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FOA FOUNDATION

A Path to Peacefulness

aka FOA Families of Addicts   |   Huber Heights, OH   |  www.FOAfamilies.org

Mission

To educate, empower and embrace families, friends and individuals struggling with addiction by providing support and promoting recovery. Geographic Area: Various counties in Ohio Clark, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby, Van Wert, Auglaize and Onslow County, North Carolina

Notes from the nonprofit

What is the value of improving the quality of life of families. FOA rebuilds families and transforms lives through the 3 E's; educate, empower and embrace. Our programs have a waterfall effect on the entire family including the children. NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt aired a segment on FOA on December 29, 2017. We had over 100 people from cities all over the US reach out to find out how they can have FOA in their community. Before we can give the families in our nation what they need, we must build the capacity to do so. To not be able to meet this need now, is very frustrating.

We serviced over 7,500 total people in 2017. We took over 450 calls for support and information and helped over 200 people access treatment. What FOA offers is working and we plan to continue growing and fighting for individuals and families affected by addiction!

Ruling year info

2014

Executive Director

Anita L Kitchen

Main address

PO Box 24335

Huber Heights, OH 45424 USA

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EIN

47-1359973

NTEE code info

Counseling Support Groups (F60)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (R01)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Dayton area has been recognized as number one in drug overdoses.  The heroin problem has been compounded and exacerbated by the introduction of fentanyl, carfentanyl and most recently, Grey Death, which are responsible for overdose deaths every day. The problem has become so acute that coroners’ offices are looking for alternate sites to store bodies.  It is a heartbreaking situation and Families of Addicts is fighting every day to alleviate it. For the second year in a row, Montgomery County had the highest rate of accidental overdose deaths of anywhere in Ohio in 2017, according to preliminary data from the Ohio Department of Health expected to be released later this month. There were 4,854 deaths in Ohio due to accidental drug overdoses last year, according to the data, an increase of about 800 from 2016.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Weekly Support Meetings

For anyone touched by addiction:
Locations in various Ohio counties
(see website for listing)
Non-judgmental environment
Open discussion
Speakers on relevant topics

Topics include:
1. Helping w Actions
2. Helping w Self Care
3. Helping w Words 
4. Helping w Understanding
5. Conflict Resolution
6. Addiction Education
7. Recovery Education
8. Speakers
9. The Milestone Program
10. Documentaries 

See this link for more info: https://www.pbs.org/video/foa-families-addicts-ltfsip/

Population(s) Served
Families
Adults

1. Annual Rally 4 Recovery
2. Outreach Events
3. Speaking Opportunities 
4. Build a culture of transparency to eliminate the stigma of addiction for ANYONE touched by it
– Social Media
– New Media

• FOA helps to expose people that have found and are living in recovery by creating pathways to connect them.

• Encourage a culture of transparency through messaging and modeling.

• Advocating for recovery resources when a person does not have the ability to advocate for themselves.

• Act as advocate and liaison between the person and the resources

• Annual FOA Rally 4 Recovery
To unite the people and resources of the Miami Valley
Eliminate the stigma associated with addiction
Educate about addiction and recovery
Celebrate and show that recovery is possible and that it works!

Population(s) Served
Adults
Families

1. One-on-one system navigation and phone support
– 3 coaches trained in CRAFT
2. Networking in many areas of the addiction/recovery space 
– Cross county and (soon, nation) organic growth of support network
3. Public Online Resource Guide with login for internal notes 
4. Continued Follow-up to assure that people's needs are met

• Networking to build and maintain relationships with the (some under marketed) resources in our communities
• Families are slow to find the proper resources with the current system, FOA fills that gap
• Expedite recovery solutions and resource engagement
• FOA is not financed by any treatment facility or resource, therefore our guidance is not influenced by funding or other assistance

FOA fills many of the gaps in our current system and improving the quality of life of those we touch. Because we know that you can't do it alone, we plan to continue growing and fighting for individuals and families affected by addiction.

Population(s) Served

Many children are removed from their families due to addiction. Currently in OH, there is a kinship program, but it takes months to get financial support once a child is placed as a kinship placement. FOA is currently raising funds to assist in the immediate needs one has when they have a child placed with them. This could be is not limited to car seats, child safety locks, deposits for childcare.

