H.O.P.E Event – Black Balloon Day Artwork

CFLR is proud to announce the hosting of a special Black Balloon Day Reception on March 6th at the Rome Life Center located at 201 West Dominick Street to commemorate those lost to addiction and raise awareness about the ongoing opioid epidemic. This heartfelt event will be free and open to the public, featuring a unique display of artwork created by local community members and a moving installation of black balloons, each representing a life lost to substance use.

In preparation for the event, CFLR is hosting a H.O.P.E artwork event TODAY from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at the Rome Life Center. The art pieces created during these events will be showcased at the Black Balloon Day reception, allowing attendees to reflect on the impact of addiction and honor the lives of those lost.

Guests at the March 6th reception will have the opportunity to purchase black balloons, with all proceeds benefiting the Erin’s Light Fund – a charitable initiative dedicated to providing resources and support to individuals and families impacted by substance use and/or addiction. The black balloons, symbolic of the grief and loss experienced by so many, will also serve as a visual tribute to loved ones lost, allowing attendees to honor those who are no longer with us. For those that cannot make the in-person reception, there will be an opportunity to purchase virtual balloons all day and can be purchased by visiting our online donation page: CLICK HERE to purchase a virtual balloon!

For more information about the Black Balloon Day reception, H.O.P.E events and/or the Erin’s Light Fund, please contact Katie Rodriguez, CFLR Recovery Coordinator by calling: 315-733-1709 or e-mailing: krodriguez@cflrinc.org.