PAR-People Advocating Recovery

11/25/2025

Recovery resources belong in every community. PAR works with local partners to distribute Narcan, connect with neighbors, and provide life-saving tools where they’re needed most.

Your support helps us reach more people, more often.
Give early for Giving Tuesday: https://bit.ly/GivingTuePAR

11/24/2025

Louisville Parks & Rec is hosting Winter Break Camp for ages 5–12, packed with games, crafts, outdoor play, and new friendships!

🗓️ Dates: Dec. 29 – Jan. 2 (Closed Jan. 1)
⏰ Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Locations: Multiple community centers across Louisville
💵 Fee: $60 registration

Register today: BestParksEver.com

(Limited spots available!)

11/23/2025

2026 NASW National Conference
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Submission Deadline: 9:00 AM ET, Monday, December 1, 2025

The National Association of Social Workers invites proposals to present at the 2026 NASW National Conference, "Beyond the Breaking Point: Connection Through Purpose and Power," taking place June 10–13, 2026, in Washington, DC. The conference will bring together social workers and allied professionals from every discipline and every level of practice. All breakout session presenters must be available to present at any time Thursday, June 11, through Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Learn more and submit your proposal to present: https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1899

Take control of your submission review process with ProposalSpace. Affordable and easy to use. Get started in minutes.

11/23/2025

Everyone deserves the chance to be heard. PAR’s advocacy programs help people in recovery speak up, share their stories, and influence real change across Kentucky.

Your support makes this possible.
Donate early for Giving Tuesday: https://bit.ly/GivingTuePAR

11/21/2025

Connection. Conversation. Change.
Grateful to be part of the UofL Health Substance Use Symposium today.

11/21/2025

Two community turkey giveaways are happening this Saturday, November 22 (TOMORROW)!

District 4 Turkey Giveaway
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
PlayPort Lodge, 1105 Rowan Street

District 1 Turkey Day Giveaway
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Parkland Plaza, 2757 Dumesnil Street

See the flyers for details on eligibility, times, and locations.

11/21/2025

Narcan saves lives. Your support helps put it into more hands. People Advocating Recovery provides free training and kits across Kentucky, giving communities the tools they need to respond to opioid overdoses.

With your help, we can keep equipping people with life-saving tools and knowledge.
Early giving is open for Giving Tuesday.
Make a gift today: https://bit.ly/GivingTuePAR

11/20/2025

The ma*****na conversation has changed — are you ready to have it?
Join The Morton Center for a free virtual event where one of our licensed therapists will share real insight into how ma*****na impacts teens, families, and mental health.

You’ll learn how to:
🌱 Recognize the signs of use and risk
💬 Start meaningful, non-judgmental conversations
💡 Build prevention strategies that actually work

🗓 Tuesday, December 2 | 6–7 PM | Virtual
🎟 No cost. Just knowledge.

👉 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/seh7p52

📢 Please share this post with parents, teachers, or caregivers who want to better support the next generation.

11/20/2025

Fun TGIF Fridays at Southwick Community Center!

Kick off the weekend with games, snacks, and a great time for youth ages 8–16.
A perfect place to recharge, play, and connect!

🕠 Fridays | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Ave
📞 502-775-6598