BRATTLEBORO-The Community Substance Use Response (CSUR), in collaboration with the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, says it would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the recent Syringe Clean-Up Day on Oct. 30. This event, held in downtown Brattleboro, brought together more than 20 dedicated staff and volunteers who worked diligently for two hours to collect more than 500 syringes from various locations.
Among the participants were staff and volunteers from the AIDS Project, Turning Point Recovery Centers of Windham and Bennington counties, the Brattleboro Fire Department, the Brattleboro Resource Assistance Team, and the Vermont Department of Health.
"Their collective efforts demonstrated a strong commitment to community health and safety," organizers said in a news release. "The success of this clean-up effort highlights the importance of community engagement in addressing public health concerns and fostering a safer environment for all."
"We are incredibly grateful for the turnout and support from our community partners and residents," said Dakota Roberts, harm reduction specialist. "This event not only helps clean our streets, but also raises awareness about the ongoing issues related to substance use and the need for compassionate responses."
CSUR and the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont look forward to future initiatives aimed at promoting public health and safety in our community. For more information about upcoming events and programs, visit aidsprojectsouthernvermont.org or windhampartnership.com/csur.
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