The Wheelhouse

08/18/2026

Recovery isn’t powered by motivation alone.

Motivation can be strong one day and hard to find the next. Stress, relationships, work, money problems, and life can all affect how someone feels about recovery.

That’s why connection matters.

Peer recovery support gives people the chance to walk alongside others who understand the journey through lived experience. It can build trust, accountability, and a sense of belonging, especially in moments when recovery feels difficult.

These 8 images highlight that recovery doesn’t mean feeling strong every single day. It means building support that is there when motivation fades.

Take a look through the photos. Learn more: TheWheelhouse.org

08/18/2026

From Living in His Car to the Manager’s Office.

Jerry came to The Wheelhouse needing a place to start over. Today, he’s helping other men do the same.

His journey is a reminder that recovery isn’t just about putting down drugs and alcohol. It’s about rebuilding a life, one day at a time.

Jerry’s story is one of struggle, and perseverance, service, and hope.

Share this story. Someone who sees it today may need to know that where you are right now doesn’t have to be where your story ends.

👉 Read Jerry’s story, CLICK BELOW or go here: https//www.thewheelhouse.org/blog/From-Living-in-His-Car

Jerry came to The Wheelhouse looking for a safe place to stop drinking. Six months later, he is serving as House Manager, helping other men find the structure, accountability, and hope that helped him rebuild his own life.

08/17/2026

Recovery doesn’t happen overnight. It happens one day, one decision, and one man at a time.

At The Wheelhouse, our program is about more than simply putting down drugs and alcohol. It’s about helping men begin rebuilding the lives addiction tried to take from them.

Through structure, accountability, fellowship, service, and the principles of recovery, men are given the time and support they need to begin doing the hard work of changing their lives.

There are no quick fixes here. There are early mornings, meetings, responsibilities, setbacks, laughter, prayer, and, most importantly, hope.

Every man who walks through our doors has a story. And every one of them deserves the opportunity to start writing a new chapter.

❤️ This is what your support of The Wheelhouse makes possible.

Learn more about our program at TheWheelhouse.org.

08/13/2026

More than cake. More than an auction.

For four years, Mary Ellen has helped bring The Wheelhouse Cake Auction to life, organizing volunteers and watching cakes turn into meaningful support for men rebuilding their lives.

As she prepares to pass the torch, Mary Ellen reflects on the friendships, generosity, bidding wars, memorable cakes, and people who have made the experience so special.

As Mary Ellen says, “God used my love of cakes and my talents for a beautiful purpose.”

Read More:
https://thewheelhouse.org/more-than-cake

Mary Ellen’s love of baking became part of something much bigger through The Wheelhouse Cake Auction. After four years of leadership, she reflects on the cakes, friendships, volunteers, generosity, and community that have made the event so meaningful.

08/04/2026

Learning to Sit Still: Franklin’s First Four Weeks at The Wheelhouse - The Wheelhouse

Franklin’s first four weeks at The Wheelhouse have not erased every struggle, but they have given him a place to slow down and face the truth.

07/17/2026

BLOG - Recovery is personal, but it was never meant to be done alone.

Isolation can deepen shame, weaken accountability and make it easier to return to old habits. Community offers: connection, encouragement, honest support and the reminder that change is possible.

At The Wheelhouse, recovery is strengthened by peers, alumni, families, volunteers, churches, businesses, first responders, civic organizations and community partners who believe in second chances.

Read our latest blog: https://thewheelhouse.org/how-community-helps-recovery-why-isolation-is-so-dangerous/



https://thewheelhouse.org/how-community-helps-recovery-why-isolation-is-so-dangerous/

Recovery is strengthened through connection. Supportive relationships, peer accountability, service and community involvement help replace isolation with belonging, and remind people that they do not have to rebuild their lives alone.

07/15/2026

We are so grateful to the Golden Division of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for choosing to encourage the men in recovery at The Wheelhouse.

Members of the Golden Division are gathering together to prepare individual cards of encouragement for our residents.

A few kind words can make a powerful difference in the life of someone working hard to rebuild his life. These cards will remind our residents that people in the community believe in them, care about them, and are cheering them on in their recovery.

Thank you, Golden Division, for sharing your time, compassion, and encouragement with the men of The Wheelhouse!

07/09/2026

What's Georgette making at The Wheelhouse? 👀

Georgette Bedford Ford is in the kitchen alongside the men of The Wheelhouse, preparing a special dessert for tonight's Theater Night Fundraiser. This isn't just any recipe. It's one passed down from her mom, George Anne Bedford, who made it for her family.

There's something special about sharing a family tradition.

There's still time to join us! Show Tickets are still available at: www.TheWheelhouse.org/theater-night-2026

Every ticket helps support the life-changing work happening every day at The Wheelhouse.

07/05/2026

Theater. Costumes. Community. A great cause.

Join us Thursday, July 9, for Hairspray performed by Art Park Players, benefiting The Wheelhouse!

Show at 8:00 PM
Costume Contest during Intermission

Tickets are on sale now:
https://thewheelhouse.org/event/theater-night-2026/

07/05/2026

Make plans now for a fun night with friends, theater, and purpose.

The Wheelhouse Theater Night is happening Thursday, July 9, featuring Hairspray by Art Park Players, and every ticket helps benefit the work of The Wheelhouse.

Costume Contest during Intermission! Invite a friend, grab your tickets, and join us!

Buy tickets now:
https://thewheelhouse.org/event/theater-night-2026/