For information about CAASA’s Mini-Grant Program or any other program sponsored by the alliance, contact CAASA Coordinator Candice D’Agostino at 410-535-3733.