Emily’s Hope is a South Dakota-based nonprofit founded by journalist Angela Kennecke in memory of her daughter Emily. It works to reduce substance use disorder stigma and save lives through prevention education, naloxone distribution, recovery support, and assistance with treatment access.
Substance use prevention, overdose reversal and naloxone access, recovery and treatment support, youth prevention education, and public health efforts related to fentanyl and other addictive substances.
Primarily charitable donations, grants, sponsorships, and fundraising events.
Founder and CEO Angela Kennecke; Avera Addiction Care Center; South Dakota state health and social services partners; Emily’s Hope Post-Overdose Response Team.
Nonprofit corporation; 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
