Recovery Through Contribution

Helping People in Recovery Rebuild Purpose Through Contribution

Recovery isn’t just about breaking free from addiction—it’s about rediscovering self-worth, agency, and a sense of meaning. Many recovery programs focus on receiving support, but what if we also helped people in recovery experience the power of giving back?

This initiative is about developing a large-scale program that integrates personalized, small-scale social impact projects into addiction recovery. The goal is to give people in recovery the opportunity to use their unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to help others, reinforcing their own healing in the process.

Each project is designed around the individual’s passions, skills, and personal journey. Examples might include:

A person who once struggled with isolation creating a weekly coffee &
connection meetup for others in recovery.

A former musician leading free music workshops to help others express
themselves through songwriting.
Someone who relied on journaling during recovery teaching a reflective writing
class at a treatment center.
A person who overcame addiction to painkillers supporting patients in chronic
pain with peer mentorship.

As my Impact Partner, you’ll take the lead in designing and implementing this initiative at scale. This could involve developing a structured program, training addiction center leaders, or building partnerships with recovery organizations.