Recent Releases
May 9, 2013
The Courage to Speak Foundation Announces The 15th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race to take place on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT.
Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of The Courage to Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, announced The 15th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, which will take place on Saturday, July 27th at 8:00 am at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut and is promoted by the Lightfoot Running Club.
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February 27, 2013
The Courage to Speak® Foundation. The Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night and Media Event - The 9th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 5:15 p.m., at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, in Norwalk (snow date: March 20). All are invited to the event, which will bring students, parents, educators, school and government officials, business and community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keep our children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. A complimentary dinner will be served.
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February 1, 2013
Norwalk, CT - Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder is headed to the Washington, D.C. area to join more than 2,000 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from throughout the country for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) 23rdAnnual National Leadership Forum.
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January 15, 2013
The Courage to Speak® Foundation will conduct a “Train the Trainer” program for new facilitators to teach Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101™. The training will take place on Wed. May 1st, 2013 at 10am at The Courage to Speak Foundation Office, 71 East Ave, Suite M, 2nd Floor, Norwalk, CT or Wed, May 8th, 2013 at 10:30am at Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville, CT. The Foundation will train social workers, teachers, prevention experts, law enforcement and other interested professionals who work with youth and families as facilitators to teach Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101™ to parents in their communities, schools, youth and civic organizations and other forums. Launched in 2008, 109 professional facilitators are credentialed by the Courage to Speak® Foundation to teach Courageous Parenting 101® to parents in English and Spanish in communities throughout CT, NY, MA, RI and MI.
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September 28, 2012
It is a fact that our children will be offered alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, often many times, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. What can you do about this? Learn about substance abuse and gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep your children safe.
A free parent education series, entitled Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® developed by experts with the Courage to Speak® Foundation will be offered in English and Spanish at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, Norwalk CT. The first of the three-session course will include a presentation by Ginger Katz, CEO and founder of the Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
September 10, 2012
Targeting Substance Abuse and Parent-Child Communication with Knowledge
The Courage to Speak Foundation will dedicate its new Family Resource Center on September 21, 2012 at 8:45 AM in its headquarters at 71 East Avenue, Suite M, 2nd Floor in Norwalk, CT. The new center will provide information on substance abuse and prevention to educate parents, teachers, and children. Among those attending the dedication are: Norwalk Mayor Richard A. Moccia, Norwalk Chief of Police Thomas Kulhawik, Interim School Superintendent Tony Daddona and the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
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July 10, 2012
The Courage to Speak Foundation Receives Funding for Drug Prevention Education in Bridgeport
The Courage to Speak Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 Donor Advised Grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation for its continued work in the Bridgeport Public Schools. Awarded for the third consecutive year, this significant grant was made possible by a local donor who wishes to remain anonymous and receives philanthropic advisory services from the Foundation. This funding will support the implementation of the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Curriculum for Grades 4-7 in Bridgeport Public Schools.
July 10, 2012
The Courage to Speak® Foundation Receives Funding from the First County Bank Foundation, Inc.
The Courage to Speak® Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant award from the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. This grant will aid in the Foundation’s mission to “Save lives by empowering youth to be drug free and encouraging parents to communicate effectively with their children about drugs.”
May 24, 2012
Running Toward a Healthy Drug-Free Lifestyle
The Courage to Speak Foundation Announces The 14th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race to take place on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT
March 14, 2012
The Courage to Speak® Foundation to Present at National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando, FL
The Courage to Speak Foundation has been invited to speak at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando, FL on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder, will be delivering a message of hope through the Courage to Speak Presentation to all attendees at the event. The Foundation will have a booth during the Summit from April 10th to April 12th.
February 16, 2012
The Courage to Speak® Foundation. The Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night and Media Event The 8th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 5:15 p.m., at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, in Norwalk (snow date: March 21). All are invited to the event, which will bring students, parents, educators, school and government officials, business and community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keep our children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. A complimentary dinner will be served.
November 10, 2011
The Courage to Speak® Foundation Receives Funding from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, IncThe Courage to Speak® Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2,500 grant award from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. This grant will aid in the Foundation’s mission to “Save lives by empowering youth to be drug free and encouraging parents to communicate effectively with their children about drugs.”
October 21, 2011
The Courage to Speak® Foundation. Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® A Lesson to Save a Child’s LifeIt is a fact that our children will be offered alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, often many times, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. What can you do about this? Learn about substance abuse and gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep your children safe.
