NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - The city of Northampton is recognizing overdose awareness through the "Light Northampton Purple" initiative this month.

The Department of Health and Human Services Prevention program, Hampshire HOPE, is leading this initiative by inviting businesses to light up purple throughout the city ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. Northampton businesses such as Thornes Marketplace and Tellus & the Satellite Bar have committed to glowing purple every night of the month to show their support for the cause.

“The impact of substance misuse affects so many of us," said Jody Doele, Marketing Director at Thornes Marketplace. "Thornes is honored to be able to help bring awareness to this public health crisis and commemorate those we have lost."

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