Rep. John Katko Announces $125,000 Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Syracuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John Katko (NY-24) today announced that the Syracuse Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAP) will receive $125,000 in federal funding to continue its work in the City of Syracuse to prevent youth substance use.  The Prevention Network will be the fiduciary agent for this grant. 

“Increased heroin and opioid use among Syracuse youth remains a significant threat to the future of Central New York,” said Congressman John Katko. “The grassroots efforts of the Syracuse Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAP) go a long way in helping to educate our community and to prevent youth substance abuse.  This funding will allow the YSAP to continue its work while increasing community-based outreach and collaborations to effect positive change in Syracuse.”

The Syracuse Youth Abuse Prevention Coalition Steering Committee applauded the announcement stating, “This grant is the result of the time, effort and resources dedicated by our numerous community volunteers. It will further allow us to address the many underlying causes of youth substance abuse in the city of Syracuse.” 

The Syracuse Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is a community partnership made up of youth, parents, law enforcement, businesses, schools, healthcare professionals, and a number of concerned community members and organizations, that serves individuals and families in the City of Syracuse with the goal of strengthening community collaborations to combat and prevent youth substance abuse.  The Coalition focuses on community and youth education, as well as bolstering enforcement of drug and alcohol laws and regulations.  This funding will allow the Coalition to provide training and skill building to coalition members to reduce underage use of alcohol, marijuana, synthetic drugs and prescription drugs or opioids. 

Congressman John Katko represents the 24th Congressional District, which includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and a portion of Oswego County.  For more information, please visit https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko.

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