Building healthy, drug free communities, one person at a time to keep kids
off tobacco, alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances through
educating and partnering with families and communities.

Safe Communities

RH Patterson Memorial Scholarship

August 19, 2010 marks the 2nd anniversary of the loss of a true community leader in the fight to prevent alcohol abuse in Greenville County.  Mr. Roger Hardeman "R. H." Patterson, was a valuable member of the Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition and beloved friend.  As the founder of the P.A.P.A. Organization, Mr. Patterson fought to educate the community, and our community and government leaders to the dangers of alcohol abuse. 

To continue his legacy and honor his memory, we would like to invite you to consider making a donation to the  R.H. Patterson Sr. Memorial Scholarship.  

Please make all donations payable to - The Roger H. Patterson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in care of Greenville Family Partnership.  Mail to: Greenville Family Partnership, P.O. Box 10203, Greenville, SC  29603. Thank you.

Greenville Family Partnership Furman Event

Greenville Family Partnership will be at Furman University on Saturday, September 11 from 12:00 Noon  - 2:00PM.  For more information please see flier or call 467-4099.

Family Day - September 27, 2010

Monday, September 27th - 2010!  

Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children TM is a national movement to inform parents that the parental engagement fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free. Family Day reminds parents that   Dinner Makes A Difference!  What Your Children want at the dinner table is YOU!

Become a Family Day Star:

  • S - Spend Time with your kids by having dinner together
  • T - Talk to them about their friends, interests and dangers of drugs & alcohol
  • A - Answer their questions and listen to what they have to say
  • R - Recognize that you have the power to help keep your kids substance free

NEW!  Here is Child friendly recipe to make together.  The recipe page can also be printed for coloring.  Check back for additional recipes and other activities for Family Day fun!

Take the Pledge - pledge to set aside time to eat together as a family - go to: http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/

For more information about Family Day: http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/

Get Materials:http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/tools-you-can-use/family-day-2008-materials/

 


Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition

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Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition is a diverse group of organizations and individuals that come together to increase their strength, knowledge and commitment while working to decrease safety related problems in Greenville County.

Vision: A safe community for all people in Greenville County
Mission: To coordinate resources and share responsibilities in order to become a clear community voice that provides leadership for change.
  Goals:
  • Reduce alcohol, tobacco and drug related crime and associated problems
  • Decrease traffic injuries and fatalities
  • Increase parental voice, knowledge and involvement
  • Reduce gang related activity
  • Increase community crime prevention skills
  • Increase data collection and coordination in order to evaluate for effectiveness and continue to build capacity

Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition Members

Gulf Coast Oil Spill

Gulf Coast Restoration Act Calls for Service As a Solution to Oil Spill 

How Volunteers Can Help

The complex nature of oil cleanup, coupled with health and safety concerns, restricts the role of volunteers. The Deepwater Unified Area Command under the direction of Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen has specified that volunteers or unpaid individuals are not allowed to perform hands-on hazardous waste remediation. Find an appropriate volunteer opportunity by typing in your zip code or register to volunteer with one of the Gulf Coast state service commissions at the website below. Volunteers are also encouraged to support disaster relief organizations responding to the spill and to volunteer with human service agencies and nonprofits in the region that are experiencing increased demand due to the effects of the oil spill. www.serve.gov/oilspill.asp

The Data Network Committee

The Data Network Committee is a sub-committee of the Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition that meets quarterly.  The purpose of Data Committee is to bring together key producers of data that exist in Greenville County to share information and work together to create data resources with current and precise information.

The Committee is working to produce a current yearly report concerning Greenville County statistics and trends, a community assessment report, and create useful maps and other documents from accessible information.  The next Data Committee Meeting - October 20, 2010 - 9:00AM - Greenville Co. EMS.

Events:

  • Data Informational - December 8, 2008
  • Open Source Training - August 18 - 9:30-12:00Noon
  • Data Informational  - Date to be Announced

Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws

The EUDL Committee (Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws) is a committee of Greenville County Officers, community organizations and concerned citizens lead by the Phoenix Center.  The EUDL Committee works together to address underage drinking issues, educate and inform local merchants, and enforce and influence legislation.  The Next meeting: September 8, 2010 - 9:00AM - Phoenix Center.

EUDL Alcohol Buys 2003 - 2007

Activities:

  • January 16, 2008 - Re-Signing of EUDL & Tobacco Multi-Jurisdictional Agreements - 10:00AM - County Council Chambers
  • July 16, AET Award Luncheon - Clemson Madren Center

Get Buckled Committee

Get Buckled sloganThe Committe for Responsible Driving - Get Buckled - is a subcommittee of the Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition that addresses traffic related concerns including Seat Belt Safety, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs, Distractions while driving, Pedestrian Safety, etc. Next Meeting: September 1 -  2:00PM - GFP, 200 Mills Avenue.

      

Berea High School & Greenville Tech Charter High School participated with Get Buckle Prom Safety programs

Events:

  • March 4 & 5, 2009 - Get Buckled Breakfast - GFP, 200 Mills Ave.
  • April - June 2009 - Driving Safely Campaign for Greenville County High Schools
  • March 18, 2010 - 2010 Youth Film Festival - 7:00PM - Greenville Tech Auditorium
  • April - June 2010 - Driving Safely Campaign for Greenville County High Schools

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving - SC

MADD Organization

2010 MADD Impact Panel Schedule for S.C. -

MADD utilizes Victim Impact Panels to put a 'face' on the victims of drunk driving.  These individuals are not just labeled 'victims', but are individuals whose lives have been tragically altered as a result of someone's decision to drink and drive.  Drunk Driving crashes resulting in deaths are murders, and the destruction of lives do not differ from murders where other weapons were used.  Drunk Driving, other traffic and underage offenders are ordered by the courts to attend a Victim Impact Panel. Click here to access schedule: http://www.madd.org/chapter/4500_12573


NEW - DUI LAW Updated - Read More Here.. as of February 10, 2009

For More Information Contact Terry Taylor - 467-4099 Terry@gfpdrugfree.org

Tobacco Free Kids

Tobacco Free Kids Collaborative

US Map of Individuals Tobacco Sales Tax - See how S.C. measures with other States!  Click Here.

