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File #: 24-957    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Letter Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/5/2024 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 9/10/2024 Final action:
Title: 1:00 P.M. - Presentation and Consideration of a Letter of Support for the Elevate Youth California: Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention Program - Cohort 6, Standard Track funding opportunity
Sponsors: Jessica Pyska, Eddie Crandell
Attachments: 1. BOS_LOS Elevate Youth California Grant
Memorandum


Date: September 10, 2024

To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors

From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
E.J. Crandell, District 3 Supervisor

Subject: Presentation and Consideration of a Letter of Support for the Elevate Youth California: Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention Program - Cohort 6, Standard Track funding opportunity

Executive Summary:

Kno'Qoti Native Wellness, Inc. (KNWI) is preparing to apply for the Elevate Youth California: Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention Program (Cohort 6) Standard Track funding and would be honored to have your support.

The proposed project focuses on youth civic engagement, culturally responsive mentoring, peer support, harm reduction, and family engagement for communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. These efforts aim to foster healing and positive change within our tribal communities.

A letter of support from your Board would significantly strengthen the application by showcasing our collaboration. KNWI has asked for the letter to be submitted by Friday, September 20, 2024 to be included it in their application.

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