what we do:
CONNECT.
We are simply people helping people. We listen to those who have been affected by the disease of addiction and assess their needs. We then offer our assistance through connecting them to recovery facilities, support groups, agencies, or other recovery or family support related entity.
CSO - Joey Gingerella Scholarship
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
June 5, 2026
What a wonderful event!
Thank you to the players, sponsors and volunteers.
Our Sponsors’ support made our tournament a big success!
~ Thank You ~
$2500 Silver Sponsor
$2500 Silver Sponsor
$2500 Silver Sponsor
$1000 Lunch Sponsor
$1000 Dinner Sponsor
$1000 Sponsor
$200 Tee Sign Sponsors:
Kara Walters - $500
Allan Griffin - $250
Veronica Sullivan - $100
Kathy Simoes - $50
Online Donations from:
Upcoming Events & Groups
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Recovery Event
“I didn’t know recovery could be fun!” ~ said a person who attends our recovery events. That’s why we hold sober events for those in recovery.
Sober Softball Tournament
Will be held on Saturday Sept 26, 2026 at Washington Park, Groton starting at 9 am.
Rain date is Saturday October 10th.
8 teams play the tournament. The candlelight vigil is held about 8 pm.
Sober Softball Tournament is an annual sober event honoring those we’ve lost to addiction while also showing that recovery is possible. There were 8 teams playing, each team honoring people we have lost to overdose. After the tournament, we held a candlelight vigil.
The 9 people honored were: Tyler Pierce, Mike Sole, Lauren Trostler, Kenny Grenier, Jose “Nuny” Alvarado, April Hurd, James Labbe and Joe & Ashlea Piela.
CSO Programs
Narcan Saves Lives
We bring Narcan to your business and resupply as needed!
More Information Here.
Awareness & Educational Events
We host the annual International Overdose Awareness day on Aug 31st at Ocean Beach, participate in Partner organizations events, conduct school information forums, and work with students in peer to peer drug/alcohol awareness.
Sober Housing Assistance
We can assist in sober living expenses of rent and basic needs if no other income available for you. Requests need to come from your house manager.
CSO THANKS YOU!
We could not give to the community without our business partners who give so generously to CSO.
Thank you to Holmgren Subaru for choosing CSO as a “Share the Love” recipient. You are our largest donor! Your generous support helps us do so much more throughout the year.
Thank you to Fast Signs for making our banners and posters for so many events.
Thank you to Tom Poland Electric TPI and RB Kent & Son for fixing our AC.
Thank you to Adam Puccino of “I Gotta Guy” for doing work at the CSO Hub and putting in the kitchen tile. It’s beautiful!
Thank you to Shawn Powers for the landscaping work, lawn care. You’ve made the area so inviting to enjoy the outdoors.
If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call or text:
Tammy de la Cruz (860) 271-1835
Linda Labbe (860) 823-8771
We are here for you. We are people like you. Let us be a resource.
Contact us if you have questions or if you are interested in booking a speaking event or an educational/community forum.
tdelacruz@communityspeaksout.org
Community Speaks Out
124 North St.
Groton, CT 06340