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Community Awareness Network For A Drug-Free Life And Environment, Inc. (CANDLE) was founded as a non-profit organization in 1982. Its mission is to prevent substance abuse and violence among youth.

CANDLE's goal is to improve the health and climate of our schools and our communities by providing prevention education and resistance strategies to youth and their adult allies, and support programs for young people at risk.






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CANDLE is supported by the New York State Department of Health, The New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the Rockland County Department of Mental Health, Rockland County Youth Bureau, the Towns of Clarkstown and Orangetown, Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Clarkstown Central School District, East Ramapo Central School District, Nanuet Union Free School District, South Orangetown Central School District, POW'R Against Tobacco and by corporate sponsors, foundations and private contributions.