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A Queensland community is turning their cyclone survival story into an original musical. Residents will perform their own words about resilience when ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper devastated their region.
After Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar's east coast, a regional emergency response team stepped in to help 400,000 affected people get back on their feet. Their successful mission shows how neighbors working together can turn disaster into recovery.
After Tropical Cyclone Koji destroyed their floating homes, a dozen Whitsunday sailors are receiving up to $80,000 in disaster recovery funding to rebuild their lives. The community is rallying to support those starting over, with donations of boats and swift cleanup efforts protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
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 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.
When ex-tropical cyclone Narelle tore through northern Australia, hundreds of volunteers transformed their homes into wildlife hospitals, saving thousands of animals across three states. From orphaned kangaroos to stranded flying foxes, communities showed up for wildlife in extraordinary ways.
After Tropical Cyclone Narelle devastated Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast, hundreds of injured animals are getting a lifeline from a massive mobile veterinary hospital rolling into the disaster zone. Teams will treat turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and even an emu with a broken toe.
When Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar, the country's Catholic bishops mobilized a massive solidarity effort to help nearly half a million affected people. Communities are responding with coordinated relief as the island nation shows how faith and organization can turn tragedy into collective action.
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.
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.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
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.
Western Australian farmers are celebrating heavy rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell despite significant property damage. The storm brought up to 100mm of desperately needed rain, securing water supplies and saving livestock from being sold off.
After ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle tore through Western Australia, the state government immediately stepped up with emergency payments for affected families. Despite widespread damage, not a single life was lost.
A Saskatchewan addiction recovery center founded by a mother in recovery has been passed down through three generations and now exclusively serves men. Prairie Sky Recovery Centre treats 150 people yearly while breaking stigmas around men's mental health.
Drivers honked horns and cheered as Western Australia's North West Coastal Highway reopened after Cyclone Narelle damage, saving Easter holidays for hundreds of families. Crews worked around the clock for over a week to repair flood damage and reconnect coastal communities.
Five teens overcoming substance use disorder walked the stage at Hope Academy's graduation, marking years of perseverance and second chances. Indiana's only recovery high school just celebrated its 20th class of graduates heading to college and careers.
A sold-out brunch in West Virginia brought together families, fashion, and powerful recovery stories to support mothers rebuilding their lives. The Hope Blooms event raised critical funds for a unique program where women in recovery can keep their children by their side.
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