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 Supporting resilient communities empowered to live healthy, drug-free lives

Collaboration Hub

Your central resource for community impact

Communication Hub

Stay connected and aligned. Use these dedicated channels to coordinate with your team and share updates from the field.

Leader Lounge

A space for internal administrative updates and team announcements.

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This group is open to Staff, Board, and Committee members only

DFYC Brain Sync

Discussion board to colaboration, coordination, plan, and initate conversations on all things DFYC.

 

If something pops into your head at midnight, share it here to make sure we do not miss a great idea!

Youth Leaders

Empowering our young pioneers to collaborate on new initiatives.

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This is your space, do what you want!

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 Strategic Planing 

Access essential tools, documents, & data to support our coalition's mission.

Safety & Compliance Policies
Quarterly Impact Reports
Volunteer
Orientation
Staff
Orientation
Staff
Development
Support
Staff/Volunteer
Youth
Requirement

DFYC Formation 
 

Brand & Media Kit 2026
Funding
Pursued

Community Drug Abuse Prevention Grant 

Communities Talk

Funding
Updates

Community Drug Abuse Prevention Grant 

Requested additional info 5/2026

Communities Talk

Funding Pipline

Statewide Consumer Network Opportunity number: SM-26-027

Due 6/24/2026

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation accepts applications year-round

 Byrne Justice

Assistance Grant 

Due 7/14/2026

 Byrne Justice

Assistance Grant 

Due 7/14/2026

Coalition Management
Training Library

Access essential tools, documents, and data to support our coalition's mission.

Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships
Analyzing Problems and Goals
Developing a Framework or Model of Change
Developing Strategic and Action Plans
Building Leadership
Developing an Intervention
Enhancing Cultural Competence
Advocating for Change
Influencing Policy Development
Evaluating the Initiative
Implementing Social Marketing
Improving Organizational Management and Development
Sustaining the Work or Initiative
Sustaining the Work or Initiative

External Project Resources

Trusted external platforms to assist with drug-free project planning, education, and coalition sustainability.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive.
The Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas has partnered with coalitions, nonprofits, public agencies, and community groups to support collaborative, data-informed action. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, strengthening existing efforts, or addressing a specific challenge, we offer flexible support tailored to your goals and context.
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highlights policies and practices that can help everyone be as healthy as possible. CHR&R aims to grow a shared understanding of health, equity and the power of communities to improve health for all. This work is rooted in a long-term vision where all people and places have what they need to thrive.  
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IES helps people and lawmakers create informed education practice and policy by providing access to high-quality research, data, statistics, and evaluations
CPA is committed to facilitating thoughtful conversations that help communities, programs, and individuals redefine and implement effective prevention programs and strategies. CPA strengthens the local capacity to promote healthy relationships, nurture emotional well-being, prevent substance misuse, and lessen interpersonal violence by working collaboratively.
CPA is committed to facilitating thoughtful conversations that help communities, programs, and individuals redefine and implement effective prevention programs and strategies. CPA strengthens the local capacity to promote healthy relationships, nurture emotional well-being, prevent substance misuse, and lessen interpersonal violence by working collaboratively.
Community partner, health professional, or elected official, can use this dashboard to inform policy, priorities, supply information for grant applications, or learn more about where to allocate resources.
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Coalition Check-Up Project
CTC Resources
Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol (SPEPâ„¢)
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CADCA is the premier prevention association empowering communities to create positive change through coalition building, training, advocacy, and support.
Communities That Care guides communities through a proven five-phase change process. Using prevention science as its base, CTC promotes healthy youth development, improves youth outcomes, and reduces problem behaviors.
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Provides consise overview of the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, has some resources
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PANO (the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations) is a statewide membership organization supporting the thousands of nonprofits that serve millions of people in the Commonwealth.
Maintaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status: Now that your organization has Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, you should review the activities that can jeopardize your exemption.
Form 990 overview course: Most 501(c)(3) exempt organizations are required to submit an annual Form 990-series return. This course shows you which forms to file, when they are due, public disclosure of your return and tips to help prepare your form.
Employment issues: If your organization has employees or volunteers, it may have tax responsibilities. This course explains how to report employee wages and the rules regarding volunteer gifts.
Required disclosures: Certain organizational records must be disclosed to the public. This course discusses which documents must be provided and the penalties for noncompliance.
Unrelated business income: Even though your organization is tax exempt, it may generate taxable income. This course discusses how to determine if you have taxable income and how to report it.
Political campaigns and charities: The ban on political campaign intervention: A 501(c)(3) organization jeopardizes its exempt status when it intervenes in a political campaign. This mini course provides examples of prohibited activities and explains steps an organization should take to avoid an inadvertent violation.
Can I deduct my charitable contributions?Donors often ask about the deductibility of contributions. This course explains what is deductible, the records to keep and how to report contributions.
Charities and volunteers - This presentation explains the tax rules that come into play in the complex relationships between charities and their volunteers. 

External platforms to assist with brainstorming - not scholarly resources

The websites below have some free resources for nonprofits, but with a focus on selling their services.
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Quick Links & Support

Access essential internal resources and contact support teams for technical or personal assistance.

Tech Support

Submit a ticket for hardware, software, or access issues within the DFYC internal portal.

Youth Crisis Hotline

Immediate 24/7 Support: For mental health emergencies or urgent safety concerns. Call (800) 555-0123.

HR Portal

Access staff benefits, payroll information, and internal policy documents for all volunteers and employees.

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