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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.
Leah Goldberg survived the Holocaust by hiding in a cellar as Nazis burned her Polish town. Now at 100 years old, she's helping lawmakers understand why Holocaust education matters more than ever.
At 87, Holocaust survivor Paul Sved finds comfort knowing his son Richard will preserve his wartime memories for future generations. The father-son partnership represents this year's Holocaust Memorial Day theme of bridging generations.
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.
After reading a Holocaust memoir at 15, Dani James spent years translating it from Flemish to English, finally publishing it in 2024. The granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor herself, James overcame literary agents who said "Holocaust stories don't sell" to share Tobias Schiff's powerful testimony with American readers.
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.
Paul Sved survived the Holocaust by hiding in a cellar as a child in Budapest. Now his son Richard is ensuring that precious testimony lives on for future generations.
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.
Middle schoolers in New Jersey learned about resilience and hope from Fred Polak, whose parents fell in love while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. The Holocaust remembrance program brought together students, a 104-year-old WWII veteran, and powerful lessons about combating hate.
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.
A Holocaust survivor's powerful testimony, captured in an award-winning video, will inspire hundreds at a Long Island remembrance ceremony. The project proves that one person's courage to share their story can echo across generations.
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor hidden by rescuers as a toddler brought history to life for Georgia students. His message: education is our best defense against hatred.
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.
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 son honors his mother's courage by sharing her childhood survival story at a free library event on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Her resilience from hiding for five years during the Holocaust continues to inspire new generations.
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.
Janet Applefield, a Holocaust survivor, spoke to a packed audience in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ensuring her story of survival lives on for future generations. The April 12 event at Temple Israel brought together community members across faiths to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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