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. You are needed to rally in Washington, DC on October 4, 2015 to ignite a growing movement that will demand solutions to the addiction crisis.

What is UNITE to Face Addiction?  A grassroots advocacy effort bringing people, communities and organizations together to face addiction and stand up for recovery on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 4,  Partnering with over 500 local, state and national participating organizations and many Federal and State Agencies.  It is 100% privately funded from non-governmental sources.

What will be happening the day of the rally? The UNITE to Face Addiction rally will bring together diverse constituencies to stand up and demand solutions to the addiction crisis and make addiction a national priority. Tens of thousands of people are expected to represent communities of recovery, prevention, treatment, student organizations, criminal justice advocates, in addition to faith, labor, and LGBTQ.  Attendees can expect an amazing line up of celebrities, speakers, and elected officials in addition to musical performances throughout the day.  Performances from Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Sheryl Crow, Joe Walsh (Eagles), The Fray, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, and Jason Isbell have already been confirmed with more to be announced!

Why October 4 th ? Why Now?  A grassroots constituency that has developed over the last 15 years is organized and speaking out – addiction recovery, criminal justice reform, health equity, family members on overdose awareness  A new era and interest in collaboration among organizations at the local, state and national levels  To build on greater acceptance of treating alcohol and other drug problems as health issues  Across the political spectrum, understanding that current rates of incarceration, including for alcohol and other drug related offenses, can’t be sustained  A growing recognition of the impact of discrimination towards people with substance use disorders and the importance of dismantling legal and societal manifestations of discrimination.  A sense of urgency over the current opiate overdose crisis It is time to UNITE to demand solutions to the addiction crisis.

Other constituencies have United to make their issue a national priority  Million Man March  People’s Climate March  HIV/AIDs  Earth Day  Farm Aid  Stand UP to Cancer ◦It’s our time!

Partnering Organizations: More and more are joining every day! Check out for:  A list of all Partnering organizations ranging from local student organizations to national partners  Our Statement of Purpose that Partnering organizations are uniting around  A short promotional video featuring Steven Tyler’s “Dream On”  Organizer Turnout Toolkit  Monthly phone meetings for partnering organizations We have already exceeded our goal of 500 national/state/local and international partners with more signing on daily!

Why Partnering Organizations are coming on board  Exciting opportunity to increase their capacity and grow their membership  Each Partnering organization has a personalized website to show others they are committed, publicly promote the rally and tally the number of people they are have mobilized to come to Washington, DC on October 4th  To be a part of an historic moment  To be a part of bringing together a new, strengthened coalition of allies and organizations who have not historically worked together to advance solutions to the addiction crisis.

Field Organizers on the ground Laszlo Jaress (Purple) and MD (Yellow) Janice Ferebee (Yellow) Washington D.C. Rich Alexander (Blue) NJ, PA, DE Mario Diurno (Orange) NY, CT Michael King (Grey) West of Primary Target Region and VA (Yellow) Melissa O’Mara (Green) RI/MA

UNITE is broadening our base of support with outreach to specific constituencies  Labor Donald McFarland  African American Janice Ferebee  Faith Brad Reichard  Latino Melissa Salcedo  LGBTQ Linnet Williams  Students Tim Rabolt

How can organizations and individuals help? Become a UNITE to Face Addiction BUS CAPTAIN at Commit to come to Washington, DC on October 4 th 2.Help recruit and identify people in their communities to travel by bus 3.Make sure that everyone knows where and when to get on the bus 4.Makes sure everyone knows where the bus will be parked before it returns

How can organizations and individuals help? Become a UNITE to Face Addiction AMBASSADORS at Talk one-on-one with your friends and family members, asking them to join you in Washington, DC. 2.Commit to getting five of your friends and supporters to come to Washington, DC by bus, car or train. 3.Spread the word through social media and to begin conversations about why it’s important to come to Washington, DC on October 4 th in your community. You can use downloadable materials that we’ll send to you. 4.Host a dinner to recruit others to go to Washington DC on using the website Sign up to become a part of the Advocacy Day at

. You are needed to rally in Washington, DC on October 4, 2015 to ignite a growing movement that will demand solutions to the addiction crisis. JOIN US!