FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12th, 2024
HEARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES $150,536 IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT
THE HEARTLAND ALTERNATIVE PEER GROUP AND OUTREACH PROGRAM
Columbus, OH — Heartland High School has received $150,536 over the next two years in grant funding to support its efforts in helping fight addiction by delivering needed Alternative Peer Group and Outreach Program services, Eddie Rapp, Executive Director of Heartland High School announced today.
The grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will go toward funding programs like our Alternative Peer Group and Outreach Program, which provides students with after-school and weekend activities that provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for students, focusing on peer connection and lifelong recovery skills, Rapp said.
“We are incredibly grateful to OneOhio Recovery Foundation for their support. This grant will enhance the recovery services we provide to our students and strengthen our outreach efforts, allowing us to reach more individuals in need. Together, we are making a lasting impact in our community." Eddie Rapp said.
The grant is part of an inaugural round of approximately $51 million in funding made available by the Foundation as part of its mission to combat the opioid epidemic by supporting prevention, treatment and recovery programs and services in our communities. The grant money was funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic.
The grant received by Heartland High School reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting organizations on the frontlines of the addiction epidemic by advancing efforts that foster more resilient, healthier communities across Ohio.
Across Ohio, organizations like Heartland High School are working day in and day out to strengthen their communities that have been impacted by the opioid epidemic, said Alisha Nelson, Executive Director of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.
“We’re pleased to partner with Heartland High School to support their efforts to save lives, rebuild families affected by addiction, and foster strong and resilient places to live,” Nelson said.
The recipients announced as part of the Foundation’s first grant cycle were chosen after a robust review process that included evaluation by the local OneOhio Regional Board, the OneOhio Expert Panel and the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Grant recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing the opioid crisis. The funded initiatives are evidenced-based and align with Ohio’s approved abatement strategies, including prevention, recovery supports, services for impacted families and children, and many more.
A complete list of recipients can be found at OneOhioFoundation.com/GrantAwards.
The Foundation had an overwhelming response to the 2024 Regional Grant application process, with more than a half-billion dollars in funding requests submitted for the $51 million available this cycle. Organizations and leaders seeking to submit applications in the future can sign up on the Foundation’s website here to receive updates.
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Media Inquiries
Heartland High School: info@heartlandhighschool.org
OneOhio Recovery Foundation: press@oneohiofoundation.com
About Heartland High School
Heartland High School is a private, non-profit high school that opened in 2018 to serve students in need throughout Central Ohio and is the only recovery high school in the state. At Heartland, our students and families can expect a rigorous academic program coupled with a multitude of recovery support and wrap-around services that ensure students are prepared socially, academically, and intellectually.
About the OneOhio Recovery Foundation
The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation created under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, and other state and local leaders, with the mission of advancing Ohio’s addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts now and into the future.
The Foundation is governed by a 29-member board from across Ohio and is funded by 55 percent of settlement funds that Ohio is receiving from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Funds support local efforts to prevent and combat addiction and are also invested to support those efforts for the long term.
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