ReNew Recovery Cafe

10/15/2026

ReNew Recovery Café Member Spotlight: Brian!

At ReNew Recovery Café, we believe in celebrating growth, perseverance, and the power of recovery. Today, we're proud to shine the spotlight on Brian, a member who truly embodies these qualities!

Since becoming part of our Café community, Brian has demonstrated tremendous personal growth. He is articulate, thoughtful, and an incredible contributor to our Recovery Circles, often helping lead meaningful group discussions. His positive mindset, leadership, and determination inspire those around him.

Brian has worked diligently alongside his peer support specialist to establish and pursue both short-term and long-term goals. The journey hasn't always been easy, but his resilience is remarkable. Even when faced with obstacles, Brian remains steadfast, focused, and unwilling to give up on himself.

Beyond his personal accomplishments, Brian is an active and valued member of our Café family. He enthusiastically participates in activities, willingly shares helpful information and resources with others, and consistently demonstrates what it means to give back. Whether he's offering encouragement to a fellow member or signing up for our daily Give Back Chart and taking out the trash, Brian understands that leadership is just as much about everyday acts of service as it is about words.

Perhaps most importantly, Brian takes ownership of his choices, remains actively engaged in his recovery, and continues to put in the work necessary to build the future he envisions.

Brian reminds us that recovery isn't about having an easy road. It's about having the courage, commitment, and determination to keep moving forward, one goal and one day at a time.

Brian, we see your hard work, we celebrate your progress, and we are incredibly proud to have you as part of the ReNew Recovery Café family!

Keep growing. Keep leading. Keep believing in yourself. Your journey matters!

10/09/2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026
2:30–5:30 p.m.
Daytona State College – Advanced Technology College

Jobseekers, register in advance here: https://members.daytonachamber.com/.../Manufactur.../details

🔧💻 Ready for your next career opportunity?

Join the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Manufacturing & Technology Job Fair on **October 15** and connect directly with employers hiring for immediate and future opportunities!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
2:30–5:30 p.m.
Daytona State College – Advanced Technology College

Hosted by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia, this free job fair is a chance to meet employers, explore career opportunities and make connections in the growing manufacturing and technology industries.

👉 Jobseekers, register in advance here: https://members.daytonachamber.com/events/Manufacturing-Technology-Day-presented-by-Germfree-10530/details

10/09/2026

We are grateful to be part of this amazing group of community partners working together to bring hope, compassion, and support to our neighbors. Together, we make a difference!

10/07/2026

We’re proud to join so many incredible community organizations as we walk together to support our friends in the community!

The Daytona Beach Drug Abuse Response Team & Community Partners Streetwalk will begin right here in the ReNew Recovery Café parking lot at 316 North Street on Friday, November 6th, starting at 7:45 AM.

Together, we’ll be bringing recovery, resilience, resources, and hope directly to people in our community.

We’re grateful to be part of this collaborative effort and hope you’ll join us!

10/01/2026

🔥🍔 Come Grill & Gather with Halifax Urban Ministries!

Join us for FREE food, friendly faces, and a chance to connect with your community! Enjoy a meal and learn how our mobile pantry is helping neighbors—and how you can get involved. ❤️

📅 Thursday, October 8
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Community UMC | 616 Harvey Street

Bring a friend and gather around the table with us. Hope starts with community!

10/01/2026

Today in our Cafe group, we asked our members a simple but powerful question: How are you viewed when you step outside these walls?

The responses were honest yet difficult to hear.

Members shared that they are often viewed as:

• Criminals
• Stigmatized because of their past or circumstances
• Targeted or treated with suspicion
• Assumed to be “criminal-minded”
• Emotionless or incapable of feeling
• Judged by their appearance, housing status, or what they carry with them

One conversation that stood out was about being unsheltered.

There can be a lack of understanding that when someone is carrying bags, backpacks, or belongings with them, those things may represent their entire life. What may look like “too much stuff” to someone passing by could actually be the only thing about person has left to hold on to.

10/01/2026

Join us for recovery, connection, community meals, activities, and more!

October Highlights
Oct. 15 — Companions for Courage
Oct. 17 — Haircuts by Ginny
Oct. 30 — Halloween Celebration

316 North Street, Daytona Beach
Tue, Thu & Fri: 10–3 | Sat: 9–12

Recovery happens in community.

10/01/2026

Beville Dental Care is offering FREE dental services for veterans. Appointments are required and space is limited. Call 386-761-2273 to schedule. Please share with a veteran who may benefit!

09/29/2026

Every Milestone deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

🎉 DID YOU KNOW? 🎉

On the last day of every month, ReNew Recovery Cafe takes time to celebrate YOU and the milestones along your journey! ❤️

We celebrate:
🎂 Birthdays
🌱 Recovery Anniversaries
🧠 Mental Wellness Milestones
✨ Personal Victories & New Beginnings
💪 The courage it takes to keep moving forward

Because not every milestone comes with a certificate or a big announcement. Sometimes the biggest victory is simply making it through another month, choosing recovery one more day, asking for help, or finding the strength to keep going.

09/29/2026

The ReNew Recovery Cafe Way- Meeting people where they are means being willing to meet them outside of what’s familiar and comfortable to us.

Sometimes meaningful connection doesn’t happen in an office.
Sometimes it doesn’t happen in a support group.
Sometimes a one-on-one conversation about recovery, mental wellness, or simply life can be more meaningful when it happens in an unconventional setting.

The key is being open-minded enough to ask: “What does support look like for this individual?” — rather than assuming it has to look the same for everyone.