Project Doorstep

Using grassroots organizing tactics like door-to-door deep canvassing, Project Doorstep delivers Naloxone and life-saving education directly to our friends, neighbors, and community members. Deep canvassing is a proven community organizing method that fosters extended, nonjudgmental, and personal conversations—helping to shift perspectives on some of the most pressing issues we face.



At Project Doorstep, our team brings lived experience and deep passion to this work, ensuring that every interaction empowers people with the tools and knowledge they need to save lives. Our volunteers’ personal stories demonstrate firsthand how these conversations reduce stigma, ease family concerns, and shift public perception of substance use.


We knew that by building on the strategies of those who came before us, we could make a real impact.  And that’s exactly what we’ve done.

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Project Doorstep OUTCOMES

In just the first two years, Project Doorstep knocked on 10,000 doors and distributed over 5,489 boxes of Naloxone. In total, we have trained 3,692 people on Naloxone administration and the Good Samaritan Law—ensuring more communities are equipped to prevent overdose deaths.

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10,000

Doors knocked

5,489

Boxes of Naloxone distributed

3,692

People trained on Naloxone administration

Changing Hearts and Minds!

During our conversations in the summer of 2024, we introduced a new approach at each door. Before sharing our stories or providing Naloxone training, we first asked individuals to rate their stance on Naloxone on a scale from 1 to 5—1 being strongly in favor and 5 being strongly opposed. After engaging with them, sharing our experiences, and offering training, we asked them again to reassess their stance. We call this process the “flip.” On average, during this pilot project, we successfully shifted opinions by one point on the five-point scale. We believe this early data highlights the power of conversation and storytelling in shaping public opinion. With more time and outreach, we are confident that we can further amplify this impact.

Stories From The Field

This is just a cross section of the stories we have gathered from the interactions at the doorsteps of the homes we visited. From day one of Project Doorstep to the day we knocked on the 10,000th door, we saw a difference in public attitude and awareness. We received fewer “no, we’re not interested” responses as time progressed. We had to explain a little less about the importance of Naloxone as awareness grew. Some people heard what we were doing and were actually excited to see us.There was no doubt we changed hearts and minds through Project Doorstep. See for yourself through our stories:





A healthcare worker who was in recovery


One of the first houses we went to during our first year of Project Doorstep was the home of a healthcare worker.

He said he was already trained at work. He was excited to see us training people throughout the county because he was a person in recovery. He told us that twenty years ago when he was using there was no access to Naloxone. Even though he was trained at work he did not have any with him when he was off duty. He believes as we do that Naloxone belongs in every home and car.

Story about brother of an active user

It was turning to dusk one summer night, and we came to a father and very young daughter outside their home. As we asked do you know the signs of an overdose, the man started talking in whispered tones because his daughter was nearby. His expression also turned to that familiar look of worry. He told us his brother was an active user. He was pleased to receive the bag of information and box of Naloxone, and he took an extra one for the family member who was taking care of his brother.

Jon Reynolds' Story

One of our canvassers encountered a man whose response was the person who overdosed made a choice and should die. Jon turned his opinion around by telling his own story that without Naloxone he won’t be there.

He told him how now he is a strong member of the community, a loyal family man who at that time was expecting a son, a college student, an elected official and full time employee with a non-profit that saves lives.