Radical Acceptance Project

04/11/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that we will not be looking for a new location to move to after Totalus closes their doors, which is now looking like will be at the end of May.
Get in there or make your orders from doordash for your harm reduction needs while you still can! Once they're gone they will not be restocked and anything remaining will be stored away while I take a break.
Thank you to everyone that has supported my mission thus far. I was able to build so much so quickly and get supplies into the hands of a lot of people, I'm very proud of that. This decision wasn't easy to make, but right now the need outweighs my capacity to carry it and it's important that I recognize that so I'm able to come back in the future as a stronger program, should shifting policies and things like funding restrictions on harm reduction not make that impossible before I'm ready to return.
Thank you all again, please continue to care for each other. This is not goodbye, it's just see you later 🩵

03/28/2026

We are unsure what this means for us yet. We will be working to find a solution, but for now you can still stop by the shop and get anything you need or order it through doordash (the items are free, but doordash will charge you for delivery)

03/09/2026

A closer look at the setup inside Totalus 🩵

03/06/2026

Due to personal reasons, I have made the very difficult decision to not attend events this summer. I will be considering Fall Festival, it will just depend on how things are going for me.

This does NOT mean we are going to stop providing resources to our community, it just means that we have to adjust how we are providing the resources so we can still meet the community's needs while honoring our own.
Today we took ALL of our products to the pantry at Totalus!
In this little corner of the shop you can find:
•lubricant
•lubricated condoms
•large condoms
•latex free condoms
•internal condoms (labeled as female condoms, but we prefer inclusive language)
•dental dams
•pregnancy tests
•morning after pill
•hygeine products including menstrual products and summer to-go kits that have items you may need in a pinch
•boxes of nasal naloxone that include 2 individual naloxone as well as now the option to just grab a single one if that feels better for you
•Innermuscular Naloxone
•Fentanyl test strip kits
•PA Groundhogs kits
•many different kinds of educational literature

All of these items are available free of charge, but there are also some $5 condom tins and $2 travel CPR masks available for purchase at the register, with all proceeds going into continuing this program.

The shop hours are as follows:
Tuesday-Friday 11a-7p
Saturday 11a-4p

Unfortunately they are closed on Sunday and Monday. I am working out a plan to cover the emergency items on those days, but right now I do not have anything solid. Stay tuned as I intend to focus more on the social media side of things since I am taking a step back physically and this is more manageable for me in my current phase of life.
Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support! Meeting people where they are at is a core value here and sometimes that means meeting myself where I'm at too.

03/06/2026

“(The garage) would always take the time to get the best deal off eBay. They would try to make it the most affordable for me,” Laura Nickel said. “They never charged me labor … I’m very grateful to them.” https://buff.ly/Qhu21jw

02/24/2026

As some of you may already know, Butler County Sheriff's office no longer offers Naloxone to our community—making Totalus the only local distribution site. In response to this, we are adding IM (intramuscular) Naloxone to the lineup of harm reduction products we offer.
Each IM Naloxone kit will come with 2 vials of Naloxone and 2 sterile syringes for administration and for the time being will be packaged in brown paper bags as it is important that IM Naloxone not be exposed to the sun.

IMPORTANT NOTE‼️
While we offer a limited amount of sharps containers and will be offering sterile syringes in these kits—we DO NOT offer a needle exchange program as that service is still illegal in most of the state of Pennsylvania, with exceptions only being made in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Our partners at PA Groundhogs are working tirelessly with our state representatives to transform this law to expand the legality of needle exchange programs to the rest of the state as well, and they are always looking for community support.

Please read this infograph for more information about IM Naloxone and feel free to ask any questions you may have! 😊

We are looking forward to connecting with more people and continuing to keep our community safer in 2026 🩵

ETA: The credit for the work to change the laws actually goes to Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network - PAHRN. Contact your reps and tell them yes to HB 1245!

02/05/2026

Harm reduction is about dignity, safety, and meeting people where they are. By prioritizing compassion over judgment, harm reduction saves lives and strengthens communities.

At Red Project, we are committed to evidence-based, person-centered care that supports people who use drugs, people living with HIV, and all those impacted by systemic barriers. Through education, advocacy, and direct services, we work to reduce harm, challenge stigma, and build a world where health and justice are accessible to all. Harm reduction isn’t just one thing - it’s a framework built on 8 essential pillars that create safer, healthier communities.

Harm reduction is for everyone. It’s not about approval or disapproval - it’s about meeting people where they are and making sure they stay alive, stay safe, and stay supported.

redproject.org | 616.456.9063

12/21/2025

We are heartbroken over the devastating loss of so many community members who died or were killed while experiencing homelessness. Each of the people we've lost deserved safety, health care, a safe place to retreat to and lay their head at night, and their humanity to be honored.

This Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, we demand safety nets that prevent homelessness and care for people experiencing homelessness and its many impacts right now. Houseless folks are our neighbors and community members, and we must stand up alongside each other. Take action with our friends at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council: bit.ly/HUDActionAlert

12/01/2025

‼️‼️ we are partnered with PA Groundhogs and they recently shared this information with me via email. Stay safe out there!

Thank you Susan Ousterman and PA Groundhogs.

11/25/2025

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Friendly reminder as we creep into winter. That box of Naloxone (Narcan) in your glove box, purse, or backpack remains effective even under these conditions! All out, or wanting to learn how to safely administer Naloxone? Send us a DM and we’ll help get you trained and connected with a supply of Naloxone 🖤

11/11/2025

This year marked the first time all 50 states took part in — and Pennsylvania’s strong turnout shows the dedication of local organizations, volunteers, and public health partners working to prevent overdose deaths every day.

Across the Commonwealth, more than 100 sites hosted naloxone distribution events — many supplied with doses funded through our Overdose Prevention Program.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health also supported the effort by designating six State Health Centers as official distribution points. Naloxone available through State Health Centers — and from year-round local partners — is also funded and supplied through our program.

Free naloxone (Narcan) is available year-round at State Health Centers and local partners across Pennsylvania. Learn more ⤵️

11/08/2025

I have talked about this at every event I've done. Naloxone does not help these overdoses as it is only for the reversal of opioids, which is why rescue breaths are CRUCIAL with any administration of it during your response to a suspected overdose. People are consenting to doing drugs, but they're not consenting to this being in their drugs, and it can stop them from breathing. We have to keep them breathing to keep them alive—ALWAYS give rescue breaths when you are comfortable doing so. We do have a limited amount of CPR mask keychains available for $2 each, get yours today so you have the protection you need for yourself should the need ever arise. Be safe out there everyone 🫶🏼

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