Empowering Youth. Supporting Families. Strengthening Communities.

Our Community Cares is a member of the national drug free communities coalition, whose members use collaborative efforts to build stronger, safer communities for young people to grow, learn, and play. Our activities occur across Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee Counties.Join us in empowering change—because when our community cares, we all thrive.

Youth Ambassadors

Cassie Brannen

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Shadya Cabrera

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Michael Coker

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Victoria Coker

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Josiah Griffin

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Jordin Jackson

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Gracie Peterson

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Travis Presley

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Jayla Rivers

Youth Leadership Week 2025 Ambassador

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Schedule Preview

Community Sunday Brunch: 4th Sunday (4 - 6 PM)
Teens Talk: 4th Thurs in Columbia at Teen Town (4 - 6 PM)
Teens Talk: 2nd Friday at Ft. White Library (4:30 - 6:30 PM)

Drug Free Pledge Video

About Us

Founder

Bea Coker

Coalition Members

It's About My Efforts, Inc.
My Business Consultants
B & B Classic Autos Project, Inc.
Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church
B.I.G. Media
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc.
Presley Learning Center, Inc.
Susan Adel
Harry Joiner
B.I.G. Media

Ambassadors

Cassie Brannen
Shadyah Cabrera
Michael Coker
Victoria Coker
Josiah Griffin
Jordin Jackson
Gracie Peterson
Travis Presley
Jayla Rivers
Jaylon Rivers

Contact Us

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Event List

Events List - April 2025

Community Sunday Brunch: 4th Sunday (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Teens Talk: 4th Thursday in Columbia at Teen Town (4:00 - 6:00 PM)
Teens Talk: 2nd Friday at Ft. White Library (4:30 - 6:30 PM)

Event Flyers

Past Event Gallery

Resources

Substance Abuse Prevention by County

Columbia County

Columbia County offers substance abuse prevention and support services through schools, healthcare providers, and community programs that focus on education, early intervention, and youth wellness.FL Dept. of Health: Columbia
Columbia County School District
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare – Lake City

Hamilton County

Hamilton County provides prevention education and support for families and youth through health departments, school programs, and behavioral health organizations that address substance use risks.FL Dept. of Health: Hamilton
Hamilton County School District
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare – Jasper

Suwannee County

In Suwannee County, schools and healthcare providers partner to deliver substance abuse prevention resources and services designed to educate, support recovery, and promote safe choices among youth.FL Dept. of Health: Suwannee
Suwannee County School District
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare – Live Oak