May 11, 2024. Ellington Fair on the Green 9am to 2pm . Town Green, 110-114 Maple Street, Ellington, CT. Today I Matter will have a resource table with health information
May 16, 2024. Narcan and QPR training 6:30 to 8:30pmAt Hall Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, Ellington, CT. John Lally, APRN, will present a discussion on fentanyl and opiate overdose response and a training on QPR ( an easy to learn system for intervening if someone may be contemplating suicide and learn how to refer them to help.) All participants will be supplied with 2 free doses of Narcan
June 4, 2024 Ellington High School Scholarship event 7pm, Ellington High School, Ellington, CT. Today I matter will present its 8th annual scholarship awards to 2 deserving students.
June ?, 2024 Ellington Farmer's Market Health Fair, 8am to 12pm, Arbor Park , Ellington, CT Today I Matter will have a resource table with health information
August 31, 2024 8th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil 7pm Connecticut State Capital Building 210 Capital Avenue, Hartford A gathering of families and friends remembering individuals lost to substance use. Display of Connecticut memorial posters and a candlelight reading of names ( Volunteers will be appreciated to set up the memorial display)
September 21, 2024. 7th annual Outrun Addiction 5k run /2K walk Funds raised will benefit the substance use epidemic efforts of Today I Matter, Inc, The Alex Fisher Foundation, and TriCircle Inc. Enfield Education Annex ( former Enrico Fermi High School) 124 North Maple street, Enfield, CT The Connecticut memorial poster project will be displayed along with resource tables from all participating organizations Registration starts at 7:30 am. Run / Walk to start at 9am. Virtual runners are welcome. Use the link below to sign up and please join Team TIM. runsignup.com/Race/CT/Enfield/OutrunAddiction5K