Population(s) Served

FOA Rally 4 Recovery is in its 10th year. On August 27, 2023, we will be having our annual rally to reduce stigma and show the community that recovery can happen. There will be over 60 resources to help people with mental health and recovery. There will be national and local speakers as well as our sobriety countdown and Big Pic that has everyone who has been touched by addiction. This is open to the public and free of charge.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Families
Adults
Families
Children and youth
Adults
Families
Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

Andrus Recognition for Excellence in Innovative Solutions 2017

AARP

Molina Community Champions Award 2017

Molina Healthcare

Certificate of Appreciation 2017

Drug Enforcement Administration

Pay It Forward Award 2016

Elk and Elk

Behavioral Health HOPE Award 2016

The Greater Dayton Brain Health Foundation

Humanitarian Award 2016

NCCJ

ARCHITECT of CHANGE of the week 2018

Shriver Media

Gussie Jones Civic Award (Board Member) 2018

Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce

2018 Business of the Year 2018

South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Videos

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of individuals attending rallies or marches

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Family relationships

Related Program

FOA Advocacy

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

FOA holds an annual rally for recovery for anyone touched by addiction. In past years it has been held in person. In 2021, it was virtual, due to Covid-19. We did not back down but rose to it.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The FOA mission is to educate, empower and embrace families, friends and individuals struggling with addiction by providing support and promoting recovery. FOA rebuilds families and transforms lives through weekly meetings in various Ohio counties, navigation, one-on-one phone support and outreach opportunities. FOA is a sought after and respected resource in the Ohio Miami Valley and is now being sought after on a national level. FOA is unique because we provide support for the entire family and advocate for individuals to find their face and voice, which is key to eliminating the stigma associated with addiction.

Through weekly meetings in various Ohio counties, navigation, one-on-one phone support and outreach opportunities, FOA is a sought after and respected resource in the Ohio Miami Valley and is now being sought after on a national level. FOA is unique because we provide support for the entire family and advocate for individuals to find their face and voice, which is key to eliminating the stigma associated with addiction.

The organization currently provides programming that includes weekly support meetings in five counties that welcome both loved ones and those seeking or in long-term recovery to come together for support, friendship and education. FOA has also made progress in eliminating the stigma of addiction by holding four successful rallies and encouraging members of the community to be the face and voice for those still suffering as well as those having success, family and recovery alike.

FOA is in a great position to build capacity due to the positive attention that FOA has received during the last five years with the last two being significant. The last quarter of 2018, FOA added a new Executive Director to the team that has 30 years in directing and acquiring funding.

This brings significant sustainability to FOA in addition to the strengths of our executive director.

We plan to continue the weekly meetings already established and begin working on the toolkit for replication. We have had over 100 people contact us from all over the country wanting FOA. We are making the move to become an national organization and potential partnerships with The Partnership for Drug Free Kids and Facing Addiction will make this possible.

We also plan to develop our program FOA Navigator Network which will be a build out of our Resource Referral Program.

FOA is getting noticed!
https://www.pbs.org/video/foa-families-addicts-ltfsip/
http://nbcnews.to/2logxQ2
http://fox45now.com/news/local/family-of-addicts-founder-discusses-local-heroin-epidemic-with-facebook-ceo

2017 Stats
* Total Served = 15,272 *
65% Montgomery County
16% Greene County
4% Misc

* Dayton Only-Year End Weekly Meeting Totals *
Total Attendance 3889
Unduplicated Total 440
40.4% Male
62.4% Family
37.4% Recovery
Four Narcan Trainings
Added three new counties in 2017

* All other counties combined *
Year End Weekly Meeting Totals
Total Attendance 7,067
Unduplicated Total 1,075

* One-on-One Support/Referrals *
Over 450 calls looking for support and/or treatment
Over 200 connected to the opportunity for treatment

* ADVOCACY > 100 events *
Ongoing Events/Outreach
Conversation for Change
Nova Family Nights
GROW Blitzes
FB Live with Mary Taylor
Senator Portman
Senator Sherrod Brown

In addition: Rally 4 Recovery, awards, and 42 Media References.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve, transient people served, addiction is shameful and some do not want to respond

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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FOA FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Sandy Woodruff

Retired

Term: 2020 - 2025


Board co-chair

Rebecca Walsh

Becky Walsh

Retired

Sandy Woodruff

Paul Wise

Self Employed

Shane Manson

Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc.

Lori Yuppa

Renena Hale

Brightview

Aaron Laine

DeCoach

Denis Egan

Retired

Jill Bucaro

Mont. County Public Defenders

Jennie McConnaughey

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/5/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/08/2021

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Policies and processes
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.