History of Alliance

The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities (The Alliance) formed as an extension of the successful Coalition of Healthy Communities (CHC) network. CHC was founded in 1993 by four local coalition groups seeking to strengthen their existing collaboration through the creation of an umbrella organization. In 2003, CHC members, with the support of Oakland County’s Office of Substance Abuse Services, launched The Alliance to begin the next phase in Oakland Prevention.

Today, the Alliance has grown to include 21+ community prevention coalitions serving 55+ local communities and recovery support, wellness and prevention education for anyone affected by substance misuse.

ALLIANCE BROCHURE

Who We are

Together We Can!

Core Values

We are Collaborative, Empowering, Excellent, Impactful, & Innovative. 

The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities believes in:
Aiming Higher – Reaching More – Together

Board of Directors

Member Name Position Email
Julie Brenner President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected]
Angela Delpup Board Chair
Susan Papple Secretary
Susan Virgin Treasurer
Jared Gajos Vice Chair
Christopher Vlachos Director
Jeffery Zook Director
David King Director
Barbara Weston Director
Marc Jeffries Past Chair
Kenneth Briggs Director
Calvin Higgins, PhD Director

Mission

Empowering healthy communities through innovative prevention, wellness, and recovery support.

 

The Alliance’s Strategic Plan, 2022-2025

Alliance Strategic Plan 2022 - 2025 presentation

Fund Development

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Increased Revenue
  • Solid Financial Foundation
  • Fundraising Expertise

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • Diversified Funding Streams
  • Reserve Fund
  • Collaborative Fundraising Efforts
  • Fund Development Team

Strategic Partnerships

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Solid Partnership Network
  • Strong Volunteer Base

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • New Partners
  • Strong Existing Partners
  • Capacity - dedicated human resources to manage the volunteer effort
  • Coordinated Approach to Engaging Volunteers

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Culturally Competent Board and Workforce
  • Diverse Employee Base, including program staff who are representative of the audience served

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • Ongoing Learning Opportunities
  • Diversify Recruitment Outreach

Marketing / Communications

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Strong brand/ Broader name recognition

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • A Focused And Coordinated Marketing Communications Effort

  • Fund Development

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Increased Revenue
    • Solid Financial Foundation
    • Fundraising Expertise

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • Diversified Funding Streams
    • Reserve Fund
    • Collaborative Fundraising Efforts
    • Fund Development Team

  • Strategic Partnerships

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Solid Partnership Network
    • Strong Volunteer Base

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • New Partners
    • Strong Existing Partners
    • Capacity - dedicated human resources to manage the volunteer effort
    • Coordinated Approach to Engaging Volunteers

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Culturally Competent Board and Workforce
    • Diverse Employee Base, including program staff who are representative of the audience served

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • Ongoing Learning Opportunities
    • Diversify Recruitment Outreach

  • Marketing / Communications

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Strong brand/ Broader name recognition

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • A Focused And Coordinated Marketing Communications Effort