What is a Coalition?

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Coalition comes from the Latin word Coalesce, which means 1.  To grow together; FUSE. 2.  To come together so as to form one whole; UNITE. A "Coalition is a temporary alliance of factions, parties, or nations; a combination into one body; a diverse group that combines their resources to create change.

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Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse, Inc. (SCoSA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery in Sarasota County through collaborative efforts.

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SCoSA, as a collaborative organization, is committed to empowerment and reclamation of lives through increased community awareness and advocacy for promoting substance abuse free environments.

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