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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 51 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 292 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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More Than a Graduation: Chesterfield Recovery Academy Completion Ceremony
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

Matthew Boone
May 151 min read
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Inspiring the Future: Our Visit to The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School’s Career Fair
We had the honor of joining the students and staff at The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School for their 2025 Career Fair—and what an...

Matthew Boone
Apr 241 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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2nd Annual Save A Life For Scott Brings Hope and Healing
Our 2nd Annual Save A Life For Scott was a night filled with purpose, love, and community action.

Matthew Boone
Mar 11 min read
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Sedona Taphouse for Supporting 2ETS
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

Matthew Boone
Jan 111 min read
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2ETS Honored with the Spirit of Virginia Award
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

Matthew Boone
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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The Future is Shaped By the Hands of Our Youth
With our mission centering on teens and young adults, we are always thrilled to witness their growing curiosity, interest, and active involv

Matthew Boone
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Overwhelming the World with Good: A Milestone for 2 End The Stigma
John Randolph Foundation Donates Big to 2 End The Stigma

Matthew Boone
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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A Heartfelt Tradition: Pier Christmas Trees in Memory of Scott
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

Matthew Boone
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Resilience: 2ETS Sponsors the Rams In Recovery, Recovery Breakfast
We are honored to be a returning sponsor the Rams In Recovery, Recovery Breakfast—a heartfelt celebration of strength,

Matthew Boone
Nov 19, 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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Empowering Communities: 2ETS at the Community Coalitions of Virginia Conference
2ETS, alongside the Silent No More Team, had an incredible experience presenting at the Community Coalitions of Virginia (CCoVA) Conference

Matthew Boone
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for ‘Scotts Corner’ at Chesterfield Recovery Academy
On Friday, Sept. 27, nonprofit 2 End The Stigma held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Scott’s Corner at Chesterfield Recovery Academy in honor

Matthew Boone
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Facing Fentanyl’s Takeover of Times Square
It was truly an honor 2 End The Stigma to get the chance to participate in Facing Fentanyl’s Times Square rally on National Fentanyl Prevent

Matthew Boone
Sep 27, 20242 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 7, 20241 min read
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Successful 3rd Annual CARITAS + 2ETS Community Day Held at CARITAS
On June 22 we gathered for the 3rd Annual CARITAS + 2ETS Community Day.
Maggy Truett
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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