Governor praises Lifeline efforts to give second chances

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ‘PRAYER INTO ACTION’

Governor praises Lifeline efforts to give second chances

Standing in front of Lifeline’s two new men’s dormitories, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the recovery center is a prime example of putting “prayer into action” to help those struggling with addiction.

Beshear and his senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, former majority and minority leader in the Kentucky House of Representatives, visited the men’s campus Aug. 9. Beshear commended the center for recently earning state licensure and accreditation (see page 7). The governor said recovery is critical not only for individuals and their families, but also for communities and society. “Our future here in Kentucky, the future of our economy and our potential, is all tied to getting people better – to getting them back with their families and to getting them a really great job coming out of Lifeline,” he said. He said he has worked as attorney general and now as governor to fight Kentucky’s addiction problem, noting that every individual deserves a second chance. “Addiction has to be the hardest thing ever imaginable to beat,” he said. Board chair Steve Powless welcomed the officials with a charge. “We have the potential, with every single person we free from addiction,” he said, “to not only have an individual impact, but in many cases, we stand to have a generational effect breaking the cycle of addiction with families.” After meeting with local leaders and Lifeline staff, clients and donors, the governor toured the newest dorm with Powless; executive director Ashley Miller; and board member and contractor Kenny Hunt.

Board members Kenny Hunt and Steve Powless join executive director Ashley Miller in welcoming advisor Rocky Adkins and Gov. Andy Beshear (right). The governor toured the men’s campus and greeted clients, staff and supporters (photos, page 7). “Our future here in Kentucky, the future of our economy and our potential, is all tied to getting people better.”