Partnership for a Drug-Free Community

10/25/2026

💊🚔 MEDICATION TAKE-BACK DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 💙

311.14 POUNDS OF UNUSED AND EXPIRED MEDICATIONS COLLECTED! 🎉

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community (PDFC) is proud to announce the incredible results of our Medication Take-Back Day!

Thanks to our dedicated law enforcement partners and community members, we collected:

🚔 Madison County Sheriff’s Office
📍 CVS – Meridianville
💊 93 pounds

🚔 Decatur Police Department
📍 Decatur City Hall
💊 92.64 pounds

🚔 Huntsville Police Department
💊 67.5 pounds

🚔 Madison Police Department
📍 Madison City Hall
💊 56.1 pounds

🎉 TOTAL COLLECTED: 311.14 POUNDS! 🎉

👏 A HUGE thank you to our law enforcement partners, volunteers, and everyone who took the time to safely dispose of their medications!

Every pound collected represents medications that are no longer at risk of being misused, diverted, or improperly discarded.

💙 Prevention starts with awareness, and safer communities start with ALL of us!

Together, we are making a difference, one pound at a time!

Safe Disposal is the BEST Disposal! 💊💙

10/25/2026

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community in collaboration with local law enforcement collected 311 lbs of medication today. Madison County Sheriff's Office Madison, Alabama Police Department Decatur Police Department, Alabama Huntsville Police Department

North Alabama takes part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. >> https://www.waff.com/2026/10/24/north-alabama-takes-part-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day/

10/24/2026

💊🚨 TODAY IS NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY! 🚨💊

Clean out your medicine cabinet and help prevent misuse, accidental poisoning, and addiction. 💙

Saturday, October 24, 2026

📍 Participating collection locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

• Madison County Sheriff’s Office at CVS in Meridianville
• Huntsville Police Department
• Decatur Police Department

The Madison Police Department at Madison City Hall will be accepting medications from 9 a.m. to noon.

Dispose of unused or expired medications safely and help keep them out of the wrong hands.

10/23/2026

🎉🏆 WE ARE HONORED TO BE A CONTENDER! 🏆🎉

We are incredibly excited and honored to announce that Partnership for a Drug-Free Community (PDFC) has been named a contender for the 2026 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Small Business Awards in the Nonprofit of the Year category! 💙

For nearly four decades, PDFC has proudly served our community through substance use prevention, youth education, recovery resources, treatment referrals, and meaningful community partnerships.

Being recognized as a contender for Nonprofit of the Year is an incredible honor! This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, Board of Directors, community partners, and supporters who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

💙 WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

We invite our community to celebrate this exciting recognition with us and help spread the word about the important work being accomplished at PDFC!

🏆 View the 2026 Small Business Awards Contenders here:

🔗 https://hsvchamber.org/announcing-the-2026-small-business-award-contenders/

🙌 LIKE, SHARE, and help us celebrate this incredible honor!

Thank you to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber for recognizing the impact of nonprofit organizations in our community.

Together, we are creating hope, changing lives, and building a healthier, stronger, drug-free community—one life at a time! 💙

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10/22/2026

🏆 HONORING EXCELLENCE, CELEBRATING SERVICE, AND RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY HEROES! 🏆

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is proud to celebrate the incredible individuals recognized at our Annual Outstanding Public Safety & Educators Awards! 💙❤️

Each year, this special event gives us the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary men and women who go above and beyond to protect our communities, educate and inspire our youth, support individuals and families impacted by substance use, and make a lasting difference throughout North Alabama.

🌟 Please join us in congratulating our 2026 award recipients! 🌟

🚔 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year:
Hartis Lowman — Huntsville Police Department
Joseph Tomlinson — Huntsville Police Department
Christopher Edwards — Madison Police Department
Alexander Monson — Owens Cross Roads Police Department

🏅 Bill Clardy III Memorial Award for Excellence in Narcotics Investigations:
Agent Cody Downs (Not Pictured)

🏅 Daniel Golden Memorial Law Enforcement Award
Kysean Johnson — HPD North Alabama Drug Task Force

🚒 Champion of Hope Firefighter Award
Captain Dan Pickens

📚 Excellence in Education Award
Heather Myers — Madison City Schools

🌟 The Gayle Owen Memorial Award of Excellence
Dora Cook — Alabama A&M University Opioid Impacted Family Support Program

⚖️ Juvenile Justice Award
Ken Watson — Morgan County Juvenile Court System

💜 Recovery Ally Award
Judge Patricia Demos (Judge Claude Hundley pictured accepting the award on her behalf)

🚑 Outstanding First Responder Award
Kristen Hobbs — HEMSI

🤝 The Debra Soule Spirit of Partnership Award
Don Webster — HEMSI

To each of our honorees: THANK YOU! 👏

Your dedication, compassion, courage, and commitment to serving others do not go unnoticed. Whether you are protecting our streets, responding to emergencies, guiding young people, advocating for recovery, or strengthening community partnerships, your work creates a ripple effect of hope and positive change.

At Partnership, we believe that stronger communities are built through service, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. These outstanding individuals embody that belief every single day.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to recognize their achievements and celebrate the lasting impact they have on the communities we serve.

