Air Force mechanic. 14-year-old girl. Retired professor. Pastor. Attorney. Former Lieutenant Governor. Airline Pilot. Radio personality. Public health administrator. Major league baseball player. Public school educator. Graphic designer.

These and many others are the people affected by substance use disorder, either in active addiction or as family members struggling to survive the emotions that their loved one’s addiction or death causes.

Support is our strength because addiction doesn’t take a break.

This 6-minute video could change the way you think and feel

This is why we do what we do

"We went to our last FOA meeting tonight for a while as our move to North Carolina is coming up fast! I wanted to take a moment to tell our FOA family how beneficial they have been to us as we maneuvered Cassie’s active addiction and now her recovery. One thing I realized is that I utilized this resource later in the game then I should have. It was one of the best things I did for my own recovery as we know families need to recover too. FOA gave Cassie and I an opportunity to hear each other’s stories which gave us both a better understanding of what the other had been through during the last few years. As we start our new journey we will take the knowledge we gained and share it with others as we continue to grow. Much love to you all at FOA and don’t ever stop what you're doing"

Angie, FOA member who moved out of state

FOA is expanding its programming with a new facility in 2020

Would you consider giving a special end gift to FOA Families of Addicts?

We have some significant needs going into 2020 that include acquiring our own space located at 2122 Jergens Road in Dayton Ohio. FOA holds its weekly support workshops in addition to developing and implementing new programs at the new location. Please view our impact below to see how you can make a difference.

Initial programs include:

Children’s program with the intention of providing a break to grandparents raising grandchildren or parents that wish to attend a recovery meeting.
LIFE program: providing additional resources and personal development for the individual that has exited the traditional treatment program.

Your dollars save lives and we need your partnership in this important work!

Thank you for giving so generously!

You can donate here or mail a check to 425 N. Findlay St., Dayton, OH 45404

Impact

Served over 450 new families, friends and individuals at FOA weekly meetings in four counties
Supported over 400 people via telephone, email and text providing guidance and resources
Attended over 60 outreach and speaking events to create awareness and reduce stigma
The FOA Birthday Blessings Hardship Fund helped 11 members facing a financial barrier totaling $3,608
Held our 6th Annual FOA Rally 4 Recovery on August 25 – over 3,000 attended with 72 resources on hand at 64 tables
Partnered with Project Dawn/Samaritan to distribute Narcan kits every first Wednesday of the month from the Dayton FOA site
Provided JFS On the Move quarterly during weekly meetings at the Dayton FOA site
Over 11,000 hours were dedicated by 198 FOA volunteers
14 Media references and appearances in 2019 to create public awareness, education and hope

Accomplishments

Held our first ever Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 12, 2019
Received five awards
Guidestar Gold Level Seal of Transparency
Networked with over 30 community partners
Continued to partner with Public Health Montgomery County to implement the Fentanyl Test Strip Program
Executive Director, Anita Kitchen, completed her first year of service
Completed an AmeriCorps VISTA part-time employee opportunity
Served a total of over 28,500 families, friends and individuals since the first meeting on November 6, 2013
Completed Advanced Parent Coaching Training, Partnership for drug-free kids
Created a 2018 Annual Report
Created the Professional Advisory Group to help direct and guide FOA

Outreach

Various 2019 Outreach and Speaking Events by FOA members and Volunteers

University of Dayton Osher Moderator for Lifelong Learning Institute
Sidney High School
Northmont High School
Beavercreek High School (outreach)
Springboro High School (outreach)
Wright State University (panel in front of education students)
Spoke before University of Dayton students (education majors)
School Nurse Conference (outreach)
Woodhaven Treatment Center (outreach)
Beavercreek High School Health and Safety Fair (outreach)
Resource and career fair at Thurgood Marshall High School (outreach)
St. Charles Parish – informal presentation and discussion on addiction
Anderson Funeral Home (presentation)
GROW Team (outreach)
Promise to Hope at Miami Valley Hospital (presentation)
Restoration Reentry Event
Chaplains Association of Ohio Annual Conference - All day FOA programming including a panel Q&A
Mental Health Community Resource Fair at UD (outreach)
Miami Valley Young Marines
Conversations for Change
Kick in’ it for Luke (outreach)
Drug Impact Panel - Montgomery County Probation
Montgomery County Healthcare Collaboration
BrightView Open House
NOVA Outreach Education for visiting families twice a month
Testimony at Celebrate Recovery
Conversation for Change - including Fentanyl Test Strip Training and distribution
Learnapalooza 2019 Presenter - Kettering Health Network
Certified Course Manager seminar (presenter) at Brigid's Path
RAMCO Metropark events
Speak at Dayton Recovers Board Meeting
WHIO Ron Rollin Radio Show
Family and Youth Initiatives Safety Day
Race For Recovery (Outreach)
Gem City Advanced Running events
Dayton 247 Now Town Panel (Panel member)
Catholic Schools for Magnified Giving (several presentations to students)

2019 Awards for FOA and members and volunteers

Community Service Award - the Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - Second Masonic District 3/16/19
Wright State University Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Award - 4/11/2019
Delvin M. Harshaw Advocate of The Year - Exceptional People Award -
Brad and Melanie Silvus, FOA Springfield 11/6/19
The Mayor's Award 11/19/19
The Addiction Policy Forum Innovation NOW Award 10/30/19 (See #14)

Awards

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If you have any questions, please contact Anita Kitchen at AnitaK@FOAfamilies.org or 937-823-0639

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