Press Articles from the Media

These are special featured full-page newspaper articles from various media sources including the New York Times, The Hour, Connecticut Post, The News-Times, Effingham Daily News, The Stamford Times, and The Advocate.

The Courage to Speak® Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant award from the First County Bank Foundation, Inc.

The Courage to Speak Foundation Announces 23rd Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race Sunday, August 15th, 2021 at 8AM at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT.

Kathy Callahan, Community Contributor | Posted Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 10:24 am ET | Courage To Speak® Foundation Founder to Present on April 27 A Promise to Jordan hosts virtual presentation about substance abuse prevention programs available to parents By now, it's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health and substance use disorders for millions of Americans over the past year, escalating an already serious issue and sending it spiraling out of control. On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, A Promise to Jordan will host a virtual presentation by Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of the Courage...

The Courage to Speak Foundation Announces 22nd Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Virtual Race Sunday, August 9th, 2020 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT

By Donna Christopher [Courage to Speak Foundation founder Ginger Katz quoted.]  It may seem counterintuitive but teens and tweens at home, possibly even under the watchful eye of remotely working parents, could be using or abusing drugs and/or alcohol as much as before. Addiction experts and someone in recovery from drug addiction suggest moms and dads pay attention to the signs especially now when stress is at its height. Jade (not her real name), 33, of Fairfield County, has been in recovery since 2007 from an addiction to prescription pills and heroin, a drug habit that began when she was...