BEST NONPROFIT
THE LOOP A COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM AROUND CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024
ISSUE 136
VOLUME 12
WestCare Family and Members of the Community, Welcome to a special combined Fall issue of the Loop covering events from both September and October that our organization was fortunate to be a part of! Every year, September holds a very special place in the hearts of our programs, staff, and the individuals and families that we serve with its observance of National Recovery Month. With the entire 50 years that are organization has been in operation being spent providing treatment and rehabilitation services to help individuals and families write a clean and sober chapter in their lives, this particular Recovery Month was made even more special! From pledge signs to recovery quotes shared by our team on social media, we all did our part to get the word out. This special month also serves as host to many amazing community events that promote the mantra, “Treatment works and recovery happens,” including Recovery Happens at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, the Fresno/Clovis Recovery Summit, the MedMark Health Fair, and Community Partners 4 Recovery’s (CP4R) SoberStock XIX event at Eaton Plaza in Fresno. For those who are in recovery, thank you for continuing to serve as a beacon of hope for those that need your light during dark times as they search for a path to a more fruitful life. To those who are interested in giving recovery a chance, please call our team at (559) 251-4800 for information on programs near you. In October, we continued our 50th Anniversary celebration during the month of our founding with our Spirit Gala. This special night brought over 200 attendees together for an evening of reflection on how far we have come as an organization, recognition for four individuals who are making strides in their community to improve lives and uplift spirits, and raise support for Wings Advocacy Fresno, our furniture bank for newly-housed individuals, families, Veterans, and women and women with children who are fleeing domestic violence. For anyone that helped plan this event, bought a ticket, donated a silent auction item, or gave to our cause directly - thank you for helping us make this event one to remember for many years to come! As we approach the coming months of thankfulness and holiday cheer, we’d like to share our continued appreciation for your support and ask that whenever you can do your part, you too will do your part to Uplift the Human Spirit of those around you! Thank you and take care,
Mary Ann Knoy Vice President WestCare California
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Jenny Gonzalez Vice President WestCare California