Baltimore Ravens and Leidos team up to support opioid addiction recovery

Leidos, a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, has teamed up with the Baltimore Ravens for the second consecutive year to raise awareness about the ongoing opioid epidemic. Leidos is is one of the largest employers in the state of Maryland, which is home to nearly 7,000 Leidos employees.

Through their “Tackling Opioid Addiction” campaign, Leidos and the Ravens have selected Oxford House as this year’s recipient. Both organizations will donate to Oxford House, providing much-needed funds and materials to aid new residents in their recovery journey.

“As COVID-19 accelerates substance misuse, we’re committed to providing immediate assistance in our communities during these challenging times,” said Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roger Krone. “We’re pleased to expand this aid to Oxford House and their mission to support those on the road to recovery.”

Leidos and the Ravens, with support from the Chris Atwood Foundation and Safeway, will help support Oxford House recovery homes in Baltimore City and nearby Maryland counties. These include including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Cecil County, Howard County, Queen Anne’s County, St. Mary’s County and Washington County as well as Sussex County in Delaware.  

“Oxford House provides substantial resources for people who are recovering from addiction,” said Ravens President Dick Cass. “We’re proud to partner with Leidos to support such an important program that positively impacts residents and communities in need.”

Oxford House was established in 1975 to provide recovery residences for individuals with substance use disorders. Today, Oxford House has grown to a nationwide network of more than 3,000 Oxford Houses providing safe, recovery-supportive housing for their 24,000-plus residents.

“We are very grateful for the help Leidos and the Ravens are providing. One year into the pandemic, the need for well-run recovery residences is greater than it’s ever been,” said Oxford House, Inc. founder and CEO Paul Molloy.

Nationally, the topic of addiction is uncomfortable, stigmatized, and often just simply overlooked and disregarded. Last year, Leidos reported that drug overdose claims roughly 190 American lives every day, making it more deadly than gun violence and automobile accidents. Drug overdose is also the leading cause of death for Americans under 50.

(Source: Baltimore Ravens and Leidos)

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