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Community Action for Healthy Living (CAHL) Closes Its Doors on March 20, 2026

Difficult decision made after thorough evaluation and loss of critical funding and grants

APPLETON, Wis (March 3, 2026) — Community Action for Healthy Living (CAHL), a trusted leader in substance misuse prevention and community health initiatives, announces it is closing its doors on March 20, 2026.

The decision to close was made after a thorough evaluation of the organization’s long-term sustainability, including the loss of critical funding and grants.

“For years, CAHL has empowered individuals, families and communities to lead healthier lives through education, advocacy and collaboration,” said Emma Kane, executive director at CAHL. “We are deeply grateful to all of our staff, volunteers, donors and partners who have supported our mission and made our work possible.”

Although CAHL is closing, the organization is committed to ensuring a smooth transition by providing resources and referrals to alternative organizations.

For more information, please contact Emma Kane, executive director, at emma@cahlinc.org.

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About Community Action for Healthy Living

Community Action for Healthy Living (CAHL) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition serving Northeast Wisconsin. Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles. We use community education, local and statewide policy and our members' expertise to reduce the number of people harmed by substance use. CAHL partners with community organizations, educational institutions, businesses and law enforcement organizations to address tobacco, alcohol and other substance related issues.