- April 18, 2024
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Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS) is hosting its first Casino Night on June 11, at the Palm Coast VFW. Sponsorship dollars from this event will help provide services to people in early recovery; the funds also help to secure matching grant opportunities and offset the nonprofit’s operational expenses.
OAR and AdventHealth are also co-sponsoring a second free Narcan distribution and education event in as many months entitled Increase a Lifespan with Narcan. The event will be held on May 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Advent Hospital Emergency Room parking lot, 60 Memorial Parkway, in Palm Coast. People can drive through or walk up to receive free Narcan and Narcan educational information. This event is open to the public.
During the Casino Night on June 11, attendees will give a donation in exchange for gaming chips. At the end of the evening, these chips are converted to raffle tickets and donated prizes are then raffled off at the conclusion of the event, thus giving guests the added incentive to play and donate funds to have a chance to win a prize.
Approximately 12,000 Flagler County citizens/neighbors/friends/family members are in some stage of recovery from substance use disorder. These are people in our community, people Narcan may have saved. These are people with whom you work, dine, play and worship.
Flagler OARS is a nonprofit organization that provides public education, policy advocacy, support and peer services for substance use disorder. Flagler OARS works in the Flagler County and St. Johns communities. \
“The need for our work has never been stronger and we are asking for your help,” said Flagler OARS Executive Director Pam Birtolo.
To sponsor the event, contact Pam Birtolo at 386-569-4310 or [email protected].
