Senator John Cornyn
The Houston Health Foundation and Bethel’s Global Reach Inc. will receive federal grants totaling $250,000 to promote drug-free communities and reduce substance abuse among young Texans, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and is part of a $73 million investment to mobilize communities to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse across the country. This funding was authorized by Sen. Cornyn’s Substance Abuse Prevention Act.
“When it comes to protecting young Texans from the dangers of substance abuse, we must use every tool in our toolbox,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I am proud to have helped provide this investment to prevent and reduce substance abuse in Houston and am glad these groups will receive more resources to support our next generation’s health.”
| Recipient | Award Amount |
| Houston Health Foundation | $125,000 |
| Bethel’s Global Reach Inc. | $125,000 |
| TOTAL | $250,000 |
Since the inception of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, ONDCP reports that the past 30-day prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse has declined significantly among middle school and high school-aged youth in DFC-funded communities.
Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a member of the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees.