The Ammon Foundation Hosts Winter Reception

The Ammon Foundation, the philanthropic endeavor of Ammon Labs, hosted its Winter Reception on February 10, 2018, at Kean University’s STEM building. The event, which raised money for academic scholarships for individuals in addiction recovery, honored New Jersey State Senator Sandra B. Cunningham (D-31) with the 2018 Social Justice Champion Award and acknowledged scholarship recipient Victor Flores, an individual in recovery and student at Rutgers University. The event drew over 125 attendees and raised over $40,000.

Senator Cunningham, this year’s Social Justice Champion Award recipient, serves as the N.J. State Senate Deputy Majority Leader and Chairwoman of the Senate Higher Education Committee. Throughout her tenure, she has been a vocal advocate of children and working families. She believes that quality education is the passport to achieving social equity and that working families have a right to affordable health care, a fair and safe workplace, and property tax relief. In addition, Senator Cunningham champions providing recently released offenders with a “Second Chance” to become contributing members in our society.

Flores received an Ammon Academic Award in Fall 2017. After a successful semester at Rutgers University, he was awarded a renewal scholarship for the current Spring 2018 semester. Flores has expressed tremendous gratitude for the Ammon Foundation stating: “By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden. That means I can spend more time focused on my studies, participating in extracurricular activities and invest in the maintenance of my recovery. Words cannot describe my gratitude." He is a prime example of how individuals in recovery – when given opportunity and then properly supported – can thrive.

“To the thousands of individuals and families in our state suffering from addiction, the future has often appeared bleak and, until now, hopeless. The Ammon Foundation was created with the goal of helping those suffering from addiction chart a new path away from the seemingly endless cycle of addiction – towards one built upon resiliency, hope and purpose,” said Mariel S. Hufnagel, Executive Director of The Ammon Foundation. “The generous financial support provided by those who attended our Winter Reception enables our organization to continue to remove barriers for those in addiction recovery.”

The Ammon Foundation offers support services such as empowerment workshops (life-skills workshops facilitated by individuals in recovery themselves) and educational scholarships to provide those in recovery with the tools necessary to live a self-directed life and reach their full potential. Industry data demonstrates that those in recovery who pursue higher education have a significantly greater probability of maintaining and sustaining their recovery.

Since its inception in October 2016, The Ammon Foundation has awarded over $35,000 in academic scholarships to individuals in addiction recovery. The Ammon Foundation has committed to distributing $100,000 in 2018. All proceeds raised at the Winter Reception go directly towards academic scholarships.

About the Ammon Foundation

The Ammon Foundation launched in October 2016 as a philanthropic endeavor of Ammon Labs. Its mission is to provide strategic support to remove barriers for those in addiction recovery seeking to continue their education. Its headquarters in Linden, N.J. provides a place of hope for those that have suffered from addiction helping them to access, maintain and sustain long-term recovery. For more information about The Ammon Foundation visit www.ammonfoundation.org and for the latest news and updates follow The Ammon Foundation on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ammonfoundation), Twitter (@AmmonFoundation), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ammon-foundation/) and Instagram (@ammon_foundation).

About Ammon Labs

Family owned and operated, Ammon Labs has been the preferred drug testing laboratory of addiction treatment professionals and healthcare partners for over 20 years. Backed by the nation’s leading scientists, Ammon Labs is an innovator in toxicology, clinical blood and genetics testing. Specializing in personalized, targeted solutions for healthcare partners, Ammon Labs provides quality services and competitive pricing. Through a commitment to compliance and responsible testing, Ammon Labs is a dedicated partner in the fight against opioid abuse, providing the tools necessary to empower addiction treatment professionals and make a positive impact in the lives of those suffering from addiction. To learn more about Ammon Labs and the science behind addiction treatment, visit www.ammonlabs.com. For the latest news and updates, follow Ammon Labs on Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/Ammonsince1998/), Twitter (@AmmonLabs), Instagram (@ammonlabs), and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/10867833/).