Steve Rummler HOPE Network

What Steve Rummler HOPE Network does

Steve Rummler HOPE Network (SRHN) is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in July 2011 by Bill and Judy Rummler following the death of their son Steve from opioid overdose. Originally established as the Steve Rummler Memorial Foundation and rebranded twice (to Steve Rummler Hope Foundation in 2012 and Steve Rummler HOPE Network in 2017), the organization operates three core program areas — Overdose Prevention, Education, and Advocacy — focused on addressing the opioid crisis in Minnesota.

SRHN's primary products and services are free to the public: intramuscular naloxone Overdose Response Kits distributed through a network of 268+ Naloxone Access Points (NAPs) across all 87 Minnesota counties; harm reduction test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, and medetomidine available via NAPs and direct mail; naloxone administration training delivered online, via live webinar, and in-person; educational presentations on substance use and harm reduction; a Naloxone Toolkit for Schools aligned with the 2023 Minnesota mandate; continuing education programs for healthcare professionals (including a co-developed OUD nursing curriculum with Bethel University); and chronic pain and OUD resource microsites. Distribution channels include the NAP partner network, direct mail on request, and live/virtual training sessions.

The organization is funded primarily through government grants (five active awards via Minnesota DHS/OERAC, MDH, and Hennepin, Washington, and Stearns Counties), with secondary revenue from individual donations processed via Stripe and the annual Community of Hope Gala. SRHN's advocacy was instrumental in the passage of Steve's Law (2014) and the Opioid Epidemic Response Law (2019). Operations are run by a 14-person team headquartered at 2233 University Ave W, Suite 325, St. Paul, Minnesota, with strategic partnerships spanning major state healthcare systems, the Minnesota Medical Association, and multiple Minnesota universities.

Name

Steve Rummler HOPE Network

Legal name

Steve Rummler HOPE Network

Website

https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Minnesota-based nonprofit founded in 2011 that distributes free naloxone kits, fentanyl/xylazine/medetomidine test strips, and overdose response training statewide via 268+ Naloxone Access Points, serving the general public, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

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NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

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Trust, Safety & Risk Support (Fraud, Abuse, Policy Enforcement) (BPAAABAI)

Keywords

• Overdose prevention services
• Naloxone distribution program
• Harm reduction tools
• Substance use education
• Opioid policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and various county grants (Washington County, Stearns County, Hennepin County). These grants fund overdose prevention and community education programs.
2. Individual Donations: Donations accepted via website (Stripe). Community members can donate to support mission. Suggested donation amounts for mailed kit postage: $3 Twin Cities Metro, $5 Statewide, $10 Pay-It-Forward.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual Community of Hope Gala and potentially other fundraising events to generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Steve Rummler HOPE Network is a Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides free naloxone overdose response kits, fentanyl, xylazine, and medetomidine test strips, and training programs (in-person, virtual, and online) to the public. It operates the Naloxone Access Points (NAP) network of 268+ partner locations across Minnesota and delivers community education, professional continuing education, and advocacy for opioid-related legislation.

Product overview

Steve Rummler HOPE Network (SRHN) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization operating three core program areas: Overdose Prevention, Education, and Advocacy. The organization's primary offerings include free naloxone training programs (online, in-person, and webinar formats), distribution of Overdose Response Naloxone Kits containing intramuscular naloxone, and harm reduction test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, and medetomidine. SRHN operates a statewide Naloxone Access Points (NAP) network with over 260 partner locations. Additional services include educational presentations on substance use and harm reduction, a school naloxone policy toolkit, professional continuing education programs, and advocacy for opioid-related legislation including Steve's Law. The organization also provides resources on chronic pain management and Opioid Use Disorder treatment pathways.

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Quantifiable outcome

• Over 185 million media campaign impressions across all 87 Minnesota counties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naloxone Access Point (NAP) PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020268+ organizations across Minnesota serve as naloxone pickup locations including libraries, clinics, pharmacies, treatment centers, harm reduction organizations, fire stations, and community organizations. Partners receive free naloxone kits to distribute to the public.
• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)coreOthersPrimary government funder providing grants through Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC). Currently holds five active grants through DHS/OERAC for overdose prevention and community education.
• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)coreOthersSUPER (Substance Use Prevention, Education, and Recovery) grantee. Partner for statewide naloxone distribution and school toolkit resources.
• Hennepin CountycoreOthersCurrent grantee providing overdose prevention services in Hennepin County.
• Washington CountycoreOthersCurrent grantee supporting overdose prevention efforts in Washington County.
• Stearns CountycoreOthersCurrent grantee supporting overdose prevention programs in Stearns County.
• Bethel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SRHN to create 'Opioid Use Disorder Care: The Nursing Perspective' - a comprehensive 3-hour on-demand curriculum for nurses and nursing students on OUD identification, assessment, management and support.
• University of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth students from U of M educated through overdose response training and volunteer opportunities.
• St. Catherine UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth students educated through SRHN training programs and volunteer opportunities.
• Metropolitan State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth students educated through SRHN programs.
• St. Cloud State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth students educated through SRHN programs.
• Minnesota Medical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to host 'Pain, Opioids and Addiction' Lecture Series providing free CME for physicians and medical professionals. First lectures went live in February 2015.
• Minnesota Board of Medical PracticeminorOthersHistorical partnership; the Board's disciplinary action against Steve Rummler's prescribing doctor in May 2011 led to his inability to source prescriptions and subsequent heroin use that caused his death.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large national addiction treatment provider with residential programs, outpatient services, and professional education. Comparable to SRHN's addiction mission but operating as a treatment incumbent rather than a community-based harm reduction organization.
• Emergent BioSolutions: Public pharmaceutical company that manufactures Narcan (naloxone nasal spray), including the OTC version. Comparable to SRHN as a major naloxone supplier, but as a commercial manufacturer rather than a community distributor or nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Drug Policy Alliance: National advocacy organization promoting drug policy reform, including naloxone access and Good Samaritan laws. Directly comparable to SRHN in its advocacy work (Steve's Law parallels DPA's 911 Good Samaritan campaigns) and harm reduction focus.
• Remedy Alliance/For The People: Nonprofit distributor of low-cost generic naloxone to harm reduction programs nationwide. Directly comparable to SRHN's overdose prevention mission and naloxone distribution through partner network (NAP), but operating at national scale with B2B drug procurement.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit providing support, resources, and advocacy for families affected by addiction. Comparable to SRHN's community education and advocacy mission, but with a family-support orientation rather than direct harm reduction distribution.
• NEXT Distro: Online and mail-based harm reduction platform providing free naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and safer use supplies nationwide. Directly comparable to SRHN's mail-based naloxone and test strip distribution model, but with a multi-state digital reach.
• Shatterproof: National nonprofit focused on addiction prevention, treatment, and policy advocacy. Comparable to SRHN in its mission-driven approach to the opioid crisis and policy advocacy, but with a broader treatment-system focus and significantly larger national presence.
• National Harm Reduction Coalition: National nonprofit focused on harm reduction policy, training, and direct service delivery for people who use drugs. Directly comparable to SRHN in mission, services (naloxone distribution, training), and advocacy focus, but operating at a national rather than state level.

Emerging players

• Bicycle Health: Telehealth provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder across multiple states. Comparable to SRHN's OUD treatment resource mission, but as a tech-enabled clinical care provider rather than a harm reduction nonprofit.
• Harm Reduction Therapeutics: Nonprofit pharmaceutical company that developed and launched the first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray (RiVive). Comparable to SRHN's mission of expanding naloxone access, but operating as a product manufacturer rather than a community distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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