June 29, 2011
The Courage to Speak® Foundation. Running Toward a Healthy LifestyleThe Courage to Speak Foundation Announces The 13th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race to take place on Saturday, August 6th 2011 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT
August 16, 2011
The Courage to Speak Foundation Receives Funding for Drug Prevention Education in Bridgeport The Courage to Speak Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 Donor Advised Grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation for its continued work in the Bridgeport Public Schools. Awarded for the third year, this significant grant was made possible by a local donor who wishes to remain anonymous and receives philanthropic advisory services from the Foundation. This funding will support the implementation of the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Curriculum for Grades 4-7 in many Bridgeport Public Schools. read more
July 22, 2010
The Courage to Speak Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF) Financial Management Fund. This funding will support the organization’s efforts to institutionalize the accounting and bookkeeping functions and build its infrastructure to complement the agency’s drug prevention program expansion. read more
July 20, 2010
First County Bank Foundation awards $10,120 grant to the Courage to Speak Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of a local bank, thousands of parents in Hispanic communities will gain the knowledge and skills to keep their children safe from drugs. The First County Bank Foundation has awarded a $10,120 grant to the Norwalk-based Courage to Speak Foundation to translate course materials for its acclaimed training program, Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101™, into Spanish. read more
June 16, 2010
Courage to Speak® Foundation Receives Gift to Provide Sunny’s Story Books to Norwalk Schools. The Courage to Speak Foundation received a donation from Luis and Kristen Solis, owners of Norwalk Pizza and Pasta to provide 80 copies of the book Sunny’ s Story to the Norwalk Schools. The book is a drug prevention book for children of all ages, parents and educators.read more
May 10, 2010
Winner: Nonprofit Advocate of the Year; Ginger Katz, The Courage to Speak Foundation: Educating students about drug abuse and saving young lives. “Silence is a killer when it comes to children and drug abuse,” said Ginger Katz, founder and CEO of The Courage to Speak Foundation. “If we don’t speak about this problem we’re not going to have solutions. And if we don’t have solutions, children will die.” Katz knows this heartache. She and her husband Larry lost their 20-year-old son, Ian, in 1996 to a drug overdose. From that moment, their lives changed forever. read more
April 27, 2010
THE 12th ANNUAL IAN JAMES EACCARINO MEMORIAL 9 MILE RACE AND 5K HEALTH WALK
Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of The Courage to Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, announced the 12th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race and 5K Health Walk on Saturday, July 24th at 8am at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk sponsored by The Lightfoot Running Club, the Parks and Recreation Department of Norwalk, Booth Financial, WSTC1400/WNLK1350. read more
April 26, 2010
Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of The Courage to Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, announced the 12th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race on Saturday, July 24th at 8am at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk sponsored by The Lightfoot Running Club, the Parks and Recreation Department of Norwalk, Booth Financial, WSTC1400/WNLK1350. Ginger and her husband, Larry, have been members of the Lightfoot Running Club for over 27 years and are co-founders of The Courage to Speak Foundation. read more
April 23, 2010
The Courage to Speak® Foundation will conduct a “Train the Trainer” program for new facilitators to teach Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101™. The training will take place at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT on June 2, 2010 at 6 pm. The Foundation will train social workers, teachers, prevention experts, law enforcement and other interested professionals who work with youth and families as facilitators to teach Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101™ to parents in their communities, schools, youth and civic organizations and other forums. read more
April 20, 2010
It is a fact that our children will be offered alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, often many times, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. What can you do about this? Learn about substance abuse and gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep your children safe. The Courage to Speak Foundation will conduct a FREE three-session drug prevention and education program, called Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®. To sign up for the three-session education and prevention course for parents, call 203-831-9700 or visit www.couragetospeak.org for a registration form. read more
March 31, 2010
Students took the microphone and had the courage to speak out against drugs at the 6th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night, which took place Thursday, March 18th at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk. The auditorium was filled with an audience of their parents and families, teachers, school and government officials, community leaders, law enforcement, clergy and others who gathered to applaud the students’ commitment not to use drugs. read more
March 25, 2010
The Connecticut Association of Schools has named Ginger Katz, founder and CEO of the Norwalk-based Courage to Speak Foundation, as the recipient of its 2010 Distinguished Friend of Education Award. The award is given annually to an individual outside the field of education who has made strong contributions to public education at the local, state, regional, or national level. read more
March 4, 2010
The 6th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:30 p.m., at West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Road, in Norwalk. All are invited to the event, which will bring families, educators, and community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keeping our children safe from drugs. Dinner is included. read more
February 23, 2010
Announcing the Sixth Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night. "Knowledge is Power": learn how you can protect you child from the dangers of drug use. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk, CT at 5:30 PM. Address: 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk. Snow date: March 18. read more
February 18, 2010
The Courage to Speak Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $14,000 Donor Advised Grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation for its continued work in the Bridgeport Public Schools. Awarded for the second consecutive year, this significant grant was made possible by a local donor who wishes to remain anonymous and receives philanthropic advisory services from the Foundation. This funding will support the implementation of the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Curriculum for Grades 4-7 in eight Bridgeport Public Schools. read more
January 4, 2010
The Courage to Speak Foundation has announced plans to implement another five-session prevention and education program, called Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®. The next parent series will begin at Roton Middle School in Norwalk, January 5, 2010 with the Courage to Speak presentation by Ginger Katz and introduction and continue every consecutive Tuesday, January 12, 19, 26 and February 2. read more
September 16, 2009
Yale University School of Medicine to evaluate Courage to Speak Programs.
The Consultation Center at Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, has chosen the Norwalk-based Courage to Speak® Foundation's drug prevention curriculum programs as a subject for evaluation.
A nationally recognized service and research organization, the center will evaluate the use of the programs in Norwalk and other public school districts to determine their effectiveness and how they can be successfully implemented elsewhere. read more
February 5, 2009
Announcing the Fifth Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night. "Knowledge is Power": learn how you can protect you child from the dangers of drug use. The event will take place on Monday, March 30, 2009, at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk, CT at 5:30 PM. Address: 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk. Snow date: March 31.
COURAGEOUS PARENTING 101®
PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE
Ginger Katz, founder and president of The Courage to Speak Foundation, has announced plans to implement a four-session substance abuse prevention and education program, called
Courageous Parenting 101®. read more and check for other locations
February 1, 2009
Announcing the Fifth Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night." Knowledge is Power"; learn how you can protect you child from the dangers of drug use. The event will take place on Monday, March 30, 2009, at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk, CT at 5:30 PM . Address 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk. Snow date March 31.
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