Steps of Change – Walk a mile in my shoes

Licking County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square, Newark, OH, United States

Steps of Change is our annual fundraiser for Newark Homeless Outreach, a project of OhioCAN. Newark Homeless Outreach strives to embrace, educate, and empower those whose lives have been impacted by homelessness, poverty, and/or addiction. We currently serve approximately 90-150 people each week with food, clothing, medical supplies, hygiene, and more. This event will be […]

Overdose Awareness Day Rally

Canal Market District 36 E Canal St, Newark, Ohio, United States

On June 8, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill which recognizes Aug. 31 as “Ohio Overdose Awareness Day.”  We will host our 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Rally on August 29, 2024, at Canal Market, Newark OH 43055. Overdose touches people and communities in many ways. Many of our friends and families in Newark, […]

Save a Life Day

Licking County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square, Newark, OH, United States

Save a Life is a mass free naloxone distribution day, being held in all states this side of the Mississippi. There will also be free pizza, drinks, and other surprises. Stop by and meet some of the team from Newark Homeless Outreach. We will be east side of the square.

Town Hall listening session with OhioCAN/Newark Homeless Outreach, The Freedom School of Licking County and Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery

Licking County Library 101 W Main St., Newark, OH, United States

Join Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery for a town hall listening session in collaboration with OhioCAN of Licking County. This event will be dedicated to hearing the voices and experience of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Snacks will be provided by the Freedom School.   Please scan the QR code on the […]