IL HR0136

Designates October 5, 2015 as West Garfield Park Community Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention Day in Illinois.

Recognizes the West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders' mission to prevent and reduce substance use among youth and adults through community collaboration and coalition efforts.

Acknowledges the organization's goal to create programs and activities that direct youth toward positive alternatives to violence and productive civic engagement.

Notes that the West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders is a New-Grantee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Drug Free Communities Support Program.

Recognizes the organization's work to develop core competencies including assessment, capacity, planning, implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and cultural competence.