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WHAT WE KNOW

Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld,
Co-Founders, SAFE Project

To Our Supporters,

We’ve come a long way in three years. Thanks to your be a leading cause of death. Thus, our work is not finished.
generosity, our executive leadership, and our amazing With more we can do more . . . your generosity will allow
People and families facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and working team of senior directors and staff, we’re very proud of the the SAFE Project to continue to battle addiction, support
work SAFE Project accomplished during a year loaded with families, and save lives every single day.
on their recovery are facing unfathomable challenges. challenges. Hopefully, this update has given you a glimpse
into the many areas in which we’re making a difference. If you have already supported our work to stop the addiction
fatality epidemic, we remain immensely grateful for your
With so much uncertainty over health, job security, and isolation, the overdose rate is on SAFE Project didn’t miss a beat with the onset of COVID-19, investment in our mission during such a turbulent year.
track to increase even higher than ever before! which is especially important because the coronavirus
pandemic only exacerbated the overdose epidemic. We And if you are just learning about us, we’d like to tell you
pivoted to a virtual model while continuing to expand our more because when you invest in SAFE Project, you invest
Symptoms of depression are now tripling. programming for SAFE Campuses, SAFE Communities, SAFE in your own communities, workplaces, campuses, and

Workplaces, and SAFE Veterans. stakeholders.
A global pandemic can affect us—but a global pandemic must Meanwhile, numerous events during 2020 were a reminder We remain determined to move forward.

not define us. Please help SAFE Project continue to turn hope that actions speak louder than words when it comes to
equity and inclusion. We serve every community, but action With heartfelt thanks,
into action! truly does require creative thought and extra effort, and our Sandy and Mary Winnefeld
team is learning and working together to do whatever we SAFE Project Co-Founders
can to reach underserved communities.

Donate or volunteer today at www.SAFEproject.us. There are still far too many people at grave risk to the Thank You!
disease of substance dependence. Our nation will get past
COVID; however, the overdose epidemic will continue to

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