Fentanyl Awareness Community Event
Forest Hills Church located at 1790 11th Street, Forest Lake
5:15 pick up Resources
5:45 Dinner
6:15 presentation and questions
Join us for this FREE community event to learn about health risks, current and emerging trends, social media harm and risk reduciton
Chisago County’s 2026 Operation Community Connect (OCC), Resource Fair
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: North Branch Area High School
38175 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN
Operation Community Connect is an opportunity for Chisago County community members to connect with local organizations and learn more about the resources and services available in our community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about community and county resources, receive free winter outerwear and hygiene supplies, enjoy a free lunch, and participate in activities and services offered at the event.
From Ashes to Life: Fentanyl Awareness Walk 2026
FFC will participate and and a resource booth at this powerful community event dedicated to honoring lives lost, supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorder, and raising awareness about the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
Taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Minnesota State Capitol, this event will bring together families, recovery advocates, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and supporters from across Minnesota to stand united in hope, healing, and prevention.
The day will feature inspiring guest speakers, personal recovery stories, live music, educational resources, prevention information, a community resource fair, and outreach organizations offering support and connection. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photo of a loved one to participate in a special memorial remembrance during the Lost Loved Ones Roll Call.
Jones Financial Group Community Shred Event
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 4748 Chicago Ave S Mpls, MN 55407
11am - 1pm
JONES FINANCIAL GROUP
Bring your confidential records to safely and securely be shredded on site at no charge. For more information and to RSVP visit us at: MyJones Financial.com/Shred-Event/
FFCF will be a beneficiary of this event and have resources available.
Remember Our Loved Ones Gathering
Everyone Welcome - Thursday September 10th, 5-8 pm at Prairie Island/Tinta Wita PowWow grounds Welch Minnesota. Sponsored by: RIPple Drug Education Awareness. In partnership with Prairie Island Indian Community - Sobriety Feast, Indigenous Peoples Task Force.
A Night of Hope & Impact
Join us for our annual gala. Celebrate the work we have done this past year with YOUR support.
Substance Use Prevention Symposium
Join and see FFCF’s own, Michele Hein on the panel and visit our resource table.
Hope Summit
Join opioid and health care professionals, community leaders, residents with lived experience for the first-annual HOPE Summit in Dakota County. The event will feature expert speakers, workshops, panel discussions. A resource fair on health, opioids, and drug abuse prevention and education.
Substance misuse and opioid abuse affect individuals, families, schools and entire communities — no one is untouched by this crisis. Learn how Dakota County health experts, city leaders, local law enforcement and community providers are addressing opioid misuse.
Workshops will include substance misuse and suicide prevention.
Luminary Loppet
Visit us at the Luminary Loppet where we will be tabling the event with SixSpeed. Stop by, grab some Narcan and resources. We would love to see you!
Starting the Conversation: The Dangers of Non-Prescription Medications
Join us at this educational event. Learn more and get involved!
