THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 5, 2025 Page 13 City of Everett observed Overdose Awareness Day City leaders, community members and organizations gathered at City Hall to honor lives lost, share stories and connect residents with recovery resources Special to The Advocate O n Thursday, August 28, the City of Everett hostCommunity members gathered in front of City Hall in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. ed an event in front of City Hall to recognize Overdose Awareness Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of the impact of substance use disorder and remember those who have lost their lives to overdose. The event brought together City staff, community organizations and residents to honor loved ones lost, support individuals in recovery and provide information about available resources. Community organizations handed out literature and materials on local services, while City staff, including members of the Department of Public Health, shared details about the Everett Recovery Connection (ERC), a 24/7 resource hub available to residents. During the event, Mayor CarMayor Carlo DeMaria presented a proclamation alongside First Lady Stacy DeMaria, City of Everett staff and community members in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day. Assistant Director of Youth Substance Use Prevention Eric Mazzeo and Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Guarinoю Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria alongside youth participants and Everett police officers. SOCCER | FROM PAGE 12 alongside me as my varsity assistant. Leah Ferullo is returning for her second year as a coach. I coached Leah in my first year as a head coach, and she did so well as a player in terms of leadership and skills that I asked her to help out in the coaching department after graduation, and she has been doing a great job ever since teaching the JV girls the basics to be ready for the varsity level.” The Tide girls are opening up the regular season this week on the road. They were at Lowell on Wednesday (Sept. 3) after press deadline, before heading to Waltham to face the Hawks later today (Sept. 5) at 4:30 p.m. Next week, they will be at Malden on Tuesday (Sept. 9, 4:15 p.m.). Everett will finally come home to take on Chelsea at Everett Memorial Stadium two days later at 6:30 p.m. Non-league Lawrence will then follow the Red Devils to the Stadium for a Saturday morning game (Sept. 13) at 11 a.m. Staff from the City of Everett’s Department of Public Health shared resources about the Everett Recovery Connection. Former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi (also currently a candidate), Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cathy Draine and Everett Recreation and Enrichment Workforce Manager Mario Bonilla. lo DeMaria presented a proclamation recognizing Overdose Awareness Day and reaffirmed the City’s commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. Community members also spoke, sharing deeply personal stories of their struggles with addiction and the grief of losing loved ones. “Overdose Awareness Day is a time for us to come together as a community to reflect, support one another and remain committed to building hope and recovery for those affected by substance use disorder,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Behind every statistic is a person: a neighbor, a friend a family member. We must continue to break down stigma, provide resources and ensure that no one in Everett feels they have to struggle alone.” The City of Everett remains dedicated to addressing substance use disorder through education, prevention and accessible recovery resources. Residents are encouraged to visit cityofeverett.com/resident-services/health-living/ substance-use-disorder to learn more about support services available through ERC.
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