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Our Mission

Mission statement Arizona Families coming together to fight the illicit drug epidemic by honoring loved ones lost to illicit drugs and sharing their story, educating, providing resources, promoting harm reduction tools such as Narcan and test strips, spreading awareness, holding events, and fighting for legislation to help save other families from experiencing the devastating loss of a loved one to this weapon of mass destruction.

At AFFID: Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs, we believe in the power of unity and action. Since our inception in 2024, we have been committed to creating positive change through collaborative efforts. Join us in our journey towards a better future.

Together We Can Accomplish What We Can Not Do Alone!

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Maricopa County Event January 2025

Special Thanks to Texas Pictures Documentaries 

For Coming to Arizona and allowing us to honor and share our Angels (coming soon to their YouTube channel)

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CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE STORIES THAT MATTER ON TEXAS PICTURES DOCUMENTARIES YOUTUBE CHANNEL

BOARD MEMBERS

Beth Joly
Danya Steen
Marla Joly
Tiffany Olivarez
Tara Egan-Tenney
Jennifer Piersol

What We Do at AFFID

Support Families
Spread Awareness/Educate
Provide Harm Reduction            Tools and Resources

Advocate For Changes To          Save Lives

Honor Lost Loved Ones

Save Lives ANY Way We Can

Support Our Cause

AFFID relies on the generosity of our supporters to provide resources, harm reduction tools, spread awareness, educate, and help save lives. as we participate in community events.

Frequency

One time

Monthly

Amount

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In Honor of:

Upcoming

Join Us!

EVENTS

Stop By Our Expo Booth or Ride For a Great Cause....

Just Click the Icon, Enter, and Ride

El Tour de Scottsdale

Hand-Made Cards and Creations
Click on the Icon or Scan the QR Code

Hannah's Heart Creations

AFFID Angels

Discover the incredible souls we’ve lost to illicit drugs! They inspire us every day to save lives and prevent others from experiencing this devastating loss. We celebrate each of them and honor them at all our events!

Resources
(Just click)

For Mental Health and Substance Abuse Help

Variety of Resources Available

DEA One Pill Can Kill

Protection When You Provide Medical Assistance

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DEA One Pill Can Kill
ARS Good Samaritan Law

Our Impact

Our organization is dedicated to making a difference in the Arizona community and  promote  national awareness by providing support, empowerment, and valuable resources. Our success is defined by the impact we have on those we serve. Discover more about our initiatives below.

"the Narcan you sent to me saved somebody's life two days ago my brother is an EMT and gave some to his coworker. His coworker witnessed a car accident, and the guy had overdosed and crashed so he used the Narcan and saved his life".

Support Services

Creating Positive Change

At AFFID: Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs, we view challenges as opportunities for growth. Our Economic Development initiative aims to equip individuals with the tools they need to save lives, educate on the latest illicit drug trends, provide resources for mental health and substance use, provide harm reduction tools, and ALWAYS remember the lives lost to the drug epidemic. 

El Tour de Scottsdale

Community Empowerment

Building Strength

Through our Capacity Building program, we strive to bring about meaningful and lasting change. This program is a cornerstone of our efforts at Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs (AFFID) and has led to helping others fight to save lives. 

DEA Family Summit Phoenix

Educational Support

Transforming Futures

Putting the Arizona communities first is our priority at AFFID: Arizona Families Fighting Illicit Drugs. Our Education program offers essential services to those in need. Join us in making a difference today.

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