Every month brings new opportunities to create positive change in our community. In this report, we are excited to share our significant outcomes in Outreach workshops, Family reunification, youth programs, and our engagement with community partners. These areas contribute to a future filled with unity, understanding, and strength among us.
Outreach Workshops:
Restored & Revived hosted 16 events in January, 2025 including the first 4 relationship classes in an 8-week series and 13 other classes and workshops that encompassed all five of our healer service categories.
We launched a new Lego Club in partnership with Literary Leftovers that will facilitate family reunification and build STEM skills for children. Along the lines of family, parenting and life skills, we also hosted a DIY Clipper Haircutting class led by local stylist, Amy Brown, Animal Moves: Kids Martial Arts led by JT Mobile Jiu Jitsu, and Volleyball Night in cooperation with Xchange & Living Hope Church; those events will continue monthly for the foreseeable future with solid commitments in place already. Touching on culturally specific healing practices, we were honored to have Dr. Sherrie Davis lead an Indigenous Healing Circle focused on ceremonial woods. Kaleen Pruitt also lead a Cold Contrast Therapy class, and Jose Ibanez from Key Bank was back to try two new class times for our Financial Wellness class for Spanish & English speakers; sadly neither of his classes had registrants, but he is eager to keep trying, so we are shifting to another time for February.
Our best attended event was Paint Night Art Therapy with Nicole Carlon, drawing in 16 adults and 6 children and helping people discover how art and expressive therapies can help them process emotions and improve mental health. Our team also implemented a new post-class survey this month that enables us to track & measure mental health changes because of these classes and workshops. We believe this will dramatically add to the beautiful narrative that proves that Restored & Restored is truly making a difference, attracting future funding and donations.
As we look ahead to February, we have already released the flyer of 17 total events, including the next 4 relationship classes, several new instructors, and even more fantastic classes like a trauma-informed maternal mental health circle led by a Black Psychologist and Food Bank Food Prep in partnership with Clark County Food Bank!
March is also already full as well, and we are already fielding teachers and classes for April! How exciting to be part of this healing project that has our community calling us a "safe space to learn and grow." Thank you for all your support!
Family Reunification: Restoring Connections
This month, I want to highlight two participants who have made remarkable progress on their recovery journeys.
Peer Support & Family Coaching
We are currently supporting a family in which both parents are actively engaged in our services. This month, they received the exciting news that they are expecting a new baby. While this is a joyous milestone, it has also introduced unexpected stressors that require additional support. Our team has provided guidance on effective communication strategies, relationship expectations, and coping mechanisms to help them navigate this transition. Through coaching, structured discussions, and the provision of essential tools, we have created a supportive space for them to process these changes and prepare for their journey as partners and parents.
Transportation and Peer Support
This month, we made meaningful strides in supporting our participants by providing essential resources. In addition to offering transportation assistance to appointments, food banks, and community events, we provided a gas card and critical support to a community member who experienced the unexpected loss of a loved one due to this disease. We assisted her in navigating final arrangements and attending necessary appointments, ensuring she had the support needed during this difficult transition.
Additionally, we received 21 applications this month and successfully enrolled 7 new participants. Our recovery coaches continue to support numerous individuals on a weekly basis, meeting them where they are in their recovery journey.
Housing
This month, we provided housing support to seven individuals in our community. One notable success story is a woman in recovery who remains committed to her sobriety while maintaining employment. Facing multiple challenges, including a housing transition in January, our peer support team guided her through the process and empowered her to make the best decision for her long-term stability. With our support, she successfully transitioned to faith-based housing that aligns with her recovery goals. She continues to check in regularly and remains dedicated to her path toward sustainability.
Basic Needs
This month, we continued providing critical support to our participants. One notable example is a female participant who is employed as a flagger and currently residing in transitional housing. Due to changes in her job and a recent health crisis involving her eldest child out of the area, she experienced a significant loss of work hours. In response, we aided with groceries and hygiene items to help meet her son's needs. Grateful for the support, she shared, 'Thank you for allowing me to focus on my child and relieving some stress during this challenging time.
Youth Program: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
We continued our support group, Resilience Rising, at Gaiser Middle School, and have received positive feedback from the youth participants. We consistently have over 10 participants in our girl’s group and have 5 consistent participants in the male group. We are addressing ideals of emotion regulation and how to change the outcome based on your reaction to circumstances.
Community Partner: Lifeline Treatment Center
We continued to lead biweekly therapeutic groups at Lifeline Treatment Center for both men and women, providing a variety of activities such as recovery panels, recovery circles, fitness classes, and art therapy.
Holistic Support and Community Involvement
Our team remains dedicated to providing transportation and essential resources for various community groups and workshops. We actively engage in the Safe Babies Court monthly provider meetings, strengthening collaboration between the legal system and families impacted by the justice system while supporting healthy parenting practices. Additionally, we attend multiple therapeutic courts in Clark County and continue to explore new partnerships with both the courts and community organizations. This month, we were introduced to Rebel
Academy, which offers GED tutoring and instruction for justice-impacted individuals. Through this connection, we are also exploring partnerships for free credit repair services and job placement opportunities within local businesses in Clark County.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. We look forward to another month of making a meaningful impact in our community.
Best regards,
Marcia Bachle
Programs Director
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