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08/31/2026

08/31/2026

A big thank you to TMJ4’s The Morning Blend for shining a light on International Overdose Awareness Day and the importance of coming together in the face of the overdose crisis.

Please join us for our International Overdose Awareness Day event tonight at 6 p.m. at the Times Cinema. We’ll feature a screening of “Tipping the Pain Scale” followed by a panel discussion with some of the top organizations working the front lines of Milwaukee’s addiction crisis. Help us honor those we’ve lost, support those in recovery, stand alongside families, and create space for hope. Free admission. Register at http://serenityinns.org/events. 💜

Serenity Inns discusses overdose awareness, recovery success stories and how Milwaukee families can support those affected by addiction.

08/31/2026

Earlier this summer, Serenity Inns assumed operations of Vin Baker Recovery, an 8,000-square-foot facility at 4757 N. 76th St. Services provided there include intensive day treatment and outpatient treatment, though the organization plans to build a residential facility upstairs.

They plan to create 14 beds there, increasing the total residential spaces provided by Serenity Inns to 54.

Fatal overdoses have decreased in the county in recent years, though disparities in deaths still exist. Nearly half of overdose victims this year were African American.

08/04/2026

Purple is more than a color. It’s a promise to remember. 💜
Every overdose death is someone’s son, daughter, parent, sibling, or friend. On International Overdose Awareness Day, join Serenity Inns for an evening of education, conversation, and hope as we present “Tipping the Pain Scale.”

🎬 Movie & Panel Discussion
📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
📍 The Times Cinema
5906 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
🎟️ Free Admission

Together, we can reduce stigma, honor those we’ve lost, support those in recovery, and inspire action in our community.

Register by scanning the QR code or visiting https://lnkd.in/g3ArGYgC.

07/18/2026

Recovery is not about what you lost. It’s about what you gain.

Vin Baker’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is built on humility, discipline, purpose, and hope. While many focused on the headlines, Vin focused on something far more important: waking up every morning sober, showing up to work, and rebuilding his life one day at a time.

At Serenity Inns, we witness stories of transformation like this every day. Recovery is not defined by your past. It is defined by the courage to begin again and the commitment to keep moving forward.

We are honored to partner with Vin Baker Recovery to help men reclaim their lives, restore their dignity, and build a future filled with hope. Every life changed is proof that recovery is possible.

If you believe in second chances and want to help ensure no one is turned away because they cannot afford treatment, please consider making a donation today.

❤️ Donate: https://www.serenityinns.org/donate

Together, we can change lives.

Vin Baker said working at Starbucks after his NBA career became an important part of his recovery from addiction. Although headlines focused on the contrast between his basketball earnings and his new job, Baker said the experience gave him structure, responsibility and pride in his sobriety.

Reflecting on how the story was covered, Baker said:

“So many articles came out saying, ‘NBA player made $100 million, now working at Starbucks.’ To be perfectly honest, it was one of the best years of my life.”

Baker said his happiness came from beginning each day sober and being able to perform the work expected of him:

“I was happy that I was sober. I was waking up every morning not needing alcohol or drugs. I was actually doing the job.”

Describing the discipline the job required, Baker added:

“I’d close the store at 11:30 at night and be back at 4 in the morning to open it. It disciplined me. Going from an All-NBA player to being a Starbucks manager takes a level of humility.”

07/18/2026

Serenity Inns is a place of healing and hope for men in recovery from substance use disorder. Recovery is a difficult road, and we ensure the men in our care never wal...