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
Abby Baker
Community Coalition Coordinator
Sonia Smith
Youth Prevention Specialist
Carolina Lopez
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Coordinator
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD:
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Suzy Childers, Chair
representing the parent sector
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Kim Garcia, Immediate Past Chair
representing the mental health sector
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Breanna Murphy, Vice-Chair
representing the healthcare sector
Becca McMahon, Treasurer
representing a local civic organization
Maci Dover, Secretary
representing the business sector
DIRECTORS:
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Koshy Alexander
representing the business sector
District Attorney Janet Cassels
representing local government
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Matt Clifton
representing a local community (Huntington)
Viry Cruz
representing the business sector
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Megan Dickinson
representing the parent sector
Justin Barkley
representing a local community (Diboll)
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Jeff Walker
representing a youth-serving community
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Leo Carreon
representing as a young adult
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Hannah Keller
representing the business community
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Janiece Metcalf
representing a local community (Zavalla)
Sarina Dowlearn
representing the media and faith sector
Kim Simmons
representing a substance use prevention organization
April Soderquist
representing the local schools (Lufkin ISD)
Judge Paul White
representing local community
Brent Tanksley
representing the recovery community
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Stephen Pinkney
representing the faith community
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Wes Suiter
representing the parent sector
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Conssandra Williams
representing the higher education sector
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Judge Todd Kassaw
representing local government
COMMUNITY
SPONSORS
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
The Bettye & Murphy
George Foundation
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BRONZE LEVEL
SPONSORS:
Austin Bank
Carroway Funeral Home
Commercial Bank of Texas
The Heart Institute of East Texas​
Security & Guaranty Abstract Co.
Skelton, Slusher, Barnhill, Watkins & Wells
DRUG-FREE ALL-STARS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
East Texas Asphalt
Whataburger/GVCS
Bartlett, Baggett & Shands
Contractor’s Supply
KSWP/KAVX
Southside Bank
Southwood Drive Animal Clinic
Abeldt’s Pharmacy
Loggins Plumbing
Brookshire Brothers
Copeland Square LLC
Pineywoods OB/GYN
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.