The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation

The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc. Turning Pain Into Purpose • Saving One Life at a Time

The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc. was created in loving memory of Marquavies “Qua” Bernard Broughton, a vibrant 21-year-old whose life was tragically taken by a nitazene poisoning — the first confirmed nitazene death in Gwinnett County. His mother, Frederica Roberson, transformed unimaginable loss into a powerful mission: to educate, advocate, and save lives across Georgia and beyond.

Rooted in compassion and community, the foundation provides awareness, prevention, family support, harm-reduction advocacy, and youth outreach with a focus on emerging synthetic drugs like nitazenes that are impacting communities at alarming rates.

Our Mission

To raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, nitazenes, and other synthetic opioids; support families affected by substance use and overdose; expand harm-reduction access; and advocate for policy changes that improve education, treatment, and community support.

What We Do

• Community Education & Awareness: School presentations, community workshops, and partner events focused on drug safety, prevention, and real-life stories that resonate.

• Harm-Reduction Support: Distribution of Narcan (naloxone), resources, and training to empower families and community members to save lives.

• Family & Grief Support: Compassionate support for families impacted by overdose, offering connection, guidance, and healing through shared experience.

• Youth Outreach: Honest conversations with teens and young adults about peer pressure, substance risks, and making safer choices.

• Advocacy & Policy Work: Championing change through initiatives like Qua’s Law, aimed at improving toxicology detection and accountability for synthetic opioid distribution.

Signature Programs & Events

• Project Q.U.A. (Quality • Understanding • Awareness)

• The M.A.R.Q. Project – Recovery, resilience, and equine-assisted support (long-term vision for a 44-acre sanctuary).

• Partnership for Purpose Day & 5K Walk/Run – An annual community event dedicated to awareness, healing, and action.

• Community Resource Fairs & Training Events – Bringing partners together to equip the community with life-saving tools.

Our Impact

Through partnerships with local agencies, schools, harm-reduction organizations, recovery programs, and county leadership, the foundation continues to amplify the message that every life matters — and every family deserves support, understanding, and hope.

Connect With Us

🌐 Website: www.mbbfoundation.org📱 Instagram: @MBBQuaLegacy📘 Facebook: Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation📧 Email: info@mbbfoundation.org📞 Phone: 470-922-1003