About Us 

Our Futures in Licking County is a coalition of diverse backgrounds that have the common belief that OUR community’s youth are OUR future. Key community sectors involved include: youth, parents, business community, media, schools, youth serving youth, law enforcement, religious or fraternal organizations, civic and volunteer groups, healthcare professionals, substance abuse agencies and other agencies involved in reducing substance abuse. These groups are working together to implement research tested strategies for Licking County and its youth.

Our Futures has adopted the Simple Gifts Initiative, championed by Dr. Dennis Embry of the Paxis Institute. Simple Gifts (KERNELS) are scientifically proven methods to influence behavior. These kernels are the foundation of the coalition’s strategies to achieve their objectives.