From Being Helped to Helping
When Brad moved to Colorado from Illinois 18 years ago, he thought he was escaping a life of addiction. However, addiction’s grasp made
it hard to escape the thought of I want more, I need more. When that ...
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4 Misconceptions About Relapse
Relapse is a harsh reality for many who come to us for help, but with the right coping mechanisms and a strong support system, it can be prevented. There are many misconceptions about relapse that place blam...
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Faces of the Mission: Michael's Story
Michael was only 15 years old when his mother dropped him off at a children’s home. It was Thanksgiving Day, a day that for Michael, would ultimately lead to a life of uncertainty.
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A Day in the Life of a Frontline Employee
Desiree Anthony is more than an emergency services and community outreach coordinator
at Fort Collins Rescue Mission. She’s an advocate. Her days are filled with plans that are
constantly changing but a go...
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The Time to Heal: A Story of Restoration Between Father and Son
Eric and his son Christian had a broken relationship for most of Christian’s life. During Eric’s time in the New Life Program (NLP) at Harvest Farm, his biggest motivation in his addiction recovery was t...
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A Home for the Holidays: Michael's Transformative Journey
On a frigid night in October 2019,
Desiree Anthony, emergency services and community outreach coordinator at
Fort Collins Rescue Mission, saw Michael trudging through the snow with his walker to attend the M...
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Harvest Farm: A Refuge for Recovery
Harvest Farm, a 100-acre farm in Wellington, is a refuge for men to overcome addiction and homelessness. Dan, one of the participants in the Farm’s New Life Program, struggled with alcoholism until he made...
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The Ripple Effect: NLP Graduates Give Back
Like a stone dropped in a pond creating ripples that move outward, one life changed through Harvest Farm has the power to transform many more. The Peer Leader Program allows this ripple effect to happen.
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Better Together: Protecting Our Homeless Neighbors During COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has challenged us, as individuals and as a community,
in unique and unforeseen ways. For Fort Collins Rescue Mission, it has been a
season in which the very protocol for society has bee...
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Helping Our Brothers Walk in Victory: A Look Inside the New Life Program
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and at Fort Collins Rescue Mission and Harvest Farm, we realize the hardships that come with battling an addiction. We also believe in the life-changing freedom that comes f...
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