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Substance Abuse Grant

The Montrose Community Foundation administers a Substance-Abuse Grant Program funded through the generous donation from a private donor.  To date, seven scholarships to the Grand Junction Salvation Army Treatment Center

providing tuition for the six-month treatment program have been awarded to local individuals who have repeated criminal justice offenses.  The Foundation has received assistance in this process through the Montrose District Attorney, District 7 Probation Office, and the Public Defender who select the eligible candidates as an alternative to a prison sentence. 

The impact of these scholarships is far-reaching.  To taxpayers, the benefit is significant.  The estimated cost of sending an individual to prison is more than sending that same person to college.  These $3100 grants are providing a positive alternative to incarceration.

“I would hope the Montrose Community Foundation and the larger community would grow more aware of the tremendous alcohol problem in our town and county and take leadership in creating and supporting effective treatment options.” 

Anonymous Donor to the Substance Abuse Fund