ABOUT THE
COALITION
The Coalition, a 501C(3) organization, is a group of concerned citizens and parents intent on keeping the youth of our community drug and tobacco free. The Coalition is a vital element to community health and well-being in Angelina County. Key successes since 1988:
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Spearheading the Smoke-Free Lufkin movement which resulted in passing City Ordinance #429, prohibiting smoking in all public places
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Training and educating over 1,500 youth as Angelina County Drug-Free All Stars
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Assisting Angelina College, The Mosaic Center, Pregnancy Help Center and other organizations in establishing smoke-free campuses
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Conducting education and media campaigns which ultimately reduced underage drinking from 36.8% in 1984 to 16.8% in 2018
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The formation of the Drug-Free Business Partnership, to educate and assist businesses in establishing drug-free worksites, and the establishment of the Interagency Coalition, a forum to allow social service agencies to network and share resources.
STAFF
Sharon Kruk
Executive Director
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Abby Baker
Community Coalition Coordinator
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Carolina Lopez
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Coordinator
J.P. Heath
Youth Prevention Specialist
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Bonny Hicks
Tobacco Cessation Specialist
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
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Kim Garcia, Chair
representing the mental health sector
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Judge Wes Suiter, Immediate Past Chair
representing the parent sector
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Justin Barkley, Vice-Chair
representing a local community (Diboll)
Maci Dover, Secretary
representing the business sector
Janiece Metcalf, Treasurer
representing a local community (Zavalla)
DIRECTORS:
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Koshy Alexander
representing the business sector
Becky Barrett
representing the faith sector
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District Attorney Janet Cassels
representing local government
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Suzy Childers
representing the parent sector
Matt Clifton
representing the business sector
Det. Cody Deal
representing the law enforcement sector
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Megan Dickinson
representing the parent sector
Judge April Earley
representing local government
Jordan LaCaille
representing a young adult-serving organization
Elizabeth Matthews
representing as a young adult
Becca McMahon
representing a local civic organization
Breanna Murphy
representing the healthcare sector
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Al Ross
representing the media sector
Kim Simmons
representing a substance use prevention organization
April Soderquist
representing the local schools (Lufkin ISD)
Tavo Velazquez
representing the business sector
Dr. Kindrell Tucker
representing the healthcare sector
Judge Paul White
representing local government
Brent Tanksley
representing the recovery community
COMMUNITY
SPONSORS
PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
The Bettye & Murphy
George Foundation
BRONZE LEVEL
SPONSORS:
Austin Bank
Bancorp South
Commercial Bank of Texas
Higginbotham Insurance
Regional Physical Therapy
The Heart Institute of East Texas
DRUG-FREE ALL-STARS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
East Texas Asphalt
Pineywoods OB/GYN
Whataburger/GVCS
Bartlett, Baggett & Shands
Charanza Law Firm
Contractor’s Supply
KSWP/KAVX
Southside Bank
Abeldt’s Pharmacy
Southwood Drive Animal Clinic
MAKE A
DONATION
Thank you for donating to The Coalition! We are striving to create a healthier Angelina County and with the support of individuals and businesses and the collaboration of our local partners, we will make that dream a reality. The Coalition, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit.