After nearly 4.5 years, the Color for Hope fundraiser has come to a close and has been passed on to new leadership. This grassroots initiative began with the goal of supporting substance use disorder (SUD) education, prevention, and treatment in our community—and it has made a meaningful impact thanks to widespread local support.

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The fundraiser featured 18”x24” colorable posters designed by local artist Susan Alexander, who created four unique illustrations capturing iconic landmarks and scenery from Traverse City and Leelanau County. Susan, who tragically lost her daughter to addiction, generously donated her artwork to help advance community efforts in the fight against substance use.

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Each $8 poster sale contributed directly to local initiatives, and together we’ve raised over $30,000. These funds have provided life-saving Naloxone Safety Kits at over 20 community locations and supported recovery programs like Phoenix House, where women and their children can heal together. The Grand Traverse Pie Company’s $3,000 match was a powerful example of community partnership —and now, as we close, we’ve made a final $10,000 donation to the Guardians of Hope Scholarship Program at Addiction Treatment Services to help make recovery accessible to everyone, regardless of insurance status.

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Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser and helped color our community with hope!