Special Events

Celebrate and empower each other.

Each year we have many special events designed to be fun, welcome new friends, raise money, and promote awareness of all the positive change we are creating. We are all linked together in this journey.

Red Ribbon Day

Our Annual Walk and Family Fun Festival raises awareness and funds for prevention and recovery efforts.
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Overdose Awareness Day

We observe Overdose Awareness Day each year on August 31 with a variety of events.
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Poster Contest

Part of our Red Ribbon Day, this poster contest is open to middle-school students in Union County. The contest allows students to promote their own anti-drug messages creatively, creating awareness and building community.
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PSA Contest

This contest is scheduled for the spring of 2025 and is open to all Union County High School students. Use your creativity to create a positive message that substance use does not have to be a part of a young person’s lifestyle!
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NJ-CARS Conference

An annual conference where we bring together dedicated professionals, advocates, and stakeholders from across New Jersey, all are committed to the cause of substance use disorder recovery.
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