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Support Awakening Recovery for My Birthday
This year, for my birthday, I am asking for something a little different. Instead of gifts, I would love for you to help me support Awakening Recovery, a LA based nonprofit I co-funded 9 years ago dedicated to providing a sustainable solution for those with no resources seeking a new life in recovery from chronic and acute substance addiction.
The opioid and poly-substance addiction crisis continues to escalate in LA County, exacerbated by widespread availability of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine. Publicly funded recovery housing remains profoundly limited—only 7 in 100 unhoused individuals with substance addiction have access to publicly funded recovery housing.
Since AR's founding in 2016, it has dramatically impacted our community:
* Over 250 residents served, with over 70 residents annually across two dedicated homes (18-bed men's house and 14-bed women's house).
* More than 70% of AR's 40 graduates have remained sober since graduating, surpassing national recovery benchmarks.
* 90%+ residents enter on full scholarships, directly addressing critical gaps in recovery housing access in LA County.
Every donation, no matter the size, will help continue their vital work and allow them to be a beacon of hope for many. Please consider making a contribution in honor of my birthday. Together, we can help transform lives and support a community that is working tirelessly to create lasting change. Thank you for joining me in this meaningful celebration!
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