Across the United States families are releasing black balloons on Thursday to honor those who died due to overdose — a tradition that was started in Massachusetts. March 6 is known as Black ...

It just took off.” In 2019, Black Balloon Day became a nonprofit, raising money to help people in recovery by covering their first month’s rent in sober living homes, the news outlet reported.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County is recognizing March 6 as Black Balloon Day, an annual day of remembrance for those who have died of overdose. The Milwaukee sober living community Samad's House and ...

The Black Balloon Project recently became a non-profit, working to support those in recovery and their families. Deaton says they’re raising money to assist with funeral costs when families lose ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was a somber day for those who have lost a loved one to the opioid epidemic. Sunday marked the annual Black Balloon Day with the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force. Local ...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Monday is “Black Balloon Day.” It’s meant to bring attention to the opioid epidemic and overdose awareness. It is estimated that in 2022 there were 716 overdose deaths ...