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Focus on Community's History

October 3rd, 1980-
​T
he 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- The Racine Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs changed its name to Focus on Community.
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June 2013- Focus on Community was awarded the longest running FAST program recognition in the nation.
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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).
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February 2016- Focus on Community gave a presentation at the national level in Washington D.C. on “Building an Effective Coalition”.
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September 2016- Focus on Community received funds from the United Way of Racine County to take over the Advancing Family Assets (AFA) Program officially.
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September 2019- Focus on Community purchased a building in uptown Racine to call home.
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January 14, 2021- Focus on Community's Executive Director Jason Meekma visits with The Morning Show with Greg Berg on WGTD. 
January 23, 2021- Focus on Community participates in Racine and Me on CBS. ​

March 2021- Focus on Community adapts a new logo.

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

Email: [email protected]
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Focus is a 501 (c) 3 Organization.
  • Home
  • About
    • Funders
    • History
    • Mission, Vision, & Values
    • The Focus Team
  • Programs
    • Advancing Family Assets
    • Family & Schools Together
    • LifeSkills
    • Opportunities Club
    • Strengthening Families >
      • Registration Page
    • Extended Learning
    • Teen Peers
  • Events
    • Golf Outing
  • Resources
    • Community Partners
    • Prevention Tools
    • Treatment Options
  • Focus Content Studio
  • Donate
    • Thank You
  • Focus Opportunities
    • Join Our Board
    • Careers
    • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • Family Advocacy Program (HRN)
  • Strengthening Families