Elevate

08/30/2026

Grief is something we all experience, yet many people feel they must carry it in silence. On National Grief Awareness Day, we recognize the many forms grief can take and encourage compassionate conversations about loss and healing.

If someone you know is grieving:
• Listen more than you speak
• Offer your presence instead of trying to fix the pain
• Check in weeks and months later
• Let them know they don't have to face grief alone

Healing doesn't follow a timeline, and neither should our support.

At Elevate, we believe that hope begins with compassion and connection.
Learn more about our services at www.elevateyou.org.

08/26/2026

🍂 THERE’S A REASON WE MOVED THE ADRENALINE RACE TO SEPTEMBER. AND NOW IT’S ALMOST TIME. 🏃‍♀️🔥

Remember when the Adrenaline Race was held in July?

We made the move to September 20 for one big reason: a better race experience for YOU.

And now that race day is just around the corner, we’re getting pretty excited about what September has to offer:

🍂 Cooler fall temperatures
🏃‍♀️ More comfortable running conditions
💪 The perfect time to put all that summer training to work
🎯 A fresh challenge to finish the season strong
❤️ And a chance to run for something bigger than yourself

Whether you’ve been training all summer or you’re just looking for a challenge to get you moving, there’s still a distance with your name on it.

🏅 5K — Start here. Finish strong.
🏅 10K — Ready to push yourself?
🏅 Half Marathon — Make it a BIG goal.
🏅 Full Marathon — Go all in.
🎒 Rucking — Add some weight to the challenge.

📅 SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
📍 West Bend, WI

The countdown is on. Pick your distance. Register now. Then get ready to cross that finish line. 🏁

👉 Register at www.adrenalineraces.org

08/26/2026

We couldn’t be prouder to see one of our own recognized in such a meaningful way. 💚

Congratulations to Vince, a valued member of Elevate’s Crisis Response Team, on being named a 2026 HOPE Hero and keynote speaker!

Vince embodies what it means to meet people where they are—with compassion, empathy, and hope. Through his work as a co-responder, he helps individuals navigate some of life’s most difficult moments and connects them with the support and resources they need.

We’re grateful for the heart and dedication Vince brings to our team and to the people we serve. His message is a powerful reminder that hope can begin with a single conversation.

Congratulations, Vince! We’re so proud to call you part of the Elevate team. 💚

💚 Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speaker and HOPE Hero: Vince!

Join us on September 19 as we recognize Vince, co-responder with the Crisis Response Team, with Elevate , as our 2026 HOPE Hero.

Vince will share a powerful message about compassion, hope, and the importance of meeting people where they are during life’s most difficult moments.

Come walk with us, hear Vince’s story, and be part of a community that reminds everyone: There is HOPE. 💚

08/26/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a time to honor those whose lives have been lost to overdose, walk alongside those who are grieving, recognize people in recovery, and encourage conversations that replace judgment and stigma with understanding and support. Read our latest blog ----> https://tinyurl.com/2unkts7u

08/25/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO BECOME AN ADRENALINE RACE SPONSOR! 🚨

There’s still time to get your business in front of hundreds of runners, walkers, families, and community members at the 2026 Adrenaline Race on September 20! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

08/24/2026

💜 Honoring Lives Lost. Promoting Action. Inspiring Hope.

Elevate is honored to take part in this year's International Overdose Awareness Day events, hosted by the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those we've lost to overdose, support the families and communities impacted, reduce stigma surrounding substance use, and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery.

📍 Stop by the Elevate table on August 30!
🗓️ August 30
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Jackson Park Shelter #1 W204N16901 Jackson Dr., Jackson, WI

🗓️ August 31
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Ozaukee Nonprofit Center 2360 Dakota Dr., Grafton, WI

Visit our table on August 30 to meet our team, learn about Elevate's prevention, intervention, recovery support, and community outreach services, and discover resources available throughout our communities.

Together, we can honor those we've lost, support those who are struggling, and remind everyone that recovery is possible.

💜 We hope to see you there.

08/21/2026

🏁 30 DAYS LEFT! 🏁

The countdown is officially on! In just 30 days, we’ll be at the starting line of the 16th Annual Adrenaline Race in West Bend. 💚

Whether you’re ready to run, walk, ruck, or volunteer, there’s a way for you to be part of race day!

👟 5K Walk/Run
🏃 10K
🎒 Rucking Options
🏅 Half & Full Marathon
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

You don’t have to do it alone. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or community and be part of something bigger.

💚 Run for a cause.
🤝 Run for your community.
🏃 Run for Elevate.

📅 September 20, 2026
📍 West Bend, WI

30 days. One community. So many ways to make an impact.

👉 Sign up or volunteer today:
https://www.adrenalineraces.org

08/20/2026

💚 You Don't Have to Carry This Alone. 💚

This group can be joined anytime throughout the 12-week session. If you missed the first meeting, that's okay—we'd still love to have you join us.

Watching someone you love struggle with substance use can be heartbreaking. You may feel worried, exhausted, frustrated, or unsure of what to do next. Whatever you're feeling, please know this: you are not alone, and support is available for you, too.

Elevate's FREE Family Support CRAFT Group is a welcoming, evidence-based program designed specifically for family members and loved ones. You'll learn practical tools to:

💚 Improve communication
💚 Encourage positive change
💚 Set healthy boundaries
💚 Care for your own well-being
💚 Connect with others who understand

The group meets virtually from 6:00–7:30 PM, making it easy to participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

📅 12-Week Session: Open–Need to Sign Up
🕕 Time: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Location: Virtual
💲 Cost: FREE

Registration is required. Once registered, you'll be able to pick up your class materials at Elevate's West Bend office.

Have questions or interested in joining after the first session? Reach out—we'll help get you set up with everything you need to participate.

No matter where your loved one is on their recovery journey, there is hope. And you don't have to face this journey alone. 💙

🔗 Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5WpwSP9LVm

08/19/2026

A new school year brings fresh opportunities — and new challenges.

Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or caregiver, it's important to remember that emotional well-being is just as important as academic success. Helping young people build resilience starts with creating safe spaces where they feel heard, supported, and encouraged to ask for help.

As we head into a new school year, let's remind every child that it's okay to have big feelings and that asking for support is a sign of strength.

Together, we can help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Learn more about Elevate's prevention, intervention, and family support services at www.elevateyou.org.

08/19/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR ADRENALINE RACE SPONSORS! 🚨

There’s still time to get your business in the race! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The 16th Annual Adrenaline Race is happening September 20, and this is the last week to become a 2026 sponsor!

Your sponsorship does more than put your business name on a race—it helps support Elevate’s mission to empower individuals, families, and communities through intervention, prevention, support, and hope. 💙

📅 Sponsor Deadline: August 26
📧 Email [email protected] to become a sponsor and receive the 2026 Sponsorship Packet.

Let’s cross the finish line together! 🏁