named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
100 Cups of Coffee
Grassroots community engagement initiative that encourages informal conversations about substance use and community well-being to inform prevention strategies
CLYDE Survey
Biennial youth prevention needs assessment survey administered to 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students to collect data on substance use risk and protective factors
Environmental Prevention Strategies
Community-level interventions targeting policies and environmental factors that influence youth substance use
Youth-Led Prevention
Program engaging youth in developing and leading community prevention initiatives using evidence-based public health frameworks
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 4 activities
- Distributing substance use education and communication resourcesProvides resources and education tools such as the Table Top conversation starter, Table Talk sections with kitchen tips and games, and easy-to-play table games to help families discuss substance use and other tough topics in informal settings.
- Operating a drug and alcohol prevention coalitionEstablished and operates a drug and alcohol prevention coalition serving the communities of Elma, Marilla, and Wales since 2011, focusing on reducing youth substance use through community engagement and programming.
- Organizing drug-free family eventsOrganizes drug- and alcohol-free family events as part of a strategy to reduce youth substance use by promoting healthy community engagement.
- Producing public awareness campaigns and PSAsCollaborates with advertising partners to produce public service announcements (PSAs), including winning entries in the Kids Escaping Drugs contest, to raise awareness about youth substance use prevention.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships to high school seniorsAwards $250 scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Iroquois High School; awarded to two students in both 2025 and 2026.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Fostering provider collaboration for substance abuse preventionFacilitates collaboration among healthcare and social service providers through local planning and community improvement initiatives aimed at addressing substance abuse in Western New York.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Hosting community education and stress management programsHosts educational seminars such as stress management workshops and produces supporting materials including recordings and handouts for community distribution.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Organizing youth advocacy and conference participationOrganizes youth participation in national events such as the CADCA Conference and Capitol Hill Advocacy event, as well as the KED Summit, to promote youth voice in substance use prevention policy and awareness.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
- Promoting safe medication practices through the S3 initiativeParticipates in the S3 initiative to promote safe use, storage, and disposal of medications to prevent youth substance misuse; conducted grant-funded presentations, including one at the Elma Senior Center in December 2024, and distributed medication lock-boxes to support safer home storage.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing youth leadership and prevention trainingEngages youth in leadership development through training activities such as creating logic models, script writing, messaging campaign design, and participation in conferences, expanding their roles in community prevention efforts.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Running the "100 Cups of Coffee" grassroots conversation campaignRuns a grassroots initiative called "100 Cups of Coffee" that encourages community members to have five informal conversations about substance use and submit insights to ITAC to foster broader community dialogue.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting youth prevention needs assessmentsConducts biennial Prevention Needs Assessment surveys using the CLYDE survey instrument to evaluate youth risk and protective factors; administered most recently in 2025 to 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students in the Iroquois Central School District.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$163K
Contributions & grants$163K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$115K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$129K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$129K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -31.5%
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Amherst Youth & Community Coalition Partner — Collaborates with ITAC on the S3 initiative to promote safe medication use and disposal in Western New York.
- Buffalo Advertising Management Partner — Collaborated with ITAC to produce a public service announcement.
- CLYDE Survey Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ITAC on substance use prevention efforts.
- Catalyst Insight, LLC Partner — Developer of the CLYDE survey used by ITAC for youth prevention needs assessments.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Network — National network providing prevention frameworks and training used by ITAC.
- DFC Funder — Provided grant funding to ITAC in 2018.
- EC Health Dept Partner — Provided public health education through informational webinars.
- Elma Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Community partner supporting ITAC events and initiatives.
- Erie County Sheriff's Office Government — Government agency collaborating with ITAC on prevention initiatives.
- Grace In Community Church Partner — Community partner involved in ITAC events and outreach.
- Hilbert College Partner — Provided leadership training and training space for youth participants.
- Iroquois Central Schools Partner — Coalition partner in substance abuse prevention efforts
- Iroquois High School Partner — Collaborates with ITAC on scholarship distribution and student engagement.
- Neighboring Community Coalitions Network — ITAC is part of a network of community coalitions focused on reducing youth substance use.
- New York Army National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Partner — Law enforcement and public safety partner supporting ITAC’s prevention mission.
- New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Government — State agency providing prevention standards and evidence-based approaches adopted by ITAC.
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Partner — Provided informational webinars through its Department of Behavioral Health.
- Springville Regional Coalition Partner — Collaborates with ITAC on the S3 initiative to promote safe medication use and disposal in Western New York.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Government — Source of federal guidance on evidence-based prevention practices used by ITAC.
- Talk it Over Partner — Collaborates with Talk it Over to provide resources for parents to discuss drugs, alcohol, and risky behaviors with their children.
- Town of East Aurora Partner — Coalition partner in substance abuse prevention efforts
- Town of Elma Partner — Coalition partner in substance abuse prevention efforts
- Town of Marilla Partner — Coalition partner in substance abuse prevention efforts
- Town of Wales Partner — Coalition partner in substance abuse prevention efforts
- Upstate NY Poison Control Center Partner — Provided expert training and contributed a video for youth-created materials.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Coalition Modelmethodology: community-coalition_modelBy forming cross-sector coalitions of healthcare providers, schools, businesses, and public agencies, the organization improves community responses to substance abuse because locally designed, multi-stakeholder strategies are more sustainable and culturally responsive than externally imposed programs.
- Conversational Ripple Effect for Norm Changemethodology: conversational ripple effectBy promoting informal, peer-to-peer conversations about substance use and mental health, the organization reduces stigma and spreads prevention messaging organically because individual interactions create cascading social influence that reshapes community norms over time.
- Evidence-Based, Data-Driven Community Preventionmethodology: evidence-based preventionBy applying data-driven decision-making and evidence-based strategies, the organization ensures that community initiatives are effective and scalable because using proven models increases fidelity and impact in preventing youth substance use.
- Family Meal as Preventive Social Practicemethodology: family-meal-engagementBy promoting shared family meals, the organization strengthens communication and emotional support within households, using routine interactions to model healthy behaviors and build protective factors against substance use because structured, supportive family routines enhance youth resilience.
- Youth-Led Prevention with Peer Engagementmethodology: youth-led preventionBy empowering youth to design and lead prevention initiatives, the organization increases peer engagement and program relevance, leveraging authentic youth voices to shift norms and reduce substance use because peer influence is a stronger driver of behavior change than top-down messaging.