GRANITE UNITED WAY

Granite united way is the fiscal agent for the capital area public health network, carroll county coalition for public health, and the south central public health network. All three networks work to prevent substance abuse among youth and young adults by bringing together individuals and organizations from a variety of sectors of the community to create a comprehensive, data-driven, evidence-based action plan to address these issues. Key strategies implemented by the coalitions include building capacity, disseminating information, providing education and support, offering alternatives, and encouraging positive, healthy community norms, laws and policies regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Research has shown the effectiveness of community coalitions in creating change and contributing to significant reductions in drug and alcohol use among youth and young adults across the country. The phn's also ensure coordinated and comprehensive delivery of all essential public health services.

Specific programs including whole village family resource center, department of justice, recovery friendly workplace, work united program, volunteer income tax assistance, housing initiatives, literacy, preschool development, mary gale trust management, early childhood, and various other small programs.