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Ms. Yvonne completed the Fresh Start Tioga Women's program. She was positive, inspirational, and caring. She always shar...
09/17/2026

Ms. Yvonne completed the Fresh Start Tioga Women's program. She was positive, inspirational, and caring. She always shared her resources with the community to help them in the areas they needed support from. Congratlations Yvonne!
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La Sra. Yvonne completó el programa Fresh Start Tioga Women's. Se mostró positiva, inspiradora y solidaria. Siempre compartió sus recursos con la comunidad para ayudar a las personas en las áreas donde necesitaban apoyo. ¡Felicidades, Yvonne!

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. Too many families lose someone before they got the chance to find recovery. We believe ...
08/31/2026

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. Too many families lose someone before they got the chance to find recovery. We believe every person deserves that chance — no shame, no judgment, just support. If you or someone you love is struggling, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is available 24/7: 1-800-662-4357. 💜

Today, we proudly celebrate the successful completion of Alfredo, one of our residents after six months in our program. ...
07/17/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate the successful completion of Alfredo, one of our residents after six months in our program. After spending many years incarcerated, he entered the program determined to build a new path for himself. Reentering the community comes with many challenges, but he faced them with resilience, determination, and a commitment to personal growth.

During his time with us, he took meaningful steps toward creating a brighter future. He enrolled in
college, demonstrating his dedication to furthering his education and expanding his opportunities.
He also worked hard to rebuild and strengthen his relationship with his daughter, recognizing the
importance of family and creating a positive foundation for the future.

His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, second chances, and the impact of setting goals and working toward them every day. The progress he has made serves as an inspiration and a reminder that meaningful change is possible when opportunity is met with determination.
We are proud of all he has accomplished during his time in our program and look forward to seeing
him continue to succeed in the next chapter of his life.
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Hoy celebramos con orgullo que Alfredo, uno de nuestros residentes, haya completado con éxito nuestro programa tras seis meses de participación. Tras pasar muchos años en prisión, ingresó al programa decidido a forjarse un nuevo camino. La reintegración a la comunidad conlleva numerosos desafíos, pero él los afrontó con resiliencia, determinación y un firme compromiso con su crecimiento personal.

Durante su estancia con nosotros, dio pasos significativos hacia la construcción de un futuro más prometedor. Se inscribió en estudios universitarios, demostrando su dedicación a continuar su formación y ampliar sus oportunidades. Asimismo, se esforzó por reconstruir y fortalecer la relación con su hija, reconociendo la importancia de la familia y sentando bases positivas para el futuro.

Su trayectoria es un testimonio del poder de la perseverancia y de las segundas oportunidades, así como del impacto que tiene fijarse metas y trabajar para alcanzarlas día a día. El progreso que ha logrado sirve de inspiración y nos recuerda que es posible lograr un cambio significativo cuando la oportunidad se une a la determinación.
Nos sentimos orgullosos de todo lo que ha conseguido durante su paso por el programa y esperamos verlo seguir cosechando éxitos en la próxima etapa de su vida.

Ms. Tienna deserves a big congratulations for completing the Tioga Street women's program. she has been actice in her re...
06/22/2026

Ms. Tienna deserves a big congratulations for completing the Tioga Street women's program. she has been actice in her recovery and recently obtained her own apartment she will be moving into with her husband. Great work!
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La Sra. Tienna merece una gran felicitación por haber completado el programa para mujeres de Tioga Street. Ha participado activamente en su recuperación y recientemente consiguió su propio apartamento, al que se mudará con su esposo. ¡Excelente trabajo!

At the 2920 women’s program they are making “clean jars.” For every week or month sober the residents add a gem 💎 to the...
06/03/2026

At the 2920 women’s program they are making “clean jars.” For every week or month sober the residents add a gem 💎 to their clean jar as a reminder that they can see and be proud of. We are calling these Gems for Jewels. Recognizing clean time is important and it is a fun and interactive way for the ladies to participate in their recovery. Shout out to Manager Glaneysha and her staff for coming up with this fun idea.
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En el programa para mujeres 2920 están elaborando «frascos de sobriedad». Por cada semana o mes de sobriedad, las residentes añaden una gema 💎 a su frasco, a modo de recordatorio tangible del que pueden sentirse orgullosas. A estas gemas las llamamos «Joyas». Reconocer el tiempo de sobriedad es importante, y esta es una forma divertida y agradable para que las damas participen activamente en su recuperación. Un reconocimiento especial a la gerente Glaneysha y a su equipo por idear esta divertida iniciativa.

Congratulations to Angeline. She just celebrated a year clean and has been a leader in the program. She has been achievi...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to Angeline. She just celebrated a year clean and has been a leader in the program. She has been achieving her goals and ready to give back to the community. Great work Angeline!
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¡Felicidades a Angeline! Acaba de celebrar un año limpia y ha sido una líder en el programa. Ha estado alcanzando sus metas y está lista para retribuir a la comunidad. ¡Gran trabajo, Angeline!

Meet Kyle. He has been in our Fresh Start Foundation 5 men’s program for 8 months. He has been a great role model to his...
03/30/2026

Meet Kyle. He has been in our Fresh Start Foundation 5 men’s program for 8 months. He has been a great role model to his peers and recently obtained employment at Xfinity Arena. Keep up the great work Kyle!
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Les presentamos a Kyle. Lleva 8 meses en nuestro programa para hombres «Fresh Start Foundation 5». Ha sido un gran modelo a seguir para sus compañeros y recientemente consiguió empleo en el Xfinity Arena. ¡Sigue haciendo un gran trabajo, Kyle!

We wanted to take a minute to congratulate one of our residents, Peter. He’s been a resident since June of 2025 and he j...
03/19/2026

We wanted to take a minute to congratulate one of our residents, Peter. He’s been a resident since June of 2025 and he just completed peer specialist training. Great work Peter!
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Queríamos tomarnos un minuto para felicitar a uno de nuestros residentes, Peter. Ha sido residente desde junio de 2025 y acaba de completar su capacitación como especialista par. ¡Excelente trabajo, Peter!

Meet Loretta! She came through the Fresh Start Foundation 6 women’s program and has been a great example of recovery and...
03/05/2026

Meet Loretta! She came through the Fresh Start Foundation 6 women’s program and has been a great example of recovery and always put her hand out to the newcomer. She obtained employment in a restaurant and has worked her way up to supervisor at work. Great job Loretta!
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¡Les presento a Loretta! Llegó a través del programa para 6 mujeres de la Fundación Fresh Start y ha sido un gran ejemplo de recuperación, siempre dispuesta a ayudar a los recién llegados. Consiguió trabajo en un restaurante y ha ascendido hasta convertirse en supervisora. ¡Excelente trabajo, Loretta!

Congratulations goes out to Jennifer, who is a resident at our womens Fresh Stat 6 program. Jennifer got accepted into a...
02/13/2026

Congratulations goes out to Jennifer, who is a resident at our womens Fresh Stat 6 program. Jennifer got accepted into a phlebotomy program at Drexel university. Awesome job Jennifer!
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Felicitaciones a Jennifer, residente en nuestro programa Fresh Stat 6 para mujeres. Jennifer fue aceptada en un programa de flebotomía en la Universidad de Drexel. ¡Excelente trabajo, Jennifer!

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