News Release
For Immediate Release
July 8, 2008
Contact:
Aaron Zappia
(215) 657-7700

Greenleaf Announces Local Grants to Help Prevent Underage Drinking

WILLOW GROVE—Today, State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-Montgomery / Bucks) announced that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded $11,436.00 to Gwynedd Mercy College and $10,000.00 to the Upper Dublin Township Police to curb underage drinking.

The grants will fund a wide range of activities including: law enforcement training and efforts, the development of collegiate environmental management strategies, and other prevention programs.   

The PLCB's Bureau of Alcohol Education received a total of one hundred and three applications for the 2008 / 2009 grant cycle.  The Board's commitment of $700,000 will be disseminated to sixty-eight entities across the state. 

"These grants are critical in aiding our community partners in preventing underage drinking," said Senator Greenleaf.  "I look forward to great success resulting from the combination of education and strong law enforcement.  Underage drinking kills, and I thank the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for their support and Gwynedd Mercy College and the Upper Dublin Police for their efforts to stop underage drinking."