Forgiving Ourselves We need to forgive ourselves. Sometimes, the worst damage to our souls is that which we’ve caused ourselves. The enemy can and does trick us into thinking that if we punish ourselves, we can somehow beat out the pain or purify the sick place of our own making. This is not true. We […]
Coldest Night 2025 Walk with Purpose on Saturday, February 22, 2025 The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is a family-friendly winter walk that raises awareness and critical funds for Jericho Road and Capital City Mission—two local charities working together to support vulnerable people in Ottawa Lowertown. When you walk with us, you’re not just
Rise Up & Tee Off: Winner! We are thrilled to share the results of the Rise Up & Tee Off Raffle for the breathtaking painting “Nostalgia” by Rana Atie, valued at $5,000. The draw took place this past Saturday, with Father Nectarius graciously drawing the winning ticket. We are excited to announce that the lucky
Giving The Gift of Hope and Healing As I sit down to write this year’s Christmas letter, I find myself reflecting on a deeply personal milestone: my sobriety anniversary. Thirteen years ago, I walked through the doors of Jericho Road straight from the psychiatric emergency unit of the General Hospital. I was utterly lost and
Finding Hope & Connection The holidays have always been a difficult time for me. Growing up estranged from my family, I often spent them alone. I’ve experienced Christmas homeless, and for nearly 20 years, most holidays were clouded by depression, addiction, and a deep sense of hopelessness. I didn’t want to live. But this year,
A Season of Hope: Jason and Jeremy The holidays can be a time of joy, but for many struggling with addiction, they are often marked by pain, isolation, and hopelessness. In this heartfelt video, Jason and Jeremy share their personal journeys of transformation—from the darkness of addiction to the light of recovery. Through the support
Keep Coming Back Each month of this past year we have focused on a recovery slogan. The slogans help to remind us of what’s really important, to stay in today, and can clarify our thinking. Our final slogan for this year is: “Keep Coming Back.” You will hear this slogan at nearly every recovery meeting
Think! As we come near to the end of our year of slogans, we come to an interesting slogan: “Think.” I used to wonder why “Think” is a slogan since it seems that all I do is “think” – think about my loved one and their problems, think about how they could solve their struggles,
Unwrapping Recovery ’24 Thank You for an Incredible Evening! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Unwrapping Recovery on Saturday, November 23. Your generosity, participation, and support made the evening a major success! From bidding on auction items to sharing stories of transformation, your involvement helps us continue to provide vital recovery programs
Live and Let Live As we’ve been learning about the slogans used in 12 Step recovery programs this year, I’ve been continually reminded that a few simple words can transform my thinking. “Live and Let Live” is one of those simple yet powerful slogans. In talking about this slogan, we tend to focus on the
