Preventionfocus Inc.
Preventionfocus Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
PREVENTIONFOCUS, INC. (AGENCY) IS A NONPROFIT AGENCY FORMED TO PROVIDE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE IN THE COMMUNITIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK. THE AGENCY ALSO PARTNERS WITH A WESTERN NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE A RECOVERY COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH CENTER.
About
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL) - LIFE SKILLS TRAINING (LST) IS A RESEARCH-VALIDATED SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVEN TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, DRUG ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE BY TARGETING THE MAJOR SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT PROMOTE THE INITIATION OF SUBSTANCE USE AND OTHER RISKY BEHAVIORS. PREVENTIONFOCUS, INC. USES THIS CURRICULUM IN CLASSROOMS (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS) ACROSS THE DISTRICTS OF ERIE COUNTY WHERE THE RISK PROFILES FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ARE HIGH. OUR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITATIONS OF THIS CURRICULUM HAVE DEVELOPMENTALLY AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES SPECIFIC FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL FROM K-5 (ELEMENTARY) AND FROM 6-8 (MIDDLE).IN ADDITION TO LST, PREVENTIONFOCUS ALSO IMPLEMENTS THE TOO GOOD MODEL PROGRAMS FROM THE MENDEZ FOUNDATION AT THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVELS. TOO GOOD PROGRAMS PUT SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING TO WORK THROUGH FUN AND INTERACTIVE LESSONS, BUILDING THE SELF-CONFIDENCE YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS. TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS AND TOO GOOD FOR VIOLENCE SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES PROMOTE POSITIVE, PRO-SOCIAL ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR, WHILE FOSTERING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, RESISTANCE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CONFLICT, AND RESISTANCE TO NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE AND INFLUENCE. PREVENTIONFOCUS IMPLEMENTS TOO GOOD FOR VIOLENCE IN GRADES K-3 AND TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS IN GRADES 5 AND 7.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Preventionfocus, inc. empowers children, adults, and entire communities with the skills, information, and tools needed to make positive life choices. making safe and healthy happen. we implement proven programs and strategies to prevent and reduce substance abuse, violence, problem gambling, bullying, and other related problem behaviors while encouraging mental, physical, and emotional well-being.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Preventionfocus, inc. (agency) is a nonprofit agency formed to provide alcohol and other drug prevention programs to promote healthy choices throughout the life cycle in the communities of western new york. the agency also partners with a western new york not-for-profit organization to operate a recovery community and outreach center.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 69 LINWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14209.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 25 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$36,096.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1990.
- The organization pays $780,352 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $31,685 in fundraising expenses.
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