WE'RE BACK!!! LIVE AND IN PERSON!!! The Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run & Walk you know and love--complete with t-shirts, race bibs, medals, and the always moving opening ceremonies--will be happening on Saturday, August 7th, at 9:00 am at Fraser High School! Come out and run or walk with us, either by yourself or with a team, and help raise money to fund the many compassionate programs Families Against Narcotics provides to individuals and families who have been affected by addiction.

Last year, the pandemic forced us to hold Run Drugs Out of Town virtually. Trust us when we tell you that it hurt so much to not be able to have a "normal" run in 2020, because it truly is an extremely special event for us. We missed the crowds. We missed the pageantry. And we missed the feeling of the community coming together in a single location to support a common cause.

But most of all, we missed YOU. And we can’t wait to see you back at Fraser High School on August 7th!

To register for Run Drugs Out of Town, click the button below.

We're incredibly excited that our Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Walk & Run is back for 2021! To help ensure that this very important and cherished event is a success, we are seeking sponsors. Generous sponsors--both businesses and individuals--have always been the key to our successful fundraisers, so we’re hoping you can help us celebrate the return to normalcy for RDOT. There are a variety of sponsorships available, and all of them come with sponsor benefits. For more information, or to purchase a sponsorship, click below.

If you'd like to help us help others, please feel free to click here to make a donation--large or small--to FAN. We can always use your assistance! And for an overview of all the programs FAN offers, click HERE.

6:30 pm: IN-PERSON HOPE NOT HANDCUFFS ANGEL TRAINING Location: Living Hope Church, 3050 S. Airport Rd. W., Traverse City, MI 49684. Attention northern Michigan residents! Our Hope Not Handcuffs program needs volunteer Angels in the Traverse City area! If you or someone you know would you like to become an Angel and help people who are struggling with addiction find the road recovery, this training is for you. This in-person training is for new Angels and previously trained Angels who still need to learn the new iPad intake process (or just want to refresh their training). Being an Angel is an incredibly rewarding volunteer experience, so please consider getting your wings. NOTE: Because this is an in-person class, there are a limited number of spots available. Be sure to register early to assure yourself a seat! MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

7:00 pm: WASHTENAW FAN VIRTUAL FORUM Topic: "Creating Hope and Reducing Barriers to Recovery: A Children's Foundation Fund Presentation." At this forum, Larry Burns--CEO of the Children's Foundation--and Ryann Feldman--MSW and program manager of the Feinberg Hope Foundation--will discuss the Detroit organization's newly established program supporting adolescents and youth affected by substance use disorders: The Children’s Foundation Fund. The fund aims to break through financial barriers by providing hope for those in recovery and families and friends. The largest funder dedicated solely to advancing the health and wellness of children and families in Michigan and beyond, the Children's Foundation will administer the program via the Feinberg Hope Foundation. For more information about this forum, you can download THIS FLYER. Pre-registration is required to attend this Zoom meeting. You can do that HERE.

5:45 pm: IN-PERSON VIRTUAL NALOXONE TRAINING (PRIOR TO THE MACOMB FAN FORUM) This naloxone training is open to any resident of Michigan and is being held prior to the Macomb FAN monthly forum at Paradox Church in Warren. The session includes a free naloxone kit, with 2 nasal spray doses of Narcan, which will be given to you at the end of the class. Come for the naloxone training and stay for an educational forum! MORE INFO & REGISTRATION (Note: For more information about the FAN Forum, see below.)

7:00 pm: MACOMB FAN IN-PERSON FORUM Location: Paradox Church, 28241 Mound Road, Warren, MI 48092. Topic: "Michigan's Clean Slate Laws." Did you know that the state of Michigan recently passed legislation that makes it easier for residents who have been convicted of a crime to have those convictions expunged from their public record? The "Clean Slate" laws went into effect on April 11th and can help eligible residents by eliminating the barriers and stigma created by having a criminal conviction on their record. Come see us in person and hear attorney Erin Freers (of the Freers Freers & Freers law firm in Fraser) explain Michigan's Clean Slate laws. Learn who's eligible, what crimes can and can't be expunged, how to start the process, and more. Erin was raised and currently resides in Macomb County. She graduated summa cum laude from Cousino High School in Warren in 1999. From there she went on to Michigan State University where she earned two degrees, one in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from James Madison College and one in Psychology from the College of Social Science. Erin will be joined by her sister, Dana--also a Cousino grad and attorney at Freers Freers & Freers--who will help answer your questions. In addition to Erin's presentation, we will hear from Brittain, a person in recovery and a FAN Peer Recovery Coach. She will share her story of recovery. Attendance is limited, and pre-registration is required. Please register early so you don't miss out! REGISTER HERE

7:00 pm: NORTHWEST WAYNE FAN GRIEF SUPPORT Offering help, healing, and support for those who have lost loved ones to addiction. You are not alone. This in-person meeting takes place at the PC Alano Club, 8669 N. Lilley Rd., Canton, MI 48107 (in the plaza at the corner of Lilley and Old Lilley Rd.). For more information, see THIS FLYER.

