The Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) is a New York-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 2002 by members of the Yorktown Heights community, the Alliance for Safe Kids was incorporated in 2006 as a charitable organization. ASK is a coalition representing all sectors of our community working together to provide a safety net for our youth and families.
In 2023, ASK became the fiscal sponsor for Drug Crisis in Our Backyard. ASK supports their mission to bring awareness of the rampant abuse of prescription and illegal drugs in our community; bring recognition that substance misuse is a chronic disease; and to assist individuals and their families who are struggling with the effects of substance use in a friend or loved one.
Organization and Focus
ASK’s initiatives are overseen by Staff and our Executive Board of Directors with the support of the community. ASK's focus is to strengthen the community safety net that supports a healthy lifestyle by sharing resources that promote substance misuse prevention, treatment and recovery; youth mental health and opportunities for thoughtful service.
Community Details
The Town of Yorktown is located in Northern Westchester County, 35 miles from New York City. In its 40 square miles, Yorktown is the home to just over 36,000 (2023) residents. ASK serves the Yorktown Community (Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, and Yorktown Heights), which includes the Lakeland Central School District and the Yorktown Central School District.
The Lakeland Central School Districts has a student population of approximately 5,303 (2023) enrolled in five elementary schools, middle school, and two high school. The Yorktown School District has a student population of approximately 3,426 (2023) enrolled in its three elementary schools, middle school, and high school.
ASK also collaborates, shares resources and opportunities with surrounding communities throughout Westchester County, Putnam County and beyond.
