Annual Giving
A Yearly Tradition of Giving to Empower People Affected by Substance Use Disorder
The Empowerment Appeal
Join Herren Project every summer to empower more people during the next fiscal year to live healthy, fulfilling lives free from the effects of addiction.
As Herren Project nears the end of its fiscal year, July 31, Herren Project supporters are asked to consider a financial contribution to our annual giving campaign, The Empowerment Appeal. This annual tradition, started in 2019, raises funds to directly support Herren Project’s mission to support, inspire, and empower those affected by substance use disorder, one person, one family, one community at a time. All funds raised maintain the general operating expenses of Herren Project as well as support our treatment and prevention initiatives.
Herren Project’s Day of Giving – July 24
Each year on July 24, Herren Project hosts its Day of Giving—an annual campaign timed as we approach the end of our fiscal year on July 31. This one-day fundraising initiative helps us end the year strong and begin the next even stronger, reinforcing our commitment to prevention, recovery, and support for individuals and families impacted by substance use.
This year, our theme is: “Living One Day at a Time.” Recovery doesn’t happen all at once—it’s built moment by moment, through small steps, quiet strength, and daily decisions. Our Day of Giving honors that truth.
Your support fuels programs that empower people, one day at a time:
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💜 Recovery Scholarships – easing the transition from addiction treatment by removing financial barriers to sober living and providing peer-to-peer recovery coaching support.
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🌱 Youth Prevention Programs – providing education, resources, and life skills to help young people make healthy choices and reduce their risk of substance use early on
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👨👩👧👦 Family Resources – supporting loved ones with guidance, tools, and a compassionate community to navigate the challenges of substance use and recovery together
Your gift today is more than a donation—it’s a statement that every person deserves a chance to begin again, that every choice toward recovery matters, and that every gift helps someone take the next step. On 7/24, we invite you to give in tribute to the courage it takes to recover and the hope we foster through prevention every hour, every day. Give Now – and be part of the difference.
What Living One Day at a Time Means to our Team
The 2025 Empowerment Appeal
The path to healing from addiction is rarely smooth. For individuals and families, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and uncertain. This year’s theme is Anchored in Hope. Learn more about this year’s campaign and hear the stories of three people who were supported, inspired, and empowered by Herren Project’s individual and family recovery services.
Behind every statistic is a name, a face, and a future. Every gift provides a lifeline for those affected by addiction. Hear the stories of Nelson, Kim, and, Angie. Be an anchor of hope today.
Mark Your Calendar for our
DAY OF GIVING
July 24th, 2026
“It is my goal to reach one student, one person and empower them to talk about the struggle.” – Chris Herren
