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:
Suzy Childers, Chair
representing the parent sector
Kim Garcia, Immediate Past Chair
representing the mental health sector
Breanna Murphy, Vice-Chair
representing the healthcare sector
Becca McMahon, Secretary
representing a local civic organization
Janiece Metcalf, Treasurer
representing a local community (Zavalla)
DIRECTORS:
Koshy Alexander
representing the business sector
District Attorney Janet Cassels
representing local government
Matt Clifton
representing the business sector
Det. Cody Deal
representing the law enforcement sector
Megan Dickinson
representing the parent sector
Justin Barkley
representing a local community (Diboll)
Jeff Walker
representing a youth-serving community
Maci Dover
representing the business sector
Leo Jacobo
representing as a young adult
Hannah Keller
representing the business community
Al Ross
representing the media sector
Kim Simmons
representing a substance use prevention organization
April Soderquist
representing the local schools (Lufkin ISD)
Dr. Kindrell Tucker
representing the healthcare sector
Judge Paul White
representing local government
Brent Tanksley
representing the recovery community
Stephen Pinkney
representing the faith community
Wes Suiter
representing the parent sector
Conssandra Williams
representing the higher education sector
COMMUNITY
SPONSORS
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
The Bettye & Murphy
George Foundation
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
BRONZE LEVEL
SPONSORS:
Austin Bank
Carroway Funeral Home
Commercial Bank of Texas
The Heart Institute of East Texas
Higginbotham
Security & Guaranty Abstract Co.
VeraBank
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
Timber Country Real Estate
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.