EF5 is dedicated to combating the fentanyl and addiction crisis through education, advocacy, and support. Our vision is a community free from the dangers of substance abuse, fostering hope and healing.
Our Mission & Vision
EF5 is a family run non-profit charity in Oregon focused on providing support and resources for families grieving the loss of loved ones due to fentanyl poisoning. See our Mission Statement here.
We strive to raise awareness, promote prevention, distribute harm reduction supplies while offering emotional and financial support to families effected by a fentanyl loss.
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EF5 was founded in memory of Erika, to honor her life and prevent future loss. You can view her dedication video here to learn more about the heart behind our mission.
Meet the Team Bringing Hope and Healing
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EF5 stands for Erika's Father, Family & Friends Fighting Fentanyl.
Programs
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Awareness & Harm Reduction
Through naloxone (Narcan) distribution, community outreach and education, we aim to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and promote preventative measures to save lives.
Memorials & Art Events
In collaboration with 'tHE ART of Grief' these projects honor lives lost to addiction. We create spaces for families to remember through artistic modalities with emotional support to guide individuals through a healing experience.
EF5 offers a variety of healing-centered programs for individuals and families affected by fentanyl loss, overdose, addiction, and grief. Our offerings include:
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F.L.O.A.T. Grief Support Groups,
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Portals Grief Retreats,
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Lunch With Our Loved Ones,
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Dinner With Our Dear Ones,
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Creative healing opportunities through our partnership with tHE ART of Grief Project,
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We also provide Comfort Kits, harm reduction resources, Narcan education,
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Erika's Magic Money Fund, which offers assistance to families impacted by the fentanyl epidemic.​
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For more information about our programs or to register for an upcoming event, please contact us today.
“Father turns pain into purpose through EF5,” highlighting how one family transformed profound loss into a grassroots movement focused on awareness, healing, and fentanyl prevention in our community.
— The Chronicle, February 12, 2026
“Moving Through Grief,” highlighting a community gathering at WOW Hall where ecstatic dance and creative expression are used as pathways to healing. The event, presented in partnership with Turning Tides Music, The Art of Grief, and GRASP, supports EF5’s mission to end the fentanyl epidemic while creating safe, embodied spaces for families grieving overdose loss.
— Eugene Weekly, February 12, 2026
Support EF5's Mission
EF5 is dedicated to supporting families and communities affected by fentanyl poisoning and addiction through education, advocacy, and compassionate outreach. Your donation strengthens programs that provide guidance, raise awareness, and build prevention initiatives across Oregon and beyond.
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Every contribution helps us bring hope, healing, and understanding to those who have lost loved ones, while protecting others from the same pain. Together, we can build a stronger network of recovery, remembrance, and prevention—turning loss into purpose and awareness into action.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting difference.
Join the EF5 community and help us spread hope and awareness. Follow us on social media to stay connected as we share stories, resources, and updates about our mission to support families affected by fentanyl and addiction. Together, we can make a difference.
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