Rae of Change officially launches

Raises awareness for drug abuse and mental health

Teresa Simpson, The Whitman County Gazette | Nov 21, 20240

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The Lautenschlager family presents Spokane Union Gospel Mission $2,000 from the officially launched nonprofit Rae of Change on Friday, Nov. 15.

COLFAX - The official launch event for nonprofit organization Rae of Change Lucy's Legacy brought the community together to talk about addiction, mental health and overdoses.

The organization had several speakers and awarded a $1,000 scholarship and donated $2,000 to the Union Gospel Mission.

Rae of Change Executive Assistant Sharon Herridge introduced speakers and opened as Emcee.

Change is to help people find their purpose, build upon their strengths and ultimately foster hope for a bright future," Herridge said, introducing Lucy's mother Jodi Lautenschlager to speak.

Lautenschlager shared L...