It is important to celebrate success, no matter how great or how small. Families of Addicts Van Wert will present its second annual Rally 4 Recovery, taking place at Fountain Park July 9, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is for the whole community including those in recovery, those seeking recovery and all those individuals that love and support them. The mission of Families of Addicts Van Wert is to educates moms, dads, grandmothers, grandfathers, brothers, sisters and siblings on navigating the road to recovery and the ways to support those in substance abuse.
The family-friendly July 9, 2022, event will feature emcee Scotty Mays. Speakers for the day will include Joshua Clemons from Sober Grid, Diane Urban from APALD, Nate Moellering and Tommy Streeter of Fort Wayne Recovery and Bare Knuckles Recovery, Daniel Ritchie of Cedar Oaks Wellness Center and Inspiring Recovery, and Holly Conklin from Angel Intervention, and On the Road of Recovery will have their RV rolling into the Rally to collect success stories of people in recovery. There will be several opportunities for anyone to learn how to administer Narcan, and receive a free Narcan kit. In addition, families from Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana can be introduced to wrap-around support services available to those recovering from addiction. The event will also include food trucks, live music from Colt & Crew as well as other family-friendly activities.
Event organizers are currently seeking 40 vendors to set up tables and share information about their services as well as additional food trucks to be onsite for the duration of the event. Families of Addicts – Van Wert is also seeking businesses interested in sponsoring the event.Those interested in either opportunity are encouraged to call FOA at (419) 203-0200 and ask for Shane Manson.
Families of Addicts is headquartered in Dayton, OH and has multiple sites in the Miami Valley, including Van Wert. FOA rebuilds families and transforms lives through the 3 E’s; educate, empower and embrace. Through weekly meetings in Van Wert County, navigation, one-on-one phone support and outreach opportunities, FOA is a sought after and respected resource. The non-profit is unique because it provides support for the entire family and advocates for individuals to find their face and voice, which is key to eliminating the stigma associated with addiction. Follow FOA Families of Addicts-Van Wert on Facebook for additional details about the Rally 4 Recovery event and services available to local communities year-round.
