theherrenproject.org http://www.theherrenproject.org Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:11:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 PROJECT PURPLE CELEBRATES 1 YEAR! http://www.theherrenproject.org/project-purple-celebrates-1-year/ http://www.theherrenproject.org/project-purple-celebrates-1-year/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:08:48 +0000 laura http://www.theherrenproject.org/?p=480 The Project Purple light first shown bright on April 24,2012 to bring awareness to the issue of Substance Abuse. In January of 2013 over 100,000 people nationwide wore Purple in support of Project Purple. Project Purple teams, fundraisers and programs continue to develop nationwide expanding the Project Purple message and reach. Please join us in celebrating the first year of Project Purple as we stand together against substance abuse, celebrating life and supporting one another. Make a donation today – Wear & Share Purple!

“This year over 100,000 kids had the courage and took a chance by wearing PURPLE to school. PROJECT PURPLE is about creating a sober culture within our school system.. We will continue to educate , raise awareness, build self esteem and empower kids to stand up against substance abuse.. I want to THANK everyone who has helped on this journey.. To the kids who have shared their stories with me about cutting , self harm, abusing drugs or having family that do… To the kids who suffer from mental illness or have been bullied ..YOU INSPIRE ME and YOU ARE NOT ALONE !!” – Chris Herren

GO PROJECT PURPLE!

]]> http://www.theherrenproject.org/project-purple-celebrates-1-year/feed/ 0 NEED HELP? START HERE http://www.theherrenproject.org/need-help-start-here/ http://www.theherrenproject.org/need-help-start-here/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:02:30 +0000 laura http://www.theherrenproject.org/?p=360 The Herren Project is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by addiction. If you or a loved one are in need of help for an addiction, please take the first step and contact one of the numbers listed below. If you need immediate medical attention please contact your doctor or call 911.

NEED HELP? TAKE THE FIRST STEP:

Narcotics Anonymous

Nationwide: www.na.org

Find a Meeting: http://www.na.org/?ID=home-content-fm

Al-Anon / Alateen

Nationwide: www.al-anon.alateen.org

Toll Free Meeting Information Hotline: 888-425-2666 (8am – 6pm, Mon-Fri)

Alcoholics Anomyous

Nationwide: www.aa.org

AA – CT

Connecticut AA Website

Statewide Toll Free (866) 783-7712

AA – RI

Rhode Island AA Website

East Providence (401) 438-8860

Newport (401) 846-2622

Warwick (401) 739-8777

AA – MA

Boston (617) 426-9444

Holyoke (413) 532-2111

Hyannis (508) 775-7060

Lowell (978) 957-4690

Martha’s Vineyard (508) 627-7084

Methuen (978) 957-4690

Nantucket (508) 228-2334

Pittsfield (413) 448-2382

Plymouth (508) 746-5611

Worcester (508) 752-9000

AA – NH

New Hampshire Website

Statewide Toll Free (800) 593-3330

AA – VT

Vermont Website

Barre (802) 229-5100

Bennington (802) 447-1285

Brattleboro (802) 257-5801

Burlington (802) 860-8382

Dorset (802) 362-3824

Manchester (802) 362-2545

Middlebury (802) 388-9284

Montpelier (802) 229-5100

Newport (802) 334-1213

Rutland (802) 775-0402

Springfield (802) 885-8281

St. Albans (802) 524-5444

Waterbury (802) 229-5100

White River Junction (802) 295-7611

 AA – ME

Maine Website

Statewide Toll Free (800) 737-6237

 

]]> http://www.theherrenproject.org/need-help-start-here/feed/ 0 MILLION DOLLAR BALLERS TEAMS WITH THP http://www.theherrenproject.org/million-dollar-ballers-teams-up-with-the-herren-project/ http://www.theherrenproject.org/million-dollar-ballers-teams-up-with-the-herren-project/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:01:12 +0000 laura http://www.theherrenproject.org/?p=409

Purchase a Million Dollar Ballers T-Shirt and 50% of the proceeds will go directly back to support the mission and programs of The Herren Project. The Million Dollar Ballers T-Shirt features Herren from his Fresno State era with the addition of purple hair, representing his journey to sobriety and The Herren Project initiative, Project Purple. Project Purple is an anti-substance abuse initiative of The Herren Project launched to break the stigma of addiction, bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective treatment practices. Get your shirt today!

 

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Color
Size



Looking to Purchase Project Purple Bands and Bulk Ts?

Project Purple bands and bulk order Ts are available for purchase on the “Go Project Purple” Web Site. Visit http://goprojectpurple.com/tools-resources/project-purple-gear/ 

Support Project Purple and place your order today!

 

]]> http://www.theherrenproject.org/project-purple-gear/feed/ 0 THP PROGRAMS / ASSISTANCE http://www.theherrenproject.org/recent-news-sample/ http://www.theherrenproject.org/recent-news-sample/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:38:32 +0000 admin http://www.theherrenproject.org/?p=26 The Herren Project sponsors programs throughout the year including a speaker series targeted towards youth and at-risk populations, educational forums, scholarships for basketball training and assistance for individuals seeking the first or next step in their road to recovery.

For detailed information on each of the programs currently offered through The Herren Project, please visit the Programs page. All applications for scholarships or assistance are located through links below each program description. Questions? Contact The Herren Project at 401-243-8590 or  info@theherrenproject.org.

 

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DONATE NOW!

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A non-profit corporation founded in 2011, The Herren Project’s is a 501(c)3 organization.  Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Please check with your personal tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift. Thank you for your generous support.

]]> http://www.theherrenproject.org/donate-now/feed/ 0 THE HERREN PROJECT PERFORMANCE BAND http://www.theherrenproject.org/the-herren-project-performance-band/ http://www.theherrenproject.org/the-herren-project-performance-band/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:16:04 +0000 laura http://www.theherrenproject.org/?p=242 New for Fall 2011, The Herren Project has teamed with Vitality Brand to develop a performance band employing ION & Hologram technology. Proceeds generated from The Herren Project Performance Band will directly benefit the mission and programs of the The Herren Project. Wear your band to show your support of The Herren Project, sobriety or taking the first steps toward recovery. A life of sobriety requires strength, endurance and balance – 24 hours a day.


Live. Grow. Improve. VITALITY+

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