Come on our for a fun night of BINGO at the Beekman Fire House! Win cash prizes! Doors open up at 5:30pm and calling starts at 7:00pm. Kitchen will be open at 5:30pm. The Matt Herring Foundation is a Grassroots Organization that was formed when the Herring Family after Matthew Herring died from an overdose. The Foundation is committed to providing support through education, awareness, advocacy and through policy as well as legislation. The First Goal was Family Support. When a family member is addicted the stigma leaves an addict’s family alone, hurting, ashamed and oftentimes abandoned by friends and even family members. The Foundation also recognizes the need for a program that will provide 360 degrees of support from detox, through rehabilitation and committed recovery. MATT, which stands for Managing Addiction Through Teamwork, is committed to hosting educational forums, searching for effective programs that will tend to the physical and emotional wellbeing for the whole person and family. Matt Herring Foundation aims to provide assistance to individuals who are struggling as well as their families and loved ones, while working with providers, seeking and implementing services and finding alternatives to opiate abstinence. This foundation is locally based in Hopewell Junction, NY.
Overdose Awareness Walk &Remembrance of Matt Herring - 08/25/2018
We will be walking on the 'Walkway Over The Hudson' on the one year anniversary of Matthew Herring's death for Overdose Awareness. Stay tuned for more details.
Dave Plaza Memorial Benefit - 02/10/2017
Please mark your calendar. This local young man lost his life to addiction and the grief that follows such a loss leaves families and friends hurting and wanting to help others to not experience the pain we are. The friends of Dave Plaza are trying to make a difference. Please help. They have kindly offered to donate the money raised at this benefit to the Matt Herring Foundation.
Saturday, February 10 at 7 PM
439 Fishkill Ave, Beacon, New York 12508
Supervisor Jiava Takes on the Opiate Crisis - 11/06/2017
Supervisor Jiava will be waiting tables at the Odyssey Diner for the evening to promote awareness of the opiate crisis in Wappinger.
The Odyssey will donate 10% of all receipts to the Matt Herring Foundation, and Lori will donate all tips received. Members of the Foundation board will be available for any questions you may have.
Come out for good food and great time while supporting this worthwhile and important cause!
Monday, November 6 at 5 PM - 9 PM
Odyssey Dinner Wappingers
1515-1525 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Raising Awareness of Addiction Vigil - 10/26/2017
The Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson along with the Town of Wappinger are raising awareness about alcohol and substance abuse. Our keynote speakers will speak about the crisis that our nation is experiencing as well as the impact on our local community. Just in the first week of September, Wappinger has lost six community members to overdose deaths. The evening will conclude with the release of lanterns as a memorial to all those who have lost their lives to battle. All community members are urged to show your support and make a difference. Participants will receive t-shirts, lanterns and refreshments.
Location: Sgt. Mark C. Palmateer 9 / 11 Memorial Park
Time: Thursday, October 26 at 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Narcan Training - 10/01/2017
Free Narcan Training will be provided by Matt Herring Foundation & the Dutchess County Board of Health. Rite Aid & the Town of Wappinger Supervisor will be providing flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines. Rabies vaccines will also be available for your pets.
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls 12590
East Fishkill Community Day - 09/16/2017
Come join us again for East Fishkill Community day at East Fishkill Recreation Park. We will be marching in the parade & hosting a children's during the day.
The 22nd Annual East Fishkill Community Day takes place at the East Fishkill Recreation Park on Route 376 on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The event will feature a parade on Route 82 from Trinka Lane to the Recreation Park (starting at 2:00 p.m.) and Community Activities, great food, and more at the Recreation Park until 7:30pm.
1:00 p.m. – Parade Line-up
2:00 p.m. Hometown Parade Route 82
2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Vendors, Food, Music, Raffles, and Fun
7:30 p.m. - Family Movie in the Park
Wappingers Community Day - 09/09/2017
This Saturday at 1:00 p.m. we will be joining the parade down Myers Corners Road in Wappingers Falls to help raise awareness of our cause. For more information about the festivities click here.
Rain date is September, 10th.