Help someone like Angie
with a gift today!

You will make a difference in someone’s life with a gift today!

Your gift of $50 will provide someone with a fresh start. That amount is enough to provide something like a welcome home kit with pillows and blankets as they settle into their recovery residence and start their healing journey. Your gift will help someone like Angie.

This month, you can help someone in need and double your impact thanks to a matching gift of up to $5,000.

As ECS faces an unprecedented surge in demand for services, including recovery programs, your contribution is more crucial than ever. Your generosity and belief in second chances can empower someone like Angie to transform their life. They are ready to take the first step but rely on your support to move forward.

Angie’s Story

As a compassionate nurse, Angie cared for those in need when they could not care for themselves. Little did she know that one day, she would need compassion from someone like you for her own healing.

With an erratic night schedule, Angie was exhausted yet unable to sleep. To seek relief, she turned to prescription drugs, but when a personal tragedy struck, she began to use the drugs to numb her pain. After eight years of increasing use, she began blacking out, losing her memory.

Then, she lost everything. A driving mishap led to a severe car accident, and the consequence was a three-month stay in jail. It was then she realized the need for change.

“You feel great in knowing that you’re not alone. You’re not the only one that’s ever gone down this road or been through something like this. And everyone here is here to help,” Angie said.
— Angie

This realization took her to ECS’ Central East Regional Recovery Center (CERRC), where certified addiction treatment counselors provide individual and group sessions for clients seeking to heal from addiction and rebuild their lives for a better future.

Today, Angie radiates so much enthusiasm that it’s hard to imagine the challenges she’s faced. She attributes her transformation to her counselors at CERRC, joyfully sharing the techniques she’s learned to cope with triggers and a deep-seated commitment to her sobriety.

 

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Kevin Lare, Annual Giving Mgr., at klare@ecscalifornia.org or 619-657-5372.