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After devastating Kona low storms flooded Hawaii communities in March 2026, washing away homes and roads, nonprofits have mobilized to coordinate volunteer efforts and relief funds. Here's how you can support the recovery.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
A volunteer firefighter is recovering at home after suffering burns in a Fourth of July smoker accident, surrounded by overwhelming support from his community. Doctors expect Trenton Swenn to make a full recovery.
Pastor Corey Brooks discovered Mobile, Alabama's secret to resilience during his Walk Across America. The Gulf Coast city's thriving port economy and tight-knit community spirit help families rebuild stronger after every hurricane.
A Hollywood drama filmed entirely in Bellefontaine, Ohio features real addiction recovery court participants alongside professional actors, bringing rural America's opioid recovery story to nationwide theaters. The community-made film premiered at Sundance and hits theaters nationwide in August.
Grassroots environmental groups across Great Britain just got three times more funding to restore wildlife and fight climate change in their neighborhoods. Thanks to a successful pilot year, the Green Community Grants Programme now supports 105 community projects in 2026, up from 35 in 2025.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
A 68-acre ranch in Crete, Illinois, just got $2 million in state funding to become a recovery home where men leaving addiction treatment can find housing, jobs, and lasting community. The 2nd Story Ranch will combine stable living, workforce training, and peer support to help residents build independent lives in recovery.
A Kentucky addiction recovery center is on track to double its capacity for women after a wave of community support brought it within striking distance of its $14.5 million fundraising goal. Volunteers and local donors are helping Lifeline Recovery Center transform lives while saving taxpayer dollars.
After a week-long closure following a landslide, Mount Maunganui business owners are reopening their doors and supporting recovery efforts with free food and coffee for workers. The community is rallying together in the face of hardship.
Three speakers who've walked the path of recovery shared their stories at a community event designed to change how we see addiction and sobriety. Their message: the hardest part often comes after getting clean.
Australian governments are nearly doubling recovery funding for communities devastated by this month's bushfires, with $160 million in new support for residents rebuilding their lives. Over 1,550 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed, but help is flowing fast.
A Kentucky nonprofit is hosting a free community event where people will share their journeys from addiction to recovery, aiming to educate the public and reduce the shame that often keeps people from seeking help. The March 27 gathering will feature personal stories and connect families with local support resources.
A Colorado Springs transportation company offering free rides to people in recovery received an outpouring of support after a local news story aired. Community members are now donating money and reaching out to help keep the service running.
A Louisville program brings fathers in recovery together to learn parenting skills, share experiences, and reconnect with their children. The workshop proves that investing in fathers creates positive ripples throughout entire communities.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new treatment center opening in Muncie, Indiana fills a critical gap in a community that's faced some of the highest rates of substance use disorder in the state. The facility brings medical detox, treatment planning, and recovery support to people who previously had limited local options.
After devastating floods claimed 40 lives near South Africa's Kruger Park, local communities are coming together to rebuild bridges and restore their neighborhoods. Despite losing homes and livelihoods to over 400mm of rain, residents are showing remarkable solidarity in their recovery efforts.
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