Wondering why there are purple bows in the neighborhood? We’ve got the details.
Purple Bow Campaign for Overdose Awareness Kicks Off Aug. 22 in East Boston
The 3rd annual Adopt-A-Pole for Overdose Awareness campaign has officially kicked off on August 22 at North Suffolk Community Services’ recovery support center, Recovery on the Harbor, located at 979 Bennington St., East Boston.
From Aug. 22 through Aug. 31, 1,000 purple bows will be tied to poles and lamp posts across several communities, each bow tagged with the name of a loved one lost to overdose. The event aims to raise awareness, end the stigma of overdose, and honor those who have passed. Nonprofit sponsors include Scars in Heaven, The Bridge Recovery Center, and more.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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