Austin Recovery Alumni Association

06/09/2026

🎤✨ Help Us Amplify Voices of Recovery ✨🎤

After two successful Voices of Strength events, we are reaching out to our community for your support.

Voices of Strength is more than an open mic—it's a space where people in recovery can share their stories, music, poetry, and creative expression in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Each event creates opportunities for connection, encouragement, and hope while building a stronger recovery community.

Your donations will help provide food for our events and assist in purchasing the equipment needed to livestream future events. This will allow us to reach members of our recovery community who are unable to attend in person and help us accommodate growing interest when our venue space is limited.

No donation is too small or too large. Every contribution helps us continue creating a place where stories matter, voices are heard, and strength is shared.

💙 Thank you for supporting recovery, connection, and hope. Together, we can ensure that every voice has a place to be heard—whether in the room or online.

Follow this link to make a donation - https://app.betterunite.com/communitiesforrecovery-voicesofstrength

Voices of Strength is a peer-led Open Mic where individuals in recovery share real stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation.

05/21/2026

🎤 CALLING ALL PERFORMERS! 🎶✨
Join us for the next Voices of Strength Open Mic on Saturday, May 30th at Communities for Recovery!
💬 Recovery has a voice — this is where it gets heard.
Voices of Strength is a monthly open mic celebrating recovery, creativity, courage, and connection. Whether it’s:
🎵 Music
📝 Poetry
🎙 Spoken Word
📖 Storytelling
🎸 Or any creative expression
— your voice belongs here.
Whether it’s your first time on stage or you’ve been performing for years, you’ll have 7 minutes to inspire, connect, and be heard.
🔥 FREE EVENT
🍕 Food & refreshments provided
❤️ Supportive community vibes
Ready to perform?
Sign up using the QR code or use the link below:
tinyurl.com/PerformAtVoS

05/15/2026

Get ready for a fun and inspiring evening at Voices of Strength Open Mic Night at Communities for Recovery on Saturday, May 30th from 6:00–8:30 PM.

We’ll kick off the night with a hosted conversation and audience Q&A with Solis Rough — Storyteller, relationship coach, and founder of Rough House — and then open the mic for a night of music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more.

Whether you want to perform, cheer others on, or just enjoy the energy, this is a great chance to connect, be inspired, and have a good time with community.

Free food and drinks provided
All are welcome
Use the QR Code to Sign Up to attend & perform

Location:
Communities for Recovery
4110 Guadalupe St, Bldg. 635
Austin, TX 78751
Come out and be part of a night full of heart, courage, and creativity

04/17/2026

***I'M SO EXCITED TO BE SHARING THIS. SIGN UP TO COME TO THE EVENT, PERFORM OR TO VOLUNTEER, SCAN THE QR CODE OR GO TO TINYURL.COM/VOSC4R***
Get ready for a fun and inspiring evening at Voices of Strength Open Mic Night at Communities for Recovery on Saturday, April 25 from 6:00–8:00 PM.
We’ll kick off the night with a hosted conversation and audience Q&A with Chris Gates — musician, recovery coach, and founder of SoberJam — and then open the mic for a night of music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more.
Whether you want to perform, cheer others on, or just enjoy the energy, this is a great chance to connect, be inspired, and have a good time with community.
Free food and drinks provided
All are welcome (18+)
Location:
Communities for Recovery
4110 Guadalupe St, Bldg. 635
Austin, TX 78751
Come out and be part of a night full of heart, courage, and creativity.

12/19/2025

I’m sharing a little of my story and why Communities for Recovery has mattered so much in my life. This work and this community helped me find stability when I needed it most. - Tommy Castille.

Click on the link below.

This holiday season, I am reflecting on the people and moments that helped bring hope and stability back into my life. My name is Tommy Castille, and I am a person in long-term recovery. When I first came to Communities for Recovery, I had no income, no stability, and very little belief in myself. T...

05/16/2025

🌟 Join Us in Changing Lives! 🌟

Communities for Recovery invites you to our most important fundraiser of the year — the 2025 Lifebuilder Luncheon! 💚

🗓 Wednesday, May 21, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Austin Country Club – 4408 Long Champ Dr, Austin, TX 78746

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lucas Hill, PharmD, FCCP as our keynote speaker — a true leader in tackling substance use challenges in our community.

✨ During the luncheon, we’ll:
✅ Celebrate another successful year of our “Give to Keep” campaign
✅ Honor the 2025 Mac McLester Champion of Recovery
✅ Enjoy an afternoon filled with inspiration, hope, and meaningful connection

Your sponsorship helps us bring hope, support, and transformation to individuals in recovery across Greater Austin and beyond. When you sponsor, you’re not just giving — you’re changing lives.

💛 Sponsorship Levels:

$10,000 – Miles of Texas Sponsor

$5,000 – Bluenbonnet Sponsor

$2,500 – Lone Star Sponsor

$1,000 – Alamo Sponsor

$500 – Topaz Sponsor

$250 – Longhorn Sponsor

🎟 Ready to be part of something life-changing?
👉 Scan the QR code or visit our website to learn more and become a sponsor!

Partner with us today — and make a difference. 🌈

04/17/2025

🌟 Come join us for the 2025 Lifebuilder Luncheon. This event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of transformation and second chances. 🙌
✨ Consider sponsoring, donating, or simply joining us for a great afternoon to see the impact we’re making in the recovery community. Let’s go the extra mile together—because recovery changes everything. 💪💙

What you should know about CFoR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvFfNcFcr5M

Click on this link to see sponsorship levels, to donate or buy tickets
https://app.betterunite.com/communitiesforrecovery-2025lifebuilderluncheon

Dr. Hill is devoted to addressing substance use challenges through community engaged research and innovative educational programs. He serves as Director of the Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU), a team of more than 40 research staff with expertise in implementation science, data analysis,....

03/21/2025

03/13/2025

📢 Recovery Takeover 2025 🎶
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with live music, powerful art, and a celebration of recovery!
🗓️ Date: March 16, 2025
🕒 Doors Open: 3 PM | Music Starts: 4 PM | Event Ends: 9 PM
📍 Location: Empire Control Room & Garage
🎯 All Ages | Rain or Shine | Alcohol-Free Event
🎸 Live Music Lineup:
Garage Stage:
🎤 Wheatus
🎤 The Unlikely Candidates
🎤 Nolo
🎤 Barb
🌳 Patio Stage:
🎤 Sam Ehrnstein
🎤 Cynthia Welch
🎵 Control Room Stage:
🎤 Angel White
🎤 Ruthie Craft
🎤 Nathaniel Earl
🎨 Live Art by:
🖌️ Chris Rogers
🖌️ Jon McKenzie
🖌️ Kyle Duce
🖌️ Elaine Alonzo
💥 Powered by: Rise Recovery Services
💖 This event proudly supports SIMS Foundation & RecoveryATX
RecoveryATX and SIMS Foundation bring this incredible event to you, uniting the recovery community for a powerful day of connection, creativity, and celebration.
🎟️ Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Let's make this a day to remember.

09/24/2024

The Austin's Recovery Tuesday Night Meeting starts at 7pm At Communities for Recovery!

We are still giving out marbles for lengths of sobriety, so come get your marble.

COME JOIN US in person or on zoom.
You can join the meeting by clicking the link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/5126978600..
Meeting ID:512 697 8600
Password: alumni2020