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, 2025-2028

Alliance Strategic Plan 2025-2028 Presentation

Development

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Revenue growth
  • Engagement of new and existing supporters 

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • Increase unrestricted funds
  • Diversification of funding sources
  • Solid and consistent donor and volunteer base

Strategic Communications

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Top-of-mind awareness 

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • Better name recognition 
  • Solid corporate communications plan 
  • Enhanced digital presence 

Operational Realignment 

Goals (Desired Outcome)

  • Reevaluate Coalition model 
  • Strengthen internal structure 

Strategies (What's Needed)

  • Establish consistency in Coalition expectations
  • Invest in HR & DEI initiatives 
  • Solidify operational structure 

  • Development

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Revenue growth
    • Engagement of new and existing supporters 

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • Increase unrestricted funds
    • Diversification of funding sources
    • Solid and consistent donor and volunteer base

  • Strategic Communications

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Top-of-mind awareness 

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • Better name recognition 
    • Solid corporate communications plan 
    • Enhanced digital presence 

  • Operational Realignment 

    Goals (Desired Outcome)

    • Reevaluate Coalition model 
    • Strengthen internal structure 

    Strategies (What's Needed)

    • Establish consistency in Coalition expectations
    • Invest in HR & DEI initiatives 
    • Solidify operational structure