ABOUT LYFT
LYFT is unique. It brings together community leaders and organizations, local businesses, schools, law enforcement, communities of faith, and residents to minimize risk taking behavior and maximize access to prevention education opportunities and resources to assist kids and families.
LYFT is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, with a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant (SAMHSA) for Drug Free Communities. Additional support for the LYFT program is provided through the Pennsbury School District, the local municipalities, businesses, individuals and the United Way of Bucks County.
LYFT OBJECTIVES -
To identify key behaviors that put our youth at risk:
• Substance Abuse
• Violence & Bullying
• Delinquency
• School Drop-out
• Teen Pregnancy
LYFT GOALS -
To proactively address risk factors by:
• Mobilizing and engaging all sectors of our community
• Defining clear and measurable outcomes to track progress
• Identifying gaps in service and needs through student surveys and data
Volunteer Leadership
LYFT is a volunteer driven, collaborative effort. Below is a listing of the current Board members. If you want to get involved, volunteer or contribute, please contact lyft@uwbucks.org.
Name |
Board Position | Organization |
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Sharon Barker |
Project Director, Executive Board Member | United Way of Bucks County |
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Sam Griga
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Boy Scouts of America |
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Rev. Ryan Johnson
|
Faith Baptist Church |
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Ron MacPherson
|
Executive Board Member | Falls Township Police Department |
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| Susan Morris | Teen Parent Advisor | Community Member | |
Jo Norum |
Community Member |
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Bill Reese |
Executive Board Member | Falls Township Parks & Recreation |
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Peggy Richards-Hagy
|
Community Member |
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Gary Sanderson |
Executive Board Member | Community Member |
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Bill Schofield |
United Way of Bucks County |
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| Sherwood Taylor | Executive Board Member | Pennsbury School District | staylor@pennsbury.k12.pa.us |
Jennifer Troll |
Teen Parent Advisor | Community Member |
Partner Organizations Representatives:
Susan Bartels |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bucks County |
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| Melissa Groden | Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. | mgroden@bccadd.org
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David Fialko |
Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. |
dfialko@bccadd.org
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Tim Philpot |
Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. |
tphilpot@bccadd.org
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Staff
Lizette Morales - Chomicki |
LYFT Program Coordinator |
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(215)-949-1660 |