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Focus on community's achievements and recognition


October 3rd, 1980- The Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs is formed.

Spring 1992- Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs launched the Teen Peer Program  making it the longest program running to date.

Spring 2002- Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs officially formed RCYC (Racine County Youth Coalition).

Spring 2005- T
he Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs changed its name to Focus on Community.

June 2013- Focus on Community was awarded the longest running FAST program recognition in the nation.

March 2015- Focus on Community is awarded the Prevention and Education award for our Teen Peer Program from NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence).

February 2016- Focus on Community gave a presentation at the national level in Washington D.C. on “Building an Effective Coalition”.

September 2016- Focus on Community received funds from the United Way of Racine County to take over the Advancing Family Assets (A.F.A.) Program officially.

September 2019- Focus on Community purchased a building in uptown Racine to call home.




​1240 Washington Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin 53403
​(262) 632-6200
To unite our community in an effort to prevent substance abuse and inspire healthy life choices.

Focus is a 501 (c) 3 Organization.

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