This Giving Tuesday, Help Build a More Shatterproof World

Giving Tuesday began as a simple idea: a global day dedicated to generosity after the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today, it’s one of the largest movements for good — a day when millions of people come together to support causes that matter.

At Shatterproof, Giving Tuesday is more than a fundraising moment. It’s a powerful reminder of why our work exists — and why your support strengthens families, communities, and systems across the country.

Every day, more than 48 million Americans live with a substance use disorder. For young adults ages 18–45, drug overdose is the leading cause of death. But we also know this: addiction is a treatable medical condition, and with the right care, support, and policies, we can save lives.

And this year, you can make twice the impact. Thanks to a generous match, every donation made today will be DOUBLED — but only until midnight.

Our Mission: Transform Systems. Support Humans. End Stigma.

Shatterproof’s mission is grounded in compassion, science, and the unwavering belief that no one should lose their life to addiction — and no one should be defined by it. Our values steer everything we do: being inclusive, evidence-informed, collaborative, caring, and accountable.

Our vision is bold: a Shatterproof world, where addiction never defines or ends a life. 

We’re getting there by driving change across three essential priorities:

1. Stopping Addiction Before It Starts

Prevention begins long before a young person tries a drug. We empower families and educators with the tools to protect kids, because we know that those who use substances before age 15 are six times more likely to develop an addiction.

Our prevention efforts include:

• Building awareness through national media and community programs

• Giving parents practical tools like the Caregivers Guide to Shatterproof Families

• Advocating for state laws that protect young people from high-potency and unregulated THC products

• Closing federal loopholes and strengthening safety protections on psychoactive hemp products

• Increasing transparency on opioid settlement spending so communities make informed choices

Prevention saves lives. Prevention changes futures.

 

👉 Donate $100 → Becomes $200

 

👉 Donate $250 → Becomes $500

 

2. Closing the Treatment Gap

Only 1 in 5 people who need treatment for a substance use disorder actually receive it. That gap is unacceptable — and preventable.

Shatterproof is breaking barriers by:

• Reducing stigma through the Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index — the largest dataset of its kind

• Partnering with communities, influencers, and employers to normalize treatment and recovery

• Expanding workplace wellness programs, including Just Five, to reach millions of workers

• Advocating for treatment-first policies and Medicaid waivers that bring evidence-based care into jails and correctional systems

Every person deserves quality treatment and support — without shame, fear, or barriers.

 

👉 Donate $100 → Becomes $200

 

👉 Donate $250 → Becomes $500

 

3. Better Outcomes Through Better Care

For decades, addiction treatment has been inconsistent, unregulated, and too often driven by stigma — not science.

Shatterproof is changing that.

Through Shatterproof's Treatment Atlas, we’ve built a platform that lets families compare addiction treatment programs based on quality and clinical best practices. More than 1.1 million sessions have already been completed, and the tool is now accessible to nearly half the U.S. population.

We’re also:

• Advocating for evidence-based treatments, including FDA-approved medications

• Training healthcare professionals to reduce stigma and improve care

• Expanding the collaborative care model into primary care settings 

• Enforcing mental health parity laws to remove barriers to effective treatment

Because when care gets better, outcomes get better.

 

👉 Donate $500 → Becomes $1,000

 

Why Your Gift Matters Today

Giving Tuesday isn’t just about generosity — it’s about momentum. It’s about communities coming together and saying: We refuse to accept a world where people die from a preventable condition.

Your gift today directly powers:

• Programs that keep kids safe

• Tools that help families navigate treatment

• Advocacy that shifts policy and public perception

• Technology that raises the standard of care nationwide

And with today’s match, your impact is doubled.

 

👉 Donate Now — 2X Match Through Midnight