7:00 pm: KALKASKA AREA VIRTUAL STRONGER TOGETHER FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING This is a Stronger Together group that was formed under the Grand Traverse FAN umbrella. Like the other ST groups, this meeting is for family/friends who have a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. To get Zoom meeting information, please send an email to sprentice.lwksfc@gmail.com.

5:30 pm: WASHTENAW FAN PRESENTS VIRTUAL YOGA FOR RECOVERY Presented in partnership with A2 Yoga, these free virtual yoga classes for individuals who are in or seeking recovery, as well as their family members. Yoga and mindfulness can help decrease stress, cravings, and impulsivity. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

7:00 pm: VIRTUAL NALOXONE TRAINING (for Michigan residents who live, work, or go to school in Macomb County) Got naloxone? Presented in partnership with Henry Ford Health System, this training includes a free naloxone kit, with 2 nasal spray doses of Narcan, mailed directly to your home. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION (Note: If you are outside of Macomb County, click HERE for upcoming naloxone training sessions.)

6:00 pm: MACOMB FAN IN-PERSON STRONGER TOGETHER FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING This group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month at the Families Against Narcotics office, located at 18900 15 Mile Rd. in Clinton Township. The in-person format allows people to meet and connect face-to-face, which can be very helpful. Remember, your loved one may be struggling with a substance use disorder, but you have to work on your own recovery. YOU are the only person you can control and YOUR life matters, too! There are a limited number of spots available for this meeting, so register early so you don't miss out. REGISTER HERE

6:00 pm: OTSEGO FAN VIRTUAL STRONGER TOGETHER FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING For family/friends who have a loved one struggling with addiction. Get support from others who know exactly what you're going through and feeling. More meeting information, including Zoom login details, in THIS FLYER.

6:00 pm: DOWNRIVER FAN IN-PERSON FORUM Location: Blessed Hope Church (outside in the pavilion), 3804 Hazel Ave., Lincoln Park, MI 48146. Topic: "Triumph Over Failure: The Path from Addiction to Recovery through the Regional Hybrid Treatment Court." For more details, see THIS FLYER.

6:30 pm: TOMORROW A BETTER DAY IN-PERSON GRIEF SUPPORT Tomorrow a Better Day is a grief support group for families that have lost a loved one to addiction. This group meets in person twice a month, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30 pm, and helps individuals cope with loss and the life changes it brings. Meetings take place at St. Ronald Catholic Church, 17701 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township. For more information contact Terri Braden at 586-246-4355.

7:30 pm: WASHTENAW FAN PRESENTS VIRTUAL YOGA FOR RECOVERY Presented in partnership with A2 Yoga, these free virtual yoga classes for individuals who are in or seeking recovery, as well as their family members. Yoga and mindfulness can help decrease stress, cravings, and impulsivity. MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

10:00 am: VIRTUAL NALOXONE TRAINING (open to all Michigan residents) This 1-hour class includes a free naloxone kit, with 2 nasal spray doses of Narcan, mailed directly to your home. Naloxone saves lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Be prepared! MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

We are beyond thrilled that Run Drugs Out of Town will be back to "normal" for 2021! We're hoping you'll register to run or walk with us so we can raise much-needed money to help keep all of FAN's programs up and running. Register yourself, or a team, and invite your family and friends, too! And if you know of a business that may be interested in sponsoring this event, please let us know or pass the information along to them. All the registration and sponsorship information can be found on our Run Drugs Out of Town web page. We can't wait for August 7th!

On Monday, August 9th, Families Against Narcotics presents The Hope Classic, a golf outing to benefit FAN and its efforts to help individuals and families affected by addiction. Join us at beautiful Gowanie Golf Club in Harrison Township, as we tee up and swing into fundraising mode to help pay for the many compassionate and effective programs we offer to the public free of charge. By coming out and having a fun day on the golf course, you will be making a difference in people's lives! And you don't even have to get up at the crack of dawn, because the golf gets underway at 11:00 am with a shotgun start. The day will include: 

Click the button below to register for the outing or for more information on sponsorships. (You can also print a flyer HERE.)

Tuesday, October 5th: FAN Fall Fest at Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township

All are welcome, so please tell your family and friends by registering and using the tools provided to share this important event. (Zoom meeting information will be shared once you complete the RSVP.) RSVP HERE

Families Against Narcotics would not exist without the help of the amazing volunteers who devote their time and effort to making our programs and events successful. And we have lots of volunteer opportunities available. They include things like answering our Hope Line, helping with our Hope Not Handcuffs program, assisting with our Run Drugs Out of Town event, doing data entry, and more. Everyone has skills that can help FAN do what it does! To find out more about volunteering, or to sign up, go to THIS LINK.

Kyle's House, a sober living home in Fraser, was started by one of the founding members of FAN. Since 2011, FAN has been facilitating volunteer-cooked (or purchased) Sunday meals for the home's residents. If you'd be interested in providing a Sunday dinner for 15-18 men in recovery, we (and especially they) would love it. And you don't have to be a gourmet chef, either. Just cook from your heart like you would for your own family! Meals can be delivered between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on the Sunday that you choose. For more information, or to sign up to bring a little bit of home cooking to the courageous men at Kyle's House, go to the "Meals at Kyle's House" page on our website.

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