WELCOME TO Empowerment zone coalition

Working to Prevent Substance Abuse and promote Healthy Living.

Our vision for Metro Detroit is to create a safe, healthy, and drug free community that values cultural diversity and assures adequate housing and social services for all.

Our Mission

Awareness

Raise public awareness about substance abuse and mental health

Mobilize

We are passionate about the east-side Detroit community and develop initiatives to address their needs

Education

We teach adults/teens how to cope with life’s challenges in a healthy way to reduce dependance on mild altering substances

EZC Accomplishments

Outstanding Coalition Award

In 2000, we were awarded by the Community Anti-drug Coalition of America (CADCA) for its outstanding coalition work to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and strengthen collaborations.

Needs Assessment Survey

2,400 youth participated in the survey, the results were published and disseminate to prevention providers to assist them in strengthen their substance prevention programming.

Substance Abuse Summit

Each year, EZC planned and implemented the largest substance abuse summit in the City of Detroit in an effort to raise public awareness regarding drug related issues and to celebrate the success of the coalition.

Community Awareness

51% of the target population was familiar with the coalition and its activities.

Reached More Than One Million People

EZC has reached more than one million people over time with substance abuse prevention community outreach projects and programs.

Over 17 Years of Experience

Providing comprehensive health and substance abuse prevention services to the catchment area.

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Let’s collaborate on initiatives to help our community

Some of Our Coalition Partners