CND is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids and their families build a bridge to a brighter tomorrow. Our innovative prevention and leadership programs empower youth to be the force for change in themselves, their families, their schools and their communities – – now and in the future. CND is building a bridge to a brighter tomorrow by empowering tomorrow’s leaders today.

CND believes in giving youth the best chance at a healthy and bright future by preparing our youth to be future leaders. As our children prepare for the future, CND helps them to understand the importance of being a role model who leads with integrity by making healthy choices to be safe and drug-free.  Community for New Direction helps youth to make a successful transition to adulthood by educating youth on decision making, refusal skills and decorum, as well as providing recreational activities that exclude the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Mission
Through innovative programs and positive relationships, CND empowers youth to achieve their potential.

Building a bridge to a brighter tomorrow.

Purpose
Our primary purpose is to prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, as well as violence (ATOD-V) in youth served by our programs.

Vision Statement
CND envisions a day when our community is drug and violence free.

Values Statements

• Empowerment: We believe our interventions can empower youth to overcome barriers and choose a path to reach their full potential.
• Leadership: We believe that children can be leaders in their communities, now and in the future.
• Character: We believe that building character in children and youth is the foundation of a healthy and productive life.

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