Published on February 21, 2012

The East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (EWMAPSA) recently was recognized with an Appreciation Award from Mercer County for EWMAPSA’s “momentum, strength and results achieved on this year’s projects.”

The mission of the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse is to serve as the official Township coordinating body for planning awareness and prevention education for drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse. The East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse is dedicated to increasing the level of community awareness and the prevention of problems related to alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse through the encouragement and development of safe, healthy and responsible lifestyles for residents of East Windsor Township.

Mayor Janice Mironov stated, “the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse is a key group in East Windsor Township’s program to make our community aware of the dangers and effects of substance abuse. The East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse works to discourage alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse, and make available information, support and outreach efforts for those suffering from addiction and their families through educational classes and community awareness programs. Working with the local school district, law enforcement, and community organizations, the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse continues to diligently work to combat alcohol, drug and tobacco abuse and to keep our community healthy.”

The East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse provides resource support to programs including: Better Beginnings ‘Super BBs’, which provides supervised activities and discussions for high risk children; Camp Fire USA New Jersey Council ‘Count On Me Kids’, a self-esteem program for first graders, and ‘Peer Proof’, a substance abuse awareness program for 7th grade students; RISE ‘Hightstown-East Windsor Learning Partners’ (H.E.L.P.), an after-school academic mentoring program; D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), provided through the Township Police Department for 5th graders; Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Poster/Essay Contest; Heroes and Ladies Mentoring Program; East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Event, and Next Level Youth , a sports and tutoring program.

The East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse receives Appreciation Award from Mercer County. Pictured (from left to right) are: front row – Next Level Youth Board Member Liz Taylor Farr; Community Member Bershane Grimsley; East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Better Beginnings Group Teacher/Supervisor of School Age Children Brenda Werner; Heroes and Ladies Mentoring Program Director Albert Werner; Better Beginnings Executive Director Luz Horta; back row – Next Level Youth Executive Director Keith Jackson and Next Level Youth Vice President Sheldon Millard.