Prince George’s County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
ABOUT US
An Affiliate of the National African American
Drug Policy Coalition, Inc.
(Headquartered in Washington, D.C.)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to high school seniors and college students
(over $210,000 to date)
INTERNSHIPS
Provide Congressional
internships for college
students
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Speakers Bureau provides guest speakers to schools and businesses
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Hosted "Read to Lead" and "Soaring to New Heights" Literary events
SPONSORSHIPS
Co-sponsored a student delegation from Uganda that participated in the 4th World Children’s Festival on the National Mall
OUTREACH
Co-sponsored Annapolis Day for Youth with former MD State Delegate Tony Knotts
RADIO SHOWS
Hosted weekly radio shows “Real Talk” on pressing issues confronting our community both locally and nationally on WCBQ AM 1340 and WHNC AM 890. Shows were promoted on social media platforms, etc.
The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc in partnership with Suntrust Bank (now Truist) was delighted to share the evening with bank executives to support our 13 scholarship award honorees. Ms. Sharol Henry (Vice President and Sr. Branch Leader) other bank executives Ms. Leslie Rush (Camp Springs Branch), School Board member Edward Burroughs, and some of our student honorees and parents were back in the area to accept their "care boxes" from the Indian Head Highway Branch. The care boxes included dormitory supplies needed by the students (such as: towels, sheets, socks, soap, hats, scarfs and gloves etc.)
OUR MISSION
To promote drug policies and laws that embrace the public health nature of drug abuse and provide a more effective
and humane approach to address the chronic societal problem of drug abuse.
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The Prince George’s County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. represents one of seven local affiliates of the National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. Our national organization consists of a coalition of 25 preeminent organizations, including the Howard University School of Law, National Association of Black Social Workers, and the National Medical Association. Through the support of our national organization, interested organizational partners, and grassroots members like you, we hope to prevent and reduce illegal drug abuse and related crimes in Prince George’s County.
OUR OFFICERS
VALENCIA CAMPBELL, Ph.D.
PRESIDENT
RONALD BLAKELY
VICE PRESIDENT
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JEROME W. (DUKE) HAGGINS
TREASURER
DEBORAH HARRIS
SECRETARY
SHAWN HAY
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US...
“The Prince George’s County Drug Policy Coalition continues to drive home the message that sacrifice and patience are tremendous assets to achieving excellence in higher education.”
- Obie Patterson, Council Member, District 8, Prince George’s County, Maryland, Community Connection.
“I had a wonderful time speaking at the PGCDPC Empowering Future Leaders Scholarship Breakfast. I wish all the students continued success!”
- Jacqueline Griffin, President, Robert Griffin III Foundation and mother of NFL Analyst and former Quarterback Robert Griffin III aka RG3.
“We regard the PGCDPC chapter as one of its flagship chapters and leaders of the Nation.”
- Judge Arthur Burnett, Sr., National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc.
“The PGCDPC positively impacts the lives of countless members of Prince George’s County.”
- Delegate Kriselda Valderrama, 26th Legislative District.
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“I salute your commitment to promoting healthy drug-free lifestyles in our communities and especially, our schools to protect our most precious resource, our children.
- Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards (4th Congressional District)
“As members of the Prince George’s County Board of Education, we support the vision and work of the Coalition and look forward to the Coalition doing great things in the community.”
- Carolyn M. Boston, Former Board Vice-Chair and Edward P. Burroughs, II, Former Board Member, District 8.
“The Coalition represents one of the best examples of shared community responsibility. The College of Professional Studies is proud to engage in an ongoing collaboration with the Coalition to improve our community.”
- Dr. Jerome Schiele, Former Dean, Bowie State University.
