The Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati has been issued a grant match challenge by The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati to raise $10,000 before December 30 in order to receive a doubled, matching $20,000 grant.

We are incredibly grateful for the support that has poured in already for this opportunity. As of December 21, we are only $1,785 shy of our goal.

The funds from this grant will go towards substance abuse prevention programs that focus on preventing and reducing substance use among youth as well as strengthening and supporting local, neighborhood substance abuse prevention efforts, and tracking, monitoring and reporting on the work we are doing that can truly create community-level change for strong and healthy communities throughout the Cincinnati region.

There are a few things to keep in mind to ensure we will receive the matching grant: 1) we must raise the full $10,000 2) we must receive your check by December 30 dated no later than the noted date 3) no single gift can exceed $5,000. With that stated, please know that gifts of any amount are valuable and very much appreciated.

There is one other way you can help us. Please forward information about our organization to your friends, family and colleagues. Not only will you help us meet our specific fundraising goal, you will also introduce us to more individuals in the community who we would like to get to know and tell about our prevention work.

The tax deductible donations can be made through the Google donation account noted in our newsletter, or checks can be sent to: CDFGC, 2330 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206 or call us at 513-751-8000 to make a payment by phone or if you have any questions.

As always, thank you in advance for your support and confidence.