2ETS NEWS

The summer heat was in full force at this year’s Community Day at Fort Clifton Park in Colonial Heights on June 29, but so was the heart, energy, and determination of the incredible volunteers who make events like ours possible! With fantastic music from the talented RVA DJ Sandman, adorable and fun balloon art by the always-entertaining Mike Klee, and a visit from Kona Ice and Cafe 804 to help beat the heat, the day was packed with fun and connection.

2 End The Stigma Rams in Recovery – VCU 2025 Research to Recovery Conference

When Jill Cichowicz lost her twin brother Scott to fentanyl, she had no idea that her story would someday resonate from a podium at the Virginia Highway Safety Summit. But this past May, that’s exactly what happened. Invited by Brandy Brubaker, Director of Highway Safety Strategy at the Virginia DMV, Jill stood shoulder to shoulder with state leaders like Dr. Colin M. Greene, Special Advisor on Opioid Response, and Marcus R. Anderson, Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and

2 End The Stigma had the incredible honor of attending the Chesterfield Recovery Academy (CRA) Completion Ceremony, where 27 students—each with a story of strength, resilience, and growth—walked across the stage not just as graduates, but as survivors of their own battles. This year marked the largest graduating class since CRA’s founding in 2022, and among them were seven seniors who also received diplomas from their home schools. It was a celebration of second chances—and o

On April 29, 2025, history was made in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin officially declared Fentanyl Awareness Day, marking a critical moment in the fight against the opioid epidemic. We were beyond honored that our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, was invited to participate in this powerful and deeply personal day of action, advocacy, and progress.

We had the honor of joining the students and staff at The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School for their 2025 Career Fair—and what an...

Our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, had the powerful opportunity to speak at Baskerville Correctional Center, where she shared Scott’s stor

We are incredibly proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, was recently featured in a powerful BBC News documentary highligh

We’re excited to share that Dominion Energy has awarded 2 End The Stigma a $5,000 grant to further our mission of prevention education and a

The 8th Annual A Night For Scott was an unforgettable evening that brought together community members, supporters, and sponsors for a night

At 2 End The Stigma, we believe that knowledge is one of the strongest tools in the fight against the opioid crisis.

Jill Cichowicz shares a pivotal moment in the fight against fentanyl, from DOJ recognition to the passing of the HALT Fentanyl Act. Change i

Our 2nd Annual Save A Life For Scott was a night filled with purpose, love, and community action.

We want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible friends at Sedona Taphouse for choosing 2 End The Stigma as their charity for the Novem

We are deeply humbled and honored to share that 2 End The Stigma was recognized by Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngki

With our mission centering on teens and young adults, we are always thrilled to witness their growing curiosity, interest, and active involv

John Randolph Foundation Donates Big to 2 End The Stigma

We were overjoyed to see the return of a beautiful holiday tradition at the Manhattan Beach Pier, made possible by the generosity of Brett Z

We are honored to be a returning sponsor the Rams In Recovery, Recovery Breakfast—a heartfelt celebration of strength,