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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. 💜

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.

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

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

Outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland becomes visibly emotional while speaking to the families and friends of victims affected by the fe