Families of Grace DBA Lift the FOG Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to serving our community. Since our establishment on 12/12/2018, we have been committed to making a positive impact. Our mission is to provide support and assistance to unsheltered individuals in our community. We believe in the power of compassion and education to help those struggling with substance use disorder and mental illness. Through our outreach programs, we distribute bags filled with essential items to those in need. Additionally, we provide education on Narcan sprays to prevent overdose and promote recovery. Join us in our mission to lift the fog of uncertainty and bring hope to those who need it the most.

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• 2025 has been a busy year for FOG so far. FOG has received 3 sponsorships in total from Steps of Hope in Iowa, Family First Legal in Naples, FL, and Naples Elks Lodge in  Naples Fl. FOG is  so incredibly honored of your support to us and also your community. Each sponsor received 50 bags with 2 Narcan Nasal Sprays in it.

• May of 2025 supplied and delivered over 200 of our bags with 2 Narcan Nasal Sprays to the Elementary, Middle and High Schools of Collier County. Making sure all children and workers have access to Narcan.

• Since April, 2025 President Denise Holmes has been the Drug Awareness Chairperson for the Naples Elks Lodge.

• November 2024-April 2025 FOG was present at the Marco Island Farmers Market at Veterans Park to offer free resources and awareness to our community.

• March, 2025 FOG is on Collier County Community Drug Response Team. Appointed by  Bruce Gastineau - EMS director.

• August 2024 we got confirmation from Marco Island Fire chief that our efforts in the community have been working. Narcan we distributed to the community of Marco Island had aided in two accidental overdoses, saving the life of two individuals.

• Wed. Apr. 26, 2023 - Denise Holmes, president of Families of Grace, delivered 8 backpacks filled with items for healthy living to Neighborhood Health Clinic a medical facility designed to provide healthcare for low-income workers in Collier County  that have no insurance..  It is operated by retired doctors and nurses. The backpacks will be given to patients of the clinic.

• Fri. Apr 28, 2023 – Denise Holmes, president of Families of Grace, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new firehouse on Marco Island.  

• Mon May 1, 2023 FOG joins the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.