Since the COVID-19 related social distancing began, the frequency of alcohol and substance use has dramatically increased in the U.S.

Read the full article in NPR, where Virginia is one of 10 states that is predicted to have at least a 40% rise in drug overdose deaths from the previous 12-month span. If current trends continue, illicit drugs will soon kill more Americans every day than COVID-19.

We are proud to announce that Terra Site Constructors, LLC has joined Second Genesis’ mission as part of their ongoing commitment to support the communities they helped to build. As the United States is facing its worst addiction crisis in history, we remain committed to connecting individuals and organizations to the change and impact they want to see in their communities.

If you or your company would like to pledge your support, please contact us here.

On June 30th, H.E. Meshal Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America, and Mrs. Eva Al-Thani hosted an intimate dinner at their personal residence in support of the Second Genesis Foundation. This intimate dinner gathered our inner circle of supporters, including business leaders, philanthropists and government officials. Read more here.

A special thanks to the below individuals and organizations that helped support our Silent Auction, which raised over $20,000! The proceeds from this auction will help support our work within substance use prevention, education, treatment, and research.

Congressman Mike Waltz, former Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller, The Inn at Little Washington, Washington Capitals, 1789 Restaurant & Bar, Trump International Hotel, Washington, D.C., Dr. Robert DuPont, Tom Manatos, Mark Vlasic, Reyaz Nadi, Ross Little, The Biscuit Factory, Medium Rare, Pat Young, Sean O’Sullivan, David Little, Total Wine & More.

If you would like to donate an item or experience to support our upcoming Fall auction, please contact us here.

Last month, our partners at Brooke’s House held a 2-year celebration with past graduates. Brooke’s House provides women state-of-the-art treatment and recovery services and resources to help them move forward to achieve their dreams of living drug-free.

We are proud to be a partner of Brooke’s House and wish these amazing women continued success on their recovery journey.

Meet our other program partners here.

As part of our mission to educate and assist the DMV community in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders, we have partnered with The Biscuit Factory in the production of Written-Off, an independent feature documentary film project.

How does a smart, loving, promising kid move from acting in the high school play to putting a needle in his arm? WRITTEN OFF reveals that journey, in Matt’s own words. Behind the addiction, there is a person – all at once lovable and despicable, funny and pathetic, young and old, destructive and aware of his failings. Watch the trailer.

WRITTEN OFF challenges the stigma of opiate addiction by unraveling the intricate web of a single addiction story and is now available as an educational video to be shared with students across the United States.

To request a free screening for your school, please contact us directly.