Our Sponsors and Partners

This Billboard is located in Mankato, Mn on Madison Avenue & Fourth Street

When the City of Mankato opened up the Opioid Remediation Community Grant Application to local foundations and non-profits, the Travis James Gustavson Foundation, knew that we would apply, and we knew exactly what we wanted to ask for. We wanted two billboards in Mankato, for one year. When we were notified that we would get the money to put up the billboards, the first feeling was gratitude to Mankato for their support. And that support is ongoing. We were able to apply for another grant, and we were able to keep the pictured billboard up for another year. When we have our Awareness Booth at events, kids will stop to talk to us about what they are learning at school about fentanyl and substance misuse, and many mention the billboard, and the pencil tip that shows the tiny bit of fentanyl that can kill someone. We are seeing some of what we were hoping to see. Awareness and Education is the first step to prevention. Ignorance and stigma stop people from seeking help and keeps the deaths happening.

Thank you to everyone in Mankato that has supported us and show up to validate that support! When you come to the August 23rd event at Erlandson Park in Mankato, they’ll be there, be sure to thank them.

The Travis James Gustavson Foundation is proud to work together with all our partners in Mankato and surrounding communities.