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We need dedicated volunteers to staff outreach tables during the Overdose Awareness Weekend. Volunteers will assist with distributing narcan kits and educational materials. No prior experience is needed — we’ll train you!
We’re partnering with local businesses, bands, and venues to incorporate overdose awareness into existing activities during the Weekend of Awareness. Interested in partnering?
Make a donation toward our $10,000 fundraising goal or attend one of the fundraisers listed below to support our ongoing overdose prevention efforts.
Shop Recreational Pots and Plants during the weekend and 20% of all sales from the weekend will be donated to Thrive for Change!
We're tabling at Mahalls for their Emo Night on August 29th distributing free Narcan and other resources, training people on how to save lives, and more.
Keep an eye out for our wagons of Narcan in The Flats East Bank and Downtown! We're also looking for individuals to help us train Clevelanders how to save lives.
Join us for an empowering all-levels yoga class at Lakewood Yoga in support of overdose awareness and prevention efforts in Greater Cleveland leading up to International Overdose Awareness Day. All proceeds go to Thrive for Change
Join us for PERF: Groove Lounge Cleveland's Monthly Queer Dance Night at Crobar. $1 from every ticket sold will go toward our mission.
Interested in helping us give out resources at this event? Signup to volunteer!
We're tabling at No Class for their show on August 30th distributing free Narcan and other resources, training people on how to save lives, and more.
Interested in helping us give out resources at this event? Signup to volunteer!
Head over to Everybody Cycle at 10 am Sunday morning for a benefit ride with Natalie and Tiera. Ride to some 80s vibes with songs by Prince and more.
We're tabling at The Grog Shop for their show on August 31st distributing free Narcan and other resources, training people on how to save lives, and more.
Interested in helping us give out resources at this event? Signup to volunteer!
Keep an eye out for our wagons of Narcan at Edgewater! We're also looking for individuals to help us distribute these resources and train Clevelanders how to save lives.
This is a weekend of outreach and engagement in the Greater Cleveland area organized by Thrive for Change for the weekend of Overdose Awareness Day. It runs from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year since 2001. Its purpose is to raise awareness of overdoses, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends.
Narcan or naloxone is the medication that reverses an overdose.
Anyone can get trained to carry and administer narcan/naloxone to save a life! Join us at one of our outreach events during the Overdose Awareness Weekend to get trained and receive free Naloxone. Can’t make it out? Visit the Order Supplies page on our website to watch a training and get free supplies, including Naloxone, sent to you.
Volunteers may help with:
Nope! No experience is required. You’ll receive training on Naloxone (Narcan) use if needed. All outreach supplies will also be provided to you, like a table, tablecloth, table signs, and Naloxone.
Volunteers are asked to provide:
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