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Celebrating Recovery and Partnership with Chesterfield Recovery Academy
2 End The Stigma Founder/CEO Jill Cichowicz shared our mission during Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin’s visit to Chesterfield Recovery Academy. The day honored recovery, highlighted community partnerships, and reinforced the importance of supporting young people in their journey to healing. 💜

Matthew Boone
Sep 172 min read
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Advancing Community-Driven Strategies to Address Addiction and Overdose
2 End The Stigma Founder/CEO Jill Cichowicz joined national, state, and local leaders at a Joint HHS/SAMHSA symposium focused on comprehensive, community-driven strategies to combat addiction and overdose across Central Appalachia.

Matthew Boone
Sep 61 min read
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4th Annual CARITAS and 2ETS Community Day
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.

Matthew Boone
Jun 302 min read
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2 End The Stigma Sponsors Rams in Recovery – VCU’s 2025 Research to Recovery Conference
2 End The Stigma Rams in Recovery – VCU 2025 Research to Recovery Conference

Matthew Boone
May 301 min read
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A Monumental Step Forward: Fentanyl Awareness Day Officially Declared in Virginia
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.

Matthew Boone
Apr 292 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Sharing Scott’s Story at Baskerville Correctional Center
Our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, had the powerful opportunity to speak at Baskerville Correctional Center, where she shared Scott’s stor

Matthew Boone
Mar 281 min read
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Shining a Light on the Opioid Crisis: BBC News Documentary Featuring Our CEO and Chesterfield Recovery Academy Students
We are incredibly proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, was recently featured in a powerful BBC News documentary highligh

Matthew Boone
Mar 261 min read
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8th Annual A Night For Scott-Totally Tubular For Scott
The 8th Annual A Night For Scott was an unforgettable evening that brought together community members, supporters, and sponsors for a night

Matthew Boone
Mar 192 min read
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Empowering the Next Generation: A Meaningful Day at New Hope Academy
At 2 End The Stigma, we believe that knowledge is one of the strongest tools in the fight against the opioid crisis.

Matthew Boone
Mar 192 min read
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AG Garland Gets Emotional in Address to Families of Fentanyl Epidemic Victims
Outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland becomes visibly emotional while speaking to the families and friends of victims affected by the fe

Matthew Boone
Nov 17, 20241 min read
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First Lady of Virginia hosts forum on devastating impact of fentanyl: 'It only takes one'
Last Friday, First Lady Suzanne Youngkin led an impactful forum in Goochland County addressing the fentanyl epidemic, joined by Jill Chicowi

Matthew Boone
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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8News team shows out for Fairways for Scott Golf Tournament benefitting 2 End the Stigma
On October 17, 2024, golfers and supporters gathered at Magnolia Green Golf Club not just for a round of golf, but to honor the memory of Sc

Matthew Boone
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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WRIC NOW Special: A discussion about Fighting Fentanyl
Jill Cichowicz, of 2 End the Stigma, and Chelsea Rushbrook, a certified peer recovery specialist, discuss the fentanyl crisis.

Matthew Boone
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Kat Simons: A Day of Music and Giving in Honor of a Local Hero
After Richmond’s beloved radio personality and supporter of many local non-profits including, 2ETS, Kat Simons passed away, her friends coll

Matthew Boone
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Fentanyl and the Money Machine
Explore Jill Cichowicz's urgent message about the opioid crisis, focusing on the devastating impact of fentanyl.

Matthew Boone
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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