Vision

Prevention Connections will work with individuals and communities to achieve optimal health through tobacco use prevention and reduction activities.

Mission

Prevention Connections is committed to the prevention and reduction of tobacco use through education, intervention, policy development and community outreach to improve the health of individuals and communities.

History

Prevention Connections was incorporated in the state of Virginia in 2003 and applied for tax-exempt status as an educational and charitable organization. In late 2004, it received its status as a 501 (c)(3) organization from the Internal Revenue Service. Its Board of Directors consists of nine volunteer members who establish policies and approve the budget for the organization. The board includes three interlocking directors from the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation (VTSF). Prevention Connections was developed to implement tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives. Its scope will be inclusive of all population segments throughout Virginia.