About Us
The Pompton Lakes Prevention Coalition was created to prevent underage drinking and marijuana use among our youth. Our group knows the needs and issues of the community because we are local citizens who interview, survey and collect specific Pompton Lakes information. We aim to collaborate with various community groups to bring about prevention strategies that will benefit our youth and make our community safer. Please join us!
Vision
Our Vision is by 2025, the Pompton Lakes Prevention Coalition will create prevention prepared communities through a collaborative effort to reduce underage drinking, marijuana use, the misuse of opioids and prescription drugs, heroin use and new and emerging drugs across the lifespan.
Meeting Schedule 2023 and 2024
September 25, 2023 April 29, 2024
October 30, 2023 May 20, 2024
November 27, 2023 June 24, 2024
January 29, 2024 September 30, 2024
February 26, 2024 October 28, 2024
March 25, 2024
All Meetings are at 6pm in the Coalition Office at 274 Wanaque Ave in Pompton Lakes!
Meetings are always open to the public and we are always looking for new community members to join! Email Ryan for a Zoom link if you cannot physically attend!
Creating Community Change
The programs we help to coordinate are:
Grant Programs:
- Pompton Lakes High School Health and Wellness Coalition (HAWC) Club and Lakeside Middle School Health and Wellness Coalition (HAWC Jr.) Club
- PLHS HAWC Sticker Shock Campaign
- Lenox and Lincoln Elementary Schools' Keep A Clear Mind Programs
- Community Conversation Series
- Professional Development Trainings for School Faculty
- Community Awareness Campaigns
- NEW! For 2023: Lakeside Middle School's Heroes and Cool Kids Program
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Sticker Shock Campaign - 2023
- Shopper's Liquor
- Empire Wine & Liquor
- George's Market
- Krauzer's
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- Barbara Murphy, Recreation Department, Civic/Volunteer Group
- Karen Murphy, Coordinator Youth-Teen Center, Youth Service Organization
- Sherrine Schuldt, United for Prevention in Passaic County, Substance Abuse Prevention Organization
- Open Position, Local Business Owner, Business
- Peter Forte, Police Officer, Law Enforcement
- Bobby Cruz, Council member, Local Governmental Agency
- Jake Herninko, School, Principal of Lakeside Middle School
- Elizabeth Brandsness, Media, Borough Clerk
- Grace Curran, Youth, HAWC President
- Donna Andelora, Saint Mary's, Religious and Fraternal Organizations
- Joan Sullivan, Parent
- Healthcare, Health Educator at Pompton Lakes
- Paula Cozzarelli, Business Official
- Ryan Gosiker, Project Director
Ryan Gosiker, Coordinator
Mailing Address:
25 Lenox Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
E-mail: coordinator@pomptonlakes-nj.gov
Phone: 609-273-0602
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PLPC Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Zoom Meetings
May 2021Coalition Meeting-Updates
May 2021Coalition Meeting- Presentation
In the News
Rep. Sherrill Announces $340K for Drug Prevention Programs in Pompton LakesRep. Sherrill Announces Four Drug-Free Communities Grants in NJ-11
Expert warns pot smoking is starting earlier for children
Grant brings drug prevention programs to Pompton Lakes
More drug prevention programs underway in Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes students teach the dangers of underage drinking
Partnership for a Drug-free NJ
United for Prevention in Passaic County
ReachNJ Addiction Helpline
Talk. They Hear You.
Smart Approaches to Marijuana
Project Medicine Drop Box
Private Property Ordinance for Pompton Lakes
Operation Parent
Get Smart About Drugs
Talking to Children and
Teens about Drugs
Operation Prevention
Talking to Your Teens About Marijuana and Other Drugs