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Healing Transitions Receives Grant from SECU Foundation to Expand Women’s Campus
May 10, 2021 13:11 ET | Source: State Employees Credit Union (SECU) State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Raleigh, North Carolina, UNITED STATES
RALEIGH, N.C., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) A local non-profit seeking to raise campaign funds for the renovation and much-needed expansion of campus facilities in Raleigh has received a $500,000 capital grant from the SECU Foundation. Healing Transitions, which provides peer-based treatment, shelter, and supportive services for individuals struggling with addiction, has been battling overcrowding issues along with concerns for privacy and safety at its facilities. Funding from SECU Foundation will help the non-profit increase capacity at the Women’s Campus, doubling housing accommodations to 210 beds and tripling the amount of education space with a new Career and Community Center.
RALEIGH (WTVD) A Raleigh runner crossed the finish line after a 24-hour run this weekend to help fight the opioid crisis.
Ultra-marathoner Jon Frey completed the run at Oakwood Cemetery on Sunday. Frey even pushed through the last two hours on Sunday in the rain.
The goal of the run was to bring attention to the opioid epidemic and to raise money for Healing Transitions. The final fundraising total was just over $76,000.
Frey is the founder of Oakwood 24 and describes the group as a way to share with the community all the good work that Healing Transitions does and highlight them. Also, for people to come out here and fellowship, learn about each other, share their struggles and be transparent with each other.
North Carolina man runs 24 hours to battle opioid crisis after his fight with drugs
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RALEIGH A North Carolina runner crossed the finish line after a 24-hour run this weekend to help fight the opioid crisis.
Ultra-marathoner Jon Frey completed the run on Sunday. Frey even pushed through the last two hours on Sunday in the rain.
The goal of the run was to bring attention to the opioid epidemic and to raise money for Healing Transitions. The final fundraising total was just over $76,000.
Frey is the founder of Oakwood 24 and describes the group as a way to share with the community all the good work that Healing Transitions does and highlight them. Also, for people to come out here and fellowship, learn about each other, share their struggles and be transparent with each other.