YCADC’s impact on the Yuma community

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on what the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition (YCADC) does for our community.

One upcoming event is focused on celebrating graduating high school seniors in a safe place away from substances.

Joanne Fiser, YCADC Executive Director, says, "We'll have silent disco, photobooths, silent giveaway, and we are reaching out to the community right now for sponsors, and so this doesn't happen without community support."

Grad night is happening on May 22 and is free for all graduating students.

"The grad night, which is just a great thing, it's a place for the kids to go without having to be out on the road or going out and trying to cross the border, and go to Mexico, they got a place to go here locally, and have fun and just enjoy themselves," explained Darren Simmons, Yuma County Board of Supervisors, District 3.

YCADC is dedicated to strengthening our community through substance use prevention and mental health awareness.

"Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition is about prevention and awareness, we bring prevention to all of Yuma County to families, and students and kids across the whole county," says Fiser.

Since the coalition started they have reached over 29,000 kids and served over 208,000 residents in Yuma County.

YCADC membership has also increased by 600% since November of 2023.

The coalition unites community members advancing their approach to education, advocacy, and support across Yuma County.

"We make a positive impact on so many different community members across our county, our county consists of you know our schools, businesses, and the positive impact we bring at events, whether were sharing resource materials, or giving presentations," says Fiser.

For more information on how you can volunteer and help sustain YCADC impact, you can visit our the YCADC website at https://yumacountyantidrugcoalition.org/.