THE COALITION FOR

A DRUG FREE PUNTA GORDA

A dynamic coalition dedicated to preventing substance abuse among youth. We're committed to fostering a safer, healthier environment for the children, teens, adults, and families within our community.

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THE COALITION FOR

A DRUG FREE PUNTA GORDA

A dynamic coalition dedicated to preventing substance abuse among youth. We're committed to fostering a safer, healthier environment for the children, teens, adults, and families within our community.

LEARN MORE

What's Happening at DFPG?

August 2025

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Our Mission

Drug Free Punta Gorda is a youth substance-use prevention coalition, whose mission is to provide awareness, knowledge and skills to establish and advance healthy, drug-free choices in our community.

Our Vision

Drug Free Punta Gorda will prevent youth substance use by creating a well- informed community, empowered to make healthy, drug-free choices.

Prevention Breakfast - Board and Coalition Members

Lunch Activities at Charlotte High School

Prevention Breakfast - S.I.T. Student Impact Team - Students and Parents

Prevention Breakfast - Board and Coalition Members

Community Youth Supporter

Become A Partner in Action!

Drug Free Punta Gorda Coalition values all its Community Sponsors and is providing the opportunity for recognition of your organization. We thank you for your involvement and support of teen drug prevention in Punta Gorda, FL.

  • Coalition Sponsors of $500 and above: "Community Connector"

    1. The goal for our Sponsors will have recognition on our Drug Free Punta Gorda website. Sponsors logo, will have an URL link, leading to the sponsor's website, as well as a following page, on the DFPG website that tells about that Sponsor.
    2. Acknowledgement in DFPG's Annual Report
    3. Recognition during monthly DFPG Coalition Meeting
    4. Recognition during any DFPG Special Events/Presentations
    5. Recognition in any DFPG printed materials and email invitations
    6. Recognition in DFPG signage
    7. Recognition on DFPG related t-shirts, memorabilia
    8. Media Recognition

  • Coalition Sponsors of $350-$499: "Bridge Builder"

    1. The goal for our Sponsors will have recognition on our Drug Free Punta Gorda website. Sponsors logo, will have an URL link, leading to the sponsor's website, as well as a following page, on the DFPG website that tells about that Sponsor.
    2. Acknowledgement in DFPG's Annual Report
    3. Recognition during monthly DFPG Coalition Meeting
    4. Recognition during any DFPG Special Events/Presentations
    5. Recognition in any DFPG printed materials and email invitations

  • Coalition Sponsor of $250 - $349: "Sustainability Supporter"

    1. The goal for our Sponsors will have recognition on our Drug Free Punta Gorda website. Sponsors logo, will have an URL link, leading to the sponsor's website, as well as a following page, on the DFPG website that tells about that Sponsor.
    2. Acknowledgement in DFPG's Annual Report
    3. Recognition during monthly DFPG Coalition Meeting
    4. Recognition during any DFPG Special Events/Presentations

  • Coalition Sponsor of $150-$249: "Friend"

    1. Acknowledgement in DFPG's Annual Report
    2. Recognition during monthly DFPG Coalition Meeting
SPONSOR

In The News

Over 157 Pounds Collected on National DEA Rx Drug Take Back Day!

May 5, 2025
On April 26, 2025, Drug Free Punta Gorda proudly participated in the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day—and the results were outstanding. In just four hours, between 10 AM and 2 PM, we collected more than 157 pounds of expired, unneeded, and unused medications from our community! This event is a vital part of our mission to keep Punta Gorda safe and drug-free by providing a secure, convenient way to dispose of medications that might otherwise end up misused or harming the environment. Thanks to the incredible support of our residents and local partners, we continue to make significant strides in reducing the availability of prescription drugs for potential misuse. If you missed this event, don’t worry—Drug Free Punta Gorda is committed to offering more opportunities throughout the year to safely dispose of medications. Together, we are building a healthier, safer community!

2024 Taste of Punta Gorda

May 30, 2024

2023 Parent Pick-Up Give-A-Way at Punta Gorda Middle School

May 30, 2024
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