Michael Leonardi Foundation

$2,440 raised from 33 donations

How We Impact the Community

We are a Napa County–based nonprofit working to prevent fentanyl-related tragedies through education, awareness, and community outreach. Founded in memory of our son Michael, who lost his life to fentanyl poisoning in 2020, we aim to protect others by equipping youth, families, and schools with life-saving information about the dangers of counterfeit pills and the prevalence of fentanyl in other street drugs.

Through school presentations, community events, and free naloxone safety kits, we spark critical conversations and work to reduce stigma around substance use. Our outreach is driven by lived experience and a deep commitment to keeping other families from suffering similar loss.

We’ve distributed thousands of educational materials, trained hundreds on naloxone use, and provided resources that have helped families and community members start difficult but necessary conversations. Our work offers hope, builds awareness, and honors lives lost. As our mission states, we are committed to creating a safer, more informed, and connected community.

Testimonial

We are incredibly grateful for the work of the Michael Leonardi Foundation and the difference they are making in the fight against fentanyl. Their visit has left a lasting impression on our school community. We wholeheartedly recommend their program to any organization seeking to address this urgent and important issue.

Meredith Wilson, Blue Oak School

What a $10 donation buys

Contributes to life-saving bi-lingual awareness materials distributed in local schools, community; covers cost of 10 fentanyl test strips.

What a $50 donation buys

Contributes to our safety kits which include naloxone, fentanyl test strips and bi-lingual educational materials; covers print costs.

Other Ways to Help

Volunteer at events and our awareness booth
Help assemble naloxone safety kits for community distribution
Share our content on social media to spread awareness
Host an event or awareness talk in your network where we give our fentanyl awareness presentation
Offer professional services (graphic design, translation, video editing)
Connection with schools, youth programs, or community organizations
Have conversations about illicit fentanyl and spread awareness
Your time, skills and voice help amplify our mission and save lives