Rock the Ride brings our community together to remember local gun violence tragedies and to support public safety and gun violence prevention education here and across our state. This year, the longer 45-mile ride will return and will also have a 15-mile ride, a new 5.5-mile family ride, and 3-mile walkers, too!

Burritos & Bubbles in the Park + Voices of Change Speakers + Prevention Organization Fair will take place from 10am - noon. The Michael Leonardi Foundation will participate with other nonprofit organizations as part of the prevention organization fair. If you are attending the event, please stop by and learn more.

For more information on the event and to register, please click here.

Join us at First Thursdays at Napa Oxbow Commons!

We’ll be raising awareness, sharing free safety kits, and connecting with the community. Stop by, say hello, and learn how you can help keep yourself and others safe. It’s a Chefs Market-like evening with live music, a farmers market, kids fun, food and beverages.

Educational presentation on fentanyl awareness to Mare Island Technology Academy Middle School students.

Educational presentation on fentanyl awareness to Mare Island Technology Academy Middle School students.

Educational presentation on fentanyl awareness to Silverado Middle School students.

Join us for a special Napa Valley Film Festival benefit screening of Can't Look Away on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 PM at the Cameo Theater in St. Helena (doors open at 7 PM).

This compelling new documentary explores the powerful social media impact on the mental health of young people and the harms caused.

A thought-provoking Q&A panel with:
Olivia Carville – Bloomberg News
Glenn Draper – Social Media Victims Law Center
Amy Neville – Alexander Neville Foundation
Mona Leonardi – Michael Leonardi Foundation
Moderated by Michele Mitchell – Filmmaker & Journalist

A portion of ticket sales will benefit Mentis, supporting mental health for our community.

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We’re excited to participate in the San Marin High School Resource Fair, where we’ll be raising awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and sharing life-saving resources with students. Stop by our table to learn more and find out how you can help keep yourself and others safe.

Join us at First Thursdays at Napa Oxbow Commons!

We’ll be raising awareness, sharing free safety kits, and connecting with the community. Stop by, say hello, and learn how you can help keep yourself and others safe. It’s a Chefs Market-like evening with live music, a farmers market, kids fun, food and beverages.

We’re excited to participate in the St. Helena High School Wellness Fair, where we’ll be raising awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and sharing life-saving resources with students. Stop by our table to learn more and find out how you can help keep yourself and others safe.

Educational presentation on fentanyl Awareness to students at Browns Valley Middle School.

We’re excited to participate in the Calistoga Junior/Senior High School Wellness Fair, where we’ll be raising awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and sharing life-saving resources with students. Stop by our table to learn more and find out how you can help keep yourself and others safe.

Educational presentation on fentanyl Awareness to students at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School.

Educational presentation on fentanyl Awareness to students at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School.

Join us at Napa Valley College as we participate with other local organizations in their event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Michael Leonardi Foundation will be there to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit pills and fentanyl poisoning. Come by to learn more and engage in important conversations to protect our community. Narcan and fentanyl test strips will be available.

Fuller Park, downtown Napa, 1:00-3:30pm
In honor of National Public Health Week, Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Services (OES) will be hosting its annual free Community Health Fair at Fuller Park on Sunday, April 6th from 1-3:30 p.m. Come learn more about community resources and services. We will be there raising fentanyl awareness and distributing Narcan and fentanyl test strips. All are welcome, this is a free event – see you there!

Educational presentation on fentanyl awareness to Justin-Siena High School students.

Yountville Community Center
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sam Quinones, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Least of Us and Dreamland. Sam will share his powerful perspectives on the opioid crisis and the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. A discussion and Q&A session will follow. Hosted by the Michael Leonardi Foundation.

Educational presentation on fentanyl Awareness to San Francisco Waldorf School parents.

Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley
100 West Verano Ave., Sonoma

Join us for the RISK Sonoma Fentanyl Awareness Town Hall—a powerful event bringing together community leaders, law enforcement, and impacted families to address the fentanyl crisis. Hear personal stories, expert insights, and strategies for prevention as we unite to protect our community and save lives. Don't miss this important conversation—your voice matters! The Michael Leonard Foundation will participate as part of the panel discussion.

Learn more about R.I.S.K. Sonoma here.

Educational presentation on fentanyl Awareness to San Francisco Waldorf School students.

Educational presentation on fentanyl Awareness to Napa community members.

Raising awareness and presenting in collaboration with the Napa Opioid Safety Coalition to students on the dangers of illicit fentanyl and fake prescription pills.

Delivering our fentanyl awareness talk to members of the Napa Rotary Club.

Delivering our fentanyl awareness talk to members of the St. Helena Kiwanis Club.

Cameo Theater
1340 Main St, St Helena, CA
6:00 pm, doors open at 5:00 pm

Join us for an inspiring Red Carpet Video Contest Screening at the Cameo Theater in St. Helena as we spotlight teens and young adults raising awareness about the fentanyl crisis, hosted by the Napa Opioid Safety Coalition.  This special event will showcase all entries from the recent video contest, highlighting their creativity in educating peers and the community about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.

You’ll hear from the video creators and why they got involved, and view their video. The evening will culminate in the announcement of contest winners.  Let’s come together as a community to honor these young voices and amplify the message of prevention, education and hope.  This event is free and open to the public.  Snacks & beverages for purchase. Bring your family and friends!

Fentanyl awareness presentation to San Francisco High School of the Arts students.

We’ll be participating in Red Ribbon Week activities with students to raise awareness around illicit fentanyl and the dangers.

Fentanyl awareness presentations to Mayacamas Charter Middle School students and parents.

Veteran’s Memorial Park, Downtown Napa

The Napa Opioid Safety Coalition invites you to United Against Fentanyl: An Opioid Awareness Rally & Memorial.

Come together as a community to hear about the Napa countywide fentanyl awareness campaign, honor those who lost their life to the crisis, and learn how to get involved and save a life. Hear from community leaders, advocates, and those personally affected by illicit fentanyl, followed by a short unity walk. A vigil with a moment of silence and a memorial to remember those we've lost to opioid poisoning and overdose will take place after the walk. Bring a photo of a loved one, candles will be distributed. Resources will be available to learn how to stay safe and how to take action.

Live Spanish interpretation and rally signs will be available.

To learn more contact: mona@michaelleonardifoundation.org or napaopioidsafetycoalition@gmail.com