Our Mission
The Emily’s Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum is carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices. By fostering open communication between children, parents, and educators, we aim to create a supportive environment that promotes well-being and resilience.
A fervent desire burns within me to equip every child with the knowledge necessary to avoid addiction through our Emily’s Hope Prevention Curriculum.
Angela Kennecke, CEO & Founder, Emily’s Hope
Emily’s Hope is dedicated to removing the stigma of substance use disorder through awareness, education, and prevention; and removing financial barriers for treatment and recovery.
Turning Heartbreak into Action
Emily’s Story
May 16, 2018
In just three days, Emily was scheduled to be checked into a treatment center. She never made it.
Her family was in the process of organizing an intervention to get her into treatment after realizing something “wasn’t right.”
Emily’s death was a shock to her family who did not realize she was injecting heroin.
The dose Emily used that day, unbeknownst to her, was laced with enough fentanyl to kill six people.
Meet Our Team
OUR FOUNDER
Angela Kennecke
President & CEO
Valerie Peters
Lindsey Gray
Jill Hall
Our Curriculum Committees
Our committee comprises engaged teachers, school administrators, college professors, and even the only South Dakota physician to be triple board certified in adult psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine.
