Lisa Gray lost her son to an opioid overdose in 2018, less than a month later she started a non-profit to help those battling addiction.
GRANBY, Conn. — A local nonprofit is conducting a study in Connecticut to see what types of programs and services are needed to support those battling substance use disorders.
Lisa Gray lost her son to an opioid overdose in 2018, less than a month later she started a non-profit to help those battling addiction.
Now, with grant money from the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving the organization will be able to help the community at large.
A tragedy and a mother’s last words to her son turned into a mission Gray said.
“Losing my first born then 24-year-old Jordan to a heroin and fentanyl overdose inside of our family minivan in the driveway of our home,” said Gray. “I made a promise to him that day as I said goodbye to him in the driveway that I would continue to fight to save other individuals and families from the devastation that is brought on by the disease of addiction.”
“A Promise for Jordan,” a non-profit with the promise to help others.
Source: ‘I made a promise to him’ | Simsbury mom conducts study to fight substance abuse