Whether it’s a friend who listens, a community that embraces, or a shared story that brings light in the dark, these are the bonds that help us move forward. Together, we’ll honour the powerful role connection plays in healing. Because healing doesn’t happen alone—it happens in community. Together, we heal. Together, we grow.
Join us on June 5th for a free meal and fellowship!
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 […]
Christmas Raffle We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity to win Nostalgia, a stunning painting by renowned artist Rana Atie, valued at $5,000. Displayed at the Rise Up & Tee Off golf tournament, this beautiful work of art could be yours while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in recovery at Jericho
Rise Up & Tee Off Get Ready to Tee Off for a Great Cause at Our 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! We’re excited to announce our 4th annual charity golf tournament, dedicated to supporting impactful organizations in the Ottawa region. This year, we’re proud to partner with Jericho Road, a vital addiction treatment centre in
Keep and Open Mind The slogan for this month is “Keep an Open Mind.” This saying reminds me that although I may not always know the answer to a problem or be able to see a solution, by keeping an open mind I make myself available to other possibilities – even ones I may never
Ottawa Youth Fellowship The combined youth of Church of the Messiah, Resurrection Church, and Chinese Christian Church of Ottawa (Ottawa Youth Fellowship) are fundraising for Jericho Road, a Christian addiction recovery program for men in Ottawa. The fundraiser will conclude with 30 hours of fasting from food, designed to teach the Youth the Biblical practice
An Hour to Give We were thrilled to join Sam Laprade on her Rogers daytime TV series, An Hour to Give! This fabulous show highlights the various charities and their work in the city of Ottawa, providing a platform to share with the community and engage them in the vast amount of services this city
One Day at a Time This year our Family Support newsletters will focus on the various slogans we use in 12 Step recovery. “When confronted with a confusing or upsetting situation, a slogan can be a lifesaver. If we are at a loss for what to do, these simple yet profound sayings can clarify our
Tips for Facing the Holidays The holiday season is often portrayed in the media as a happy, joyous, and peaceful time of year. However, when addiction has affected our families, it’s more likely to be a stressful, anxious, chaotic time of year. Disappointment from broken promises, fears of “what if…”, and longing for “the good
Growing through Acceptance One of the first concepts I heard about in Al-Anon meetings was “acceptance.” At first I thought that to accept something meant I had to agree with it, condone it, like it, or even just be ok with it. But that’s not what acceptance means. In one of the Al-Anon daily readers
