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The Courage To Speak Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, whose mission is “to save lives by empowering youth to be drug-free through fostering education and open communication about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.” Ginger Katz founded the organization in 1996, just months after her 20 year old son Ian James Eaccarino died of an accidental drug overdose. She and her husband Larry Katz pledged that they would do all they could to help prevent such a tragedy from befalling another family. Since then, Ms. Katz has given nearly 1000 presentations reaching hundreds of thousands of individuals – young people and the adults who care about them. The Courage to Speak Foundation developed drug prevention programs for elementary, middle and high school students as well as parents through Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®. Ms. Katz also has authored a new book called Sunny’s Story. A book for children of all ages; parents, grandparents, teachers, and others.
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2024-05-23T01:30:41-04:00

As the mother of a young man whose dreams and life came to an end because of drugs, Ginger Katz shares a powerful and moving story that truly saves lives. After hearing Ginger’s story: Young people have shared their new decision to never start using drugs and to seek help if they are already using. Parents have committed to becoming more involved in the lives of young people. Youth, parents, educators and community members have committed to breaking the silence when they see someone in trouble, whether it be substance abuse, suicide, violence or other problems. Topics from the Courage [...]

Book A Presentation2024-05-23T01:30:41-04:00

Press Articles

2019-08-27T08:42:49-04:00

Featured Press Articles In Heroin Crisis, White Families Seek Gentler War on Drugs, New York Times With courage, mom speaks out about son’s deadly drug addiction, Norwalk Hour Finding Courage to Speak of Son's Death, New York Times 2000 Woman of the Year - Ginger Katz, Connecticut Post 'You don't want my pain' Heroin addict's mother makes impression with eighth-graders, The News-Times Couple tries to prevent tragedy by speaking about their own, Effingham Daily News Decade of Dedication: Ginger Katz's Courage to Speak anti-drug program marks 10 years, Connecticut Post For the Children, a Mother Revisits Her Sorrow, New York Times Katz still has [...]

Press Articles2019-08-27T08:42:49-04:00

Courage To Speak ® Foundation – Community Programs

2019-11-24T15:49:25-05:00

Click Here To Request Info About Hosting This Free Program For Parents At Your School Or Organization THE ANNUAL COURAGE TO SPEAK® EMPOWERING YOUTH TO BE DRUG FREE FAMILY NIGHT The Annual Courage to Speak® Empowering Youth to be Drug-Free Family Night is an exciting media event that offers a complimentary dinner and celebrates the commitment of the students that have participated in the Courage To Speak® Drug Prevention Curriculum in classes at their school. Read More about Drug FreeFamily Night

Courage To Speak ® Foundation – Community Programs2019-11-24T15:49:25-05:00

Courage To Speak ® Foundation – Parent and Facilitator Training

2019-08-06T19:42:17-04:00

The Courage To Speak®Drug Prevention Presentation In this dynamic, riveting and thought-provoking presentation, nationally renowned prevention speaker, Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of The Courage To Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, shares the story of her son Ian’s losing battle with drugs. Ginger Katz has made over 1000 drug prevention education presentations throughout the country that have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of students, parents, law enforcement professionals, educators, prevention specialists, religious groups and has spoken at state and national agencies and conferences. Read More Request More Information About The Courage To [...]

Courage To Speak ® Foundation – Parent and Facilitator Training2019-08-06T19:42:17-04:00

Courage To Speak ® Foundation – School Programs

2019-10-27T22:24:31-04:00

COURAGE TO SPEAK - Presentation The Courage To Speak® Drug Prevention Presentation In this dynamic, riveting and thought-provoking presentation, nationally renowned prevention speaker, Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of The Courage To Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, shares the story of her son Ian’s losing battle with drugs. Ginger Katz has made over 1000 drug prevention education presentations throughout the country that have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of students, parents, law enforcement professionals, educators, prevention specialists, religious groups and has spoken at state and national agencies and conferences. Read More PROGRAM FOR [...]

Courage To Speak ® Foundation – School Programs2019-10-27T22:24:31-04:00

The Courage to Speak ®– Presentation

2019-11-24T16:31:04-05:00

Drug Prevention Education Presentation  Request More Info About Hosting This Program In this dynamic, riveting and thought-provoking drug prevention education presentation, nationally renowned drug prevention education speaker, Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of The Courage To Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, shares the story of her son Ian’s losing battle with drugs. Ginger Katz has made over 1000 presentations throughout the country that have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of students, parents, law enforcement professionals, educators, prevention specialists, religious groups and has spoken at state and national agencies and conferences. Learn More [...]

The Courage to Speak ®– Presentation2019-11-24T16:31:04-05:00

The Courage to Speak® Foundation – Drug Prevention Education Presentation Audiences

2019-02-26T06:11:13-05:00

Drug Prevention Education Presentation Audiences A typical presentation consists of five age-appropriate programs designed for different aspects of the community: Elementary School Students Middle School Students High School Students Colleges Parents Teachers, Counselors, Health Class Teachers, Athletic Directors Local, State and National Conferences Law Enforcement Examples of several National Conference and Platforms: Connecticut Education Association Summer Leadership Conference Massachusetts Teachers Association Summer Conference Connecticut School Counselors Conference CADCA National Youth Conference (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) DEA National Association of Drug Court Professionals National Association of Secondary School Principals National Association of Independent Schools CT Association of Schools Winter Conference [...]

The Courage to Speak® Foundation – Drug Prevention Education Presentation Audiences2019-02-26T06:11:13-05:00

Drug Prevention Education Programs for Middle School

2022-02-07T23:43:58-05:00

Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Education Program for Middle Schools Request This Program For Your School The Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Education Program is a research-based program for Middle Schools which builds skills to help students make good decisions and resist the pressure to use drugs. Students take part in specific social emotional skill development and asset-building activities through: Internet Research Creative Writing Group Discussion Scientific Demonstration Art The Program consists of 16 highly interactive classroom lessons taught by teachers. View Middle School Handout   The lessons enable students to: Have a clear plan to refuse [...]

Drug Prevention Education Programs for Middle School2022-02-07T23:43:58-05:00
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