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A Tradition of Light: How a Community Holiday Event Became Part of Our Story
A heartfelt look at how a Manhattan Beach holiday tradition became part of 2 End The Stigma’s mission, honoring Scott and uplifting community healing and hope.

Matthew Boone
3 days ago2 min read
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Join Us for Our First-Ever Pickleball Tournament — November 29th!
We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever 2 End The Stigma Pickleball Tournament, happening Friday, November 29, 2025!

Matthew Boone
Nov 101 min read
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Celebrating Recovery at the Rams in Recovery Scholars Breakfast 2025
2 End The Stigma was honored to serve as a proud sponsor of the Annual Rams in Recovery – Recovery Clubhouse Scholars Breakfast 2025 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Matthew Boone
Nov 101 min read
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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 162 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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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 282 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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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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2ETS Receives $5,000 Grant to Support Prevention Education in Our Community
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

Matthew Boone
Mar 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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