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For June 2006, take closer look at the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina.

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Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina
www.appcnc.org

Location:
10001 Main St
Suite D
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Phone: (919) 932-9885


About the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina:
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina (APPCNC) is a public-private partnership that assists individuals, groups, and communities in organizing and implementing programs to prevent adolescent pregnancy. The Coalition provides local, regional, and statewide educational conferences, training, and resource materials for professionals and volunteers; coordinates statewide advocacy and public policy development; and conducts research and data analysis to facilitate prevention strategies.

APPCNCAPPCNC is a United Way Agency, supported by funds from local United Ways across the state. Financial support also comes from the North Carolina General Assembly, foundations, program fees, and contributions from supporters. A professional staff carries out the goals and objectives determined by a thirty- member board of directors that represents local councils on adolescent pregnancy prevention private agencies and volunteer organizations state departments and public agencies.

APPCNC believes a cooperative approach between public agencies, private organizations, and community volunteers can maximize existing prevention efforts.

APPCNCThe Mission of APPCNC:
APPCNC partners with communities in North Carolina to positively transform the lives of young people by reducing teen pregnancy.

How To Help the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina:
APPCNCYou can donate on line. Help APPCNC reduce teen pregnancy in North Carolina. Donate now through Network for Good.

APPCNC encourages you to support the United Way Community Care Fund. Remember, you can give to APPCNC through almost any United Way. If you don’t see APPCNC listed, write them in: “Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina.”

Link your MVP card to APPCNC to support teen pregnancy prevention as you grocery shop! E-mail your 12-digit number from the back of your card (including the two small numbers) to cabbott@appcnc.org and APPCNC will take care of the rest. (Does not interfere with MVP discounts.)

POSTED: June 1, 2006