On the 10th Day of Recovery my new life gave to me: a positive place in the community.

Addiction can place a burden not only on family and friends, but society as a whole. Use your newfound sobriety to give-back to your community!

Volunteer

Help re-paint a playground, volunteer at a homeless shelter, or visit residents of a nursing home. There are a multitude of ways to get involved in your community. Click here to find out about volunteers needed in your area.

Offer your skills

Are you a handyman? Can you sew? Offer to help a neighbor with some fixes around the house or volunteer your seamstress skills at a domestic violence shelter.

Clean up

Clean up parks in your area or help an elderly neighbor rake leaves or shovel snow. Beautifying your surroundings is a great way to give back to your community!

Donate to a charity

If you don’t have the time to put in volunteer hours, donating to a local charity is an easy way to give back. Consider donating to recovery centers, domestic violence shelters, or halfway houses that help addicts get back on their feet.

 

How do you give back to your community? Here are 13 more ways you can give back!

 

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As this year draws to a close we wanted to share with you our version of the 12 Days of Christmas. The 12 Months of Recovery was a video we made last holiday season to categorize some of the ways we can all be thankful for our recovery. Every day leading up to Christmas, we will be sharing the 12 Days of Recovery.