Events:

  • February 6, 2010 - TFK Furman Basketball Event - 5:00PM - 7:00PM - Timmons Arena, Furman University
  • October 3, 2009 - TFK Furman Football Event - 1:00 - 3:00 - Furman University

  • February 7, 2009- Tobacco Free Kids Furman Event
  • September 20, 2008 - TFK Furman Event at Furman University

Observances:

Tobacco Information:

 

For more information contact Terry Taylor: 864-467-4099 or
Terry@gfpdrugfree.org

Uniting Our Communities Committee

Uniting Our Communities is a subcommittee of the Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition that meets monthly.  The UOC was formed in response to concerns brought to the GCSC Coalition concerning the lack of outreach to the Hispanic communities in Greenville County. 

Purpose: To expand the Coalition's strategies to the Hispanic community

Events:

  • 2007 held a Hispanic Education Fair - McAlister Square, Greenville.  Approximately 100 in attendance.  Community organizations and individuals presented information and services to the attendees.
  • 2008 Hispanic Educational Summitt - October 4th - Greenville Tech N.W. Campus
  • 2009- GHS Minority Summit - April 4 - Carolina First Center - UOC Information Table
  • 2009 - Hispanic Day - August 15 - McAlister Square - UOC Information Table
  • 2010 - GHS Minority Summit - April 10 - Carolina First Center - UOC Information Table

Next Meeting:

Youth Development Advisory Council

The Youth Development Advisory Council for Greenville County is a sub-committee of the Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition that meets monthly. 

Mission: YDAC strives to address community problems through broad based local collaborative programs for ages 0-24 with a primary emphasis on middle and high school ages.
Events
  • 2008 Standing Together Against Gangs - Gang Prevention Workshop -Carolina First Center - April 18, 2008- 9:00AM-1:30PM 
  • 2009 - YDAC Logic Model Workshop - April 7 & 14 - GFP, 200 Mills Avenue

Next Meeting: September 7, 2010 - GFP, 200 Mills Ave. - 1:00PM

Traffic Enforcement Task Force

 Task Force Logo

The Greenville County Traffic Enforcement Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional traffic enforcement effort supported through the collaboration of law enforcement and city officials from the six municipalities in Greenville County as well as the Greenville County Sheriffs Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol.  The Traffic Task Force was formed through the Greenville County Safe Communities Coaliton in response to elevated traffic fatalities, injuries and collisions. 

The agreement provides that each agency will each host a traffic enforcement event in turn each month.  This allows specific traffic community concerns to be addressed using the combined efforts of the task force members.

The Task First documented GCSC Task Force was held on December 1, 2000 and hosted by the Greer Police Department.  A total of 10 officers participated and wrote a total of 26 citations.  

Multi-Jurisdictional Signing Ceremony: January 16, 2009 - 10:00AM - County Council Chambers

Task Force Members Greenville County Task Force:

Fountain Inn Police Department
Greenville County Sheriffs Office
Greenville Police Department
Greer Police Department
Mauldin Police Department
Simpsonville Police Department
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Travelers Rest Police Department

 GCSC Traffic Enforcement Task Force Yearly Totals....

Coalition Event Calendar

Greenville County Safe Communities Coalition

Next Coalition Meeting  -          September 9,2010

Second Thursday of each month
Time: 10:30AM / Lunch Provided
Place: Greenville Co. Square, Conference Room A
Call in Advance: Denise Williams - 467-4099

GCSC Coalition Minutes

Read the minutes from the latest GCSC Coalition meeting here.


GCSC Coalition Calendar 2010

 

January 2010

February 2010

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010                                

                                             

                          

GCSC Coalition Events:

September Holidays and Observances



Weekly Observances:


 

September Events:

September 3 - GCSC Traffic Enforcement Task Force Special DUI event - 8:00PM - GCSO

September 8 - Red Ribbon Reception - GFP - 3 different times - RSVP in advance

September 11 - GFP Furman Football Event - 12:00Noon - 2:00PM - Furman University

September 12 - Red Ribbon Kickoff Party/Silent Auction - GFP - Greenville Mariott - Contact GFP for Tickets.

September 13 - REd Ribbon Golf Classic - Green Valley Country Club - Contact GFP


Subcommittee Meetings & Events

Data Network Committee Meeting

Quarterly Meetings
9:00AM
Greenville County EMS, County Square
Next Meeting: October 20, 2010


EUDL(Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws)

Monthly Meetings
9:00AM
The Phoenix Center
Next Meeting: September 8, 2010

Get Buckled - Committee for Responsible Driving

Monthly Meeting
 2:00PM
 GFP(Greenville Family Partnership)
Next meeting: October 6,2010

Uniting Our Communities Committee

Monthly Meetings
10:00AM
Location:GFP - 200 Mills Avenue
Next  - To be announced

Traffic Enforcement Task Force Event

Monthly Events

Hosting Agency:Greenville County Sheriffs Office

Next Event:September 3, 2010

Youth Development Advisory Council Committee

Monthly Meeting
1:00PM
Greenville Family Partnership, 200 Mills Avenue
Next Meeting - September 7, 2010