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Welcome to our Fentanyl Crisis Media Collection, your go-to source for keeping current with the fentanyl crisis, community initiatives, and our mission. Explore a wealth of content, including informative articles, expert insights, event updates, success stories, and more. We’re dedicated to arming you with knowledge, a potent weapon in the battle against fentanyl, so you can take meaningful action, ensure safety, and help build fentanyl-free communities.
Focus on Fentanyl: Seth Carlson’s Story
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office: The opioid crisis across our nation is taking generations of lives. And we’re on a mission to save as many people as we can. Our new video series, “Focus on Fentanyl,” will highlight our enforcement efforts and educate the public on the dangers of opioids like fentanyl. In this episode, you’ll hear Seth Carlson’s story, a young athlete whose life was lost too soon. Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Faces of Fentanyl Rally: Demanding Action Against the Epidemic
In February of 2023, Michele Hein, chair of the Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation, united activists at the Minnesota State Capitol for the “Minnesota Faces of Fentanyl” display & rally to remember those lost to fentanyl poisonings and demand action. The event featured Legislators, law enforcement officers and family members sharing their stories of loss and addiction alongside photos of the victims. Advocates called on lawmakers to pass vital legislation addressing the fentanyl crisis, including increased access to naloxone and stricter penalties for trafficking. The continued loss of life due to fentanyl emphasizes the urgent need for change in the face of this devastating epidemic.
Diverse Volunteer Roles: Find Your Place in Making a Difference
We offer a range of volunteer roles, each tailored to different interests and skill sets. Whether you’re passionate about event planning, social media, community outreach, or providing support, there’s a role for you. With flexible time commitments, we embrace your availability and value your contributions in our united mission.Personal Growth and Fulfillment: Beyond Giving, Gain
Volunteering transcends community impact; it’s a path to personal growth and fulfillment. As a Fentanyl Free Communities volunteer, you’ll expand your horizons, cultivate new skills, and forge connections with fellow change-makers. Your role in transforming lives affected by fentanyl addiction is both powerful and rewarding. Join us on this journey to make a meaningful difference and experience the joy of positive change.Faces of Fentanyl
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It takes bipartisan leadership to stop the flow of fentanyl into our communities. Our chairwoman, Michele Hein, supports Angie Craig, D-MN 2nd District, who is continually asking for a crack down on cartels trafficking fentanyl into the U.S. Angie knows that fentanyl is the biggest drug threat we have ever seen and she doesn’t want other families to bury their loved ones because they were deceived to death.
Our Volunteers Love To Share Their Thoughts
I volunteer for FFC for two reasons:
1. A close friend lost her son to this epidemic, and I am determined to do everything I can to raise awareness and prevent such tragic losses. 2. I have two sons the same age, and I am committed to using all my resources to educate and share stories, ensuring that this crisis never devastates my family.
We are sending our boys to battle without the proper defenses; someone, please, equip them!
1. A close friend lost her son to this epidemic, and I am determined to do everything I can to raise awareness and prevent such tragic losses. 2. I have two sons the same age, and I am committed to using all my resources to educate and share stories, ensuring that this crisis never devastates my family.
We are sending our boys to battle without the proper defenses; someone, please, equip them!
It has been life changing to volunteer for Fentanyl Free Communities and fight a fight we MUST win. Bringing awareness and education to the community will make us stronger to end this evil. I don't know anyone that hasn't been touched by this killer pill, and that's not ok. As I stand beside grieving loved ones and survivors at these events, getting the word out is a powerful feeling that brings me tears, hope for our future and healing for our families. We must protect the innocent. No One Fights Alone on My Watch. God Bless Us All.
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