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“Overdose deaths are often attributed to more than one drug, either knowingly or unknowingly combined. Significant portions of stimulant deaths – 49% of deaths involving methamphetamine and 71% of deaths involving cocaine – now involve a synthetic opioid, primarily fentanyl.” More on this infographic from National Institute for Health Care Management: bit.ly/3uaB51j

Join us for Community Changemakers on November 9th and learn more about what we do over drinks, light bites, & games at Planet Word! We’re excited to be part of this annual celebration of local impact with the The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington alongside peer, small nonprofits. Hope to see you there! cfpchangemakers.org

The infographic from National Institute for Health Care Management highlights the many challenges contributing to food security in the U.S. as well as steps to improve food access and strengthen food systems nationwide. View more: bit.ly/3CPudKy

This infographic highlights the dangers of extreme heat, the relationship with the built environment, ways for individuals to protect themselves, and solutions to promote heat mitigation and management: bit.ly/3pOGcC2

The HHS Center For Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships newly revised “Practical Toolkit for Preventing Drug Overdose and Supporting Recovery in Faith and Community Settings.” This toolkit shows steps our community can take to support those in treatment and recovery and lean into the hope of primary prevention efforts- both those that may save a person