📸 Enjoy these special moments from our awards celebration, and help us show our honorees some well-deserved appreciation in the comments!

💙 Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients!

10/21/2026

🏆🚔 Recognizing Excellence in Law Enforcement! 🚔🏆

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is proud to recognize Brandon Byrd of the Madison County Sheriff's Office as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year!

This prestigious recognition honors the exceptional dedication to public safety, commitment to combating illegal drugs, and his efforts to protect the individuals and families of our community.

The fight against substance abuse requires strong partnerships between law enforcement, prevention organizations, recovery services, and the communities we serve. Officers who go above and beyond to address drug-related crime play an important role in making North Alabama a safer, healthier place to live.

💙 We are grateful for his service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference!

👏 Please join us in congratulating this deserving officer on his well-earned recognition!

10/21/2026

🏆🚔 Recognizing Excellence in Law Enforcement! 🚔🏆

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is proud to recognize four outstanding members of the Huntsville Police Department as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of the Year!

This prestigious recognition honors the exceptional dedication to public safety, commitment to combating illegal drugs, and their efforts to protect the individuals and families of our community.

The fight against substance abuse requires strong partnerships between law enforcement, prevention organizations, recovery services, and the communities we serve. Officers who go above and beyond to address drug-related crime play an important role in making North Alabama a safer, healthier place to live.

💙 We are grateful for their service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference!

👏 Please join us in congratulating these deserving officers on their well-earned recognition!

Thank you Partnership for a Drug-Free Community for recognizing four Huntsville Police officers during their annual Outstanding Law Enforcement and Educator Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 20. These awards honor local first responders who go above and beyond to serve and protect our community.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees:
◾Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: Officers Lowman and Tomlinson
◾Billy Clardy III Memorial Award for Excellence in Narcotics Investigations : Agent Downs (not pictured)
◾Daniel Golden Memorial Award: Officer Johnson

From proactive policing and narcotics investigations to crisis intervention and protecting fellow officers, each honoree demonstrates a commitment to making Huntsville safer.

We also thank their families for their continued support and recognize the important role they play in their loved ones’ service.

Congratulations to all four honorees and thank you to the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community for recognizing their service to Huntsville!

10/21/2026

🏆🚔 Recognizing Excellence in Law Enforcement! 🚔🏆

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is proud to recognize an outstanding member of the Owens Cross Roads Police Department as our Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year!

This prestigious recognition honors his exceptional dedication to public safety, his commitment to combating illegal drugs, and his efforts to protect the individuals and families of our community.

The fight against substance abuse requires strong partnerships between law enforcement, prevention organizations, recovery services, and the communities we serve. Officers who go above and beyond to address drug-related crime play an important role in making North Alabama a safer, healthier place to live.

💙 We are grateful for his service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference!

👏 Please join us in congratulating this deserving officer on his well-earned recognition!

📺 Thank you to FOX54 News for highlighting his accomplishments and helping shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals working to keep our communities safe!

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/community/owens-cross-roads-officer-honored-combating-illegal-drugs/525-591fcb08-77eb-46d7-be4d-8597c1b36c9c

An Owens Cross Roads police officer is being recognized for his work to combat illegal drugs.

10/21/2026

✨ A Year of Impact. A Year of Hope. A Year of Community. ✨

What a difference a year can make! 💙

As we look back on another incredible year at Partnership for a Drug-Free Community, we're reminded that behind every event, every partnership, every milestone, and every success is a shared commitment to building a healthier, stronger community.

This past year has been filled with meaningful connections, new opportunities, unforgettable moments, and countless reminders of why we do what we do.

From prevention and education to recovery support and community outreach, every step forward has been made possible by the dedication of our staff, volunteers, community partners, supporters, and the individuals and families we have the privilege of serving.

📸 This slideshow captures just a glimpse of the people, moments, and memories that made this year so special.

To everyone who has supported our mission, attended an event, volunteered their time, partnered with us, or helped spread a message of hope and recovery — THANK YOU!

We're proud of how far we've come, grateful for the people who make it possible, and excited for all that lies ahead.

💙 Here's to another year of changing lives, strengthening communities, and reminding others that prevention works, treatment is possible, and recovery is real!

10/18/2026

🌟💜 CELEBRATING INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP! 💜🌟

🎉 Please join us in congratulating our very own Executive Director, Jessica Jackson-Nall M.S., ADC/ICADC, on being voted an Influential Woman of a Nonprofit in Madison County, Alabama! 🏆👏

Jessica’s passion for helping others, dedication to breaking the stigma surrounding substance use disorders, and unwavering commitment to prevention, education, treatment, and recovery continue to make a meaningful impact throughout our community.

Since stepping into her role as Executive Director of Partnership for a Drug-Free Community (PDFC), Jessica has demonstrated that leadership is about more than a title. It’s about serving others, building relationships, advocating for those without a voice, and creating opportunities for hope and healing.

Her compassion, determination, and vision continue to strengthen PDFC’s mission and inspire those around her.

💜 This recognition is not just a celebration of an incredible woman in leadership, but also a reflection of the lives being changed, barriers being broken, and hope being restored throughout Madison County and beyond.

Jessica, your PDFC family is incredibly proud of you! Thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and an unwavering belief that every life matters and recovery is possible!

🎊 Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

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