December 12, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – The Washington County Heroin Task Force and Elevate is sponsoring a candlelight vigil for those affected by a loved ones’ addictions.
The event will be Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Still Waters Community UMC Church, 3617 Scenic Road, Jackson, south of WI-60.
The Task Force Candlelight Vigil Committee encourages anyone that has lost a loved one to addiction, or is affected by a family or friend who is addicted, to attend this free event. There will be music and local speakers who have first hand experience as well as an opportunity to speak with support staff.
Pastor Lori Lossie of Still Waters Community Church stated recently, “It is important to support those of us that have been affected by addictions. An addiction not only affects the person, it affects the family, friends, and the community as a whole. The rise in deaths in Washington County to Opiate/Opioid related deaths alone causes us to reach out,” said Ron Naab, a member of the Task Force committee.
“This disease affects many lives from all walks of life, all social-economic status, we encourage anyone that wants support, or would like to offer support to attend.”
Ronna Corliss of Elevate said, “Please consider supporting others path in recovery by donating personal hygiene items, socks, underwear, snacks, books, and crossword/word find puzzles and written words of encouragement to residents of Exodus House Recovery Center and Calm Harbor for the holidays.”
Donations can be brought to the vigil or accepted at Elevate, N169W21011 Meadow Lane in Jackson, thru December 20.
