Stayin' Alive grants during annual Coalition Celebration

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – The nonprofit Stayin’ Alive provided five grants during their recent Coalition Celebration in Brookville. 

Stayin’ Alive granted $2,500 to Franklin County High School After Prom to support the purchase of prizes and inflatables in a substance-free environment.

They also gave $2,983 to YouthQuake Club, which is a program that empowers high school students through a peer-led, volunteer-based council that promotes abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

A $4,000 grant and a $1,480 grant was given to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and the Brookville Police Department to support their National Night Out initiatives. 

Stayin’ Alive also provided the Franklin County School Corporation with $5,480 to fund a random drug testing program designed to deter substance use among students participating in athletics, extracurriculars, and co-curricular activities. 

One of the key funding mechanisms for Stayin’ Alive is the Countermeasure Fee Program. These fees—collected from individuals convicted of substance-related offenses—are reinvested directly into the community through annual grant awards. 

The Stayin’ Alive Coalition meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM, with the exception of December. 

“Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our November meeting will be held on Thursday , November 20 at the Franklin County Community Foundation,” Executive Director Bethany Luers said. 

Here is some of the work the Coalition completed in 2025:

Program Launches & Expansions

• Breaking Chains jail-based substance abuse program launched (January 2025)

• Recovery Café Expansion: Added a second location + integrated Workforce Development services

Community Events & Outreach

• Hope on the Horizon mental health awareness event (May 2025) — powerful turnout and shared stories

• National Night Out: Partnered to host 2 successful events with youth engagement and prevention outreach in Brookville and Oldenburg. 

• Drug Take Back Days: Multiple events held to promote safe disposal and reduce access to unused medications with a total of 312.70 pounds collected from October 2024-Sept 2025 

• Free Pool Days: Sponsored 2 summer pool days with 121 attendees enjoying healthy fun

• IGA Cookout: Incredible coalition support and visibility — a true celebration of collaboration

Coalition Growth & Integration

• Welcomed the Franklin County Health & Housing Coalition under Stayin’ Alive’s umbrella.