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Chesterfield teens celebrate recovery, graduation with White House Support
A group of students in Chesterfield County reminded all of us what perseverance truly looks like as they celebrated graduation from their recovery academy program. Their journeys have not been easy, but their accomplishments prove something incredibly important: recovery is possible, and hope is real.

Matthew Boone
May 192 min read


Stronger Together: Recognizing Leadership and Partnership in Virginia
2 End The Stigma honors Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin for their leadership and partnership in raising awareness about substance use disorder and fentanyl prevention.

Matthew Boone
Jan 101 min read


Spreading Joy and Hope: Holiday Cheer at Scott’s Corner
2 End The Stigma spreads holiday joy at Chesterfield Recovery Academy, honoring Scott’s legacy through community, connection, and support for students.

Matthew Boone
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Serving for a Purpose: How Community Came Together for “Serve for Scott”
2 End The Stigma brings the community together through its Serve for Scott pickleball event, raising awareness and support for substance use disorder education and outreach.

Matthew Boone
Nov 30, 20252 min read


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
Nov 21, 20252 min read


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 10, 20251 min read


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 10, 20251 min read


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 17, 20252 min read


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 30, 20251 min read


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 16, 20251 min read


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 29, 20252 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 26, 20251 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


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 19, 20252 min read


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 19, 20252 min read


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 11, 20251 min read


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


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


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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