07/26/2026
Five years ago, we opened the doors to the HOFFA House, an MCORR-certified men's Recovery Residence in Sykesville, Maryland. It's hard to believe it's already been five years. It feels like just yesterday we were holding our Community Support Day and cutting the ribbon.
These past five years have been filled with incredible success stories, heartbreaking losses, and countless reminders of why this work matters. When we began this journey, just two years after losing our loved one to an overdose, we knew there would be both light and darkness along the way. We made a commitment to help other families know their loved one had a safe place and a real chance at recovery.
As a nonprofit, we knew we'd have to roll up our sleeves, fundraising to keep the doors open while working to break the stigma surrounding addiction, a disease that impacts so many families and does not discriminate. What we didn't expect was the overwhelming support from our community and from people across Maryland who believed in our mission.
If someone had told us then that The HOFFA Foundation would impact thousands of lives in just five years, we would have never believed it.
Our very first House Leader became our first full-time Program Coordinator and helped identify another critical barrier in recovery: transportation. That led to HOFFA Transportation Services, which has now provided more than 10,000 free rides across Maryland for individuals seeking immediate treatment and continues to average 500 rides every month.
That work evolved into the HOFFA Helpline (1-866-577-9810), now staffed by three full-time employees who answer more than 1,000 calls every month, helping individuals and families find hope when they don't even know where to begin.
Today, we see an even bigger opportunity on the horizon with RecoverSphere, a model we believe can be replicated across Maryland to strengthen the continuum of care and save even more lives.
Looking back, it's incredible to think that all of this started with one decision: to turn pain into purpose by opening the doors of the HOFFA House.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has volunteered, donated, partnered with us, or simply believed in our mission. Please know that every single dollar raised goes directly toward saving lives in our community.
Here's to the next chapter. đź’ś
We are ready to make a BIG impact in our community!
Welcome to the HOFFA House in Sykesville!
www.hoffafoundation.org