Responsible Impact Alcohol Revenues Have On Local Communities
ABC Boards Revenue Distribution
School Safety
Name of Board: Montgomery County ABC Board County: Montgomery Grantee: Montgomery County Schools Title of Project: School Safety Description of Project: In order to improve the safety of our school buildings, a program called Enforce 911 was purchased. This program provides every school employee with an app that can be downloaded to a mobile device. […]
Roman Gabriel Project
Name of Board: Sunset Beach County: Brunswick Title of Project: Roman Gabriel Project Description of project: He is a former NC State student-athlete and LA Rams football player who goes into middle and high schools to encourage healthy lifestyles. Who this project impacted: Middle and high school students
Locate and Connect
Name of Board: Woodfin County: Buncombe Grantee: Free Alcohol, Drug, and Other Resources Title of Project: Locate and Connect Description of project: To help people find resources in taking the first steps toward getting the help they need with substance use issues. Why you chose it: To give hope to those who want help. Who this project impacted: People in the area […]
Coalition Outreach
Name of Board: Black Mountain County: Buncombe Grantee: First at Blue Ridge Title of Project: Coalition Outreach Description of project: Provide dollars for staff involvement in substance use coalitions in Burke, McDowell, and Buncombe Counties. Why you chose it: First at Blue Ridge has been around for a good length of time and they make a compelling case. Who this project […]
Youth Engagement
Name of Board: Asheville County: Buncombe Grantee: The partnership for Substance Free Youth (coalition) Title of Project: Youth Engagement Description of project: Youth Engagement Why you chose it: The coalition has proven to use evidence-based interventions and they give us detailed reports. Who this project impacted: The entire community Results of project: Heighten awareness and connection in the community
Anchor Initiative
Name of Board: Calabash County: Brunswick Title of Project: Anchor Initiative Description of project: Provides an alternative route for individuals who struggle with addiction to drugs/alcohol. Why you chose it: Provides knowledge, money, and transportation to those who need access to rehab. Who this project impacted: People in Brunswick county Results of project: Reduced the dependency on drugs and alcohol. Created a stronger relationship between […]
Anchor Initiative
Name of Board: Brunswick County: Brunswick Title of Project: Anchor Initiative Description of project: Provides an alternative route for individuals who struggle with addiction to drugs/alcohol. Why you chose it: Provides knowledge, money, and transportation to those who need access to rehab. Who this project impacted: People in Brunswick county Results of project: Reduced the dependency on drugs and alcohol. Created a stronger relationship between […]
Beer Goggles
Name of Board: Boiling Spring Lakes County: Brunswick Grantee: Boiling Springs Police Department Title of Project: Beer Goggles Description of project: Using impaired vision goggles to assist teens in realizing the effects that alcohol has on driving vision and reaction time. Why you chose it: We thought it was best for us. Who this project impacted: High school students (grades 9 –12) Results of […]
D.A.R.E
Name of Board: Belville County: Brunswick Grantee: Brunswick County Sheriff Department Title of Project: D.A.R.E Description of project: Substance abuse prevention seminars Why you chose it: D.A.R.E has a long-standing history in the community. Who this project impacted: High school students (grades 9 –12) Results of project: Ongoing awareness about the dangers of teen alcohol and other drug use.