Welcome to the FTR Newsletter! Stay updated on new programs and events, media highlights and what our awesome volunteers and donors are doing for our recovery community.
Thank you for your support!
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Mark Miller Subaru recently announced their 2021 Subaru Love Promise Partners and we are so excited to announce that Fit To Recover was named Mark Miller Subaru's Loves to Care Partner! We are so excited to continue our partnership with Mark Miller Subaru and look forward to helping people in recovery.
What is the Subaru Love Promise?
Subaru and their retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is their vision of respecting all people. The Subaru Love Promise is their commitment to show love and respect to their customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world. For more information about the Subaru Love Promise, visit Mark Miller Subaru's website.
For our first Loves to Care Act of Kindness, Fit To Recover teamed up with Mark Miller Subaru to help deliver books and hand sanitizer to students at Riley Elementary, which is a Title 1 school located next door to Fit To Recover. Riley Elementary students are going back to in-person learning and we want to help keep them safe from COVID-19. To read more about this Act of Kindness, please visit Mark Miller Subaru's website.
We are still collecting kids face masks and hand sanitzer for students and teachers at Riley Elementary, so if you'd like to contribute, please have these items delivered to Fit To Recover (789 West 1390 South SLC UT 84104). You can also bring in your donations to Fit To Recover anytime until the end of the month. We have a donation box set up in the Main Lobby.
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Coming Soon to an
Online Store Near You!
Our friends over at ThirdSun, who created our amazing new website, are now working on creating the FTR Online Store where you'll be able to buy the latest FTR merchandise (T-shirts, sweatshirts, beanies and hats) from the comfort of your home.
We hope to launch the FTR Online Store by the end of February. Stay tuned for more information!
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Wellness Challenge Update |
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Our 6-week Wellness Challenge started on January 4th and runs until Feb 15th and consists of completing 27 workouts, 12 active rest days and 3 nutrition classes. The premise of this challenge is to lay a solid fitness and nutrition foundation for the year ahead that prioritizes health and sustainable practices. We wanted to do a challenge that was simple but effective in creating new healthy habits for the new year. Anyone who completes all 42 prompts in the 6 weeks will be entered to win either $200 cash or a $100 Smith's grocery gift card.
From a fitness point-of-view, it was really important to incorporate rest days and active recovery into this challenge because most people tend to struggle with rest days, yet it's one of the most important for overall health. Vicki, our Fitness Pillar Lead says, "I have been very excited about the amount of consistency and overall energy about the challenge. I’ve really appreciated that people are asking questions and wanting feedback and really trying to become more well rounded in their health."
The nutrition criteria for this challenge is to attend (virtually or in-person) a minimum of three out of the six weekly nutrition classes led by FTR dietitian, Corinna Coffin. In these classes, Corinna covers important topics including: nutrition basics, balanced plate, mind & body, intuitive and mindful eating, meal planning 101, nutrition for performance, and supplement evaluation/considerations. With a better understanding in these areas, FTR members can feel confident in their knowledge and ability to formulate a nutrition strategy that fits their lifestyle goals and needs.
Good luck everyone and keep up the great work!
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This month we would like to give a big shout out to Christina Rogers. Christina
has been consistent with the Wellness Challenge, attending the nutrition class and women’s workout every week. She is kind, dedicated, and always there to support the next person. We appreciate you Christina, and are grateful you are a part of the FTR community!
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Introducing The FTR
'Recovery Radar' Podcast!
Big news! Our Creative Arts Pillar Lead, Tony, and Creative Arts Music Volunteer, Ben (aka ThinkBenjamin) started the FTR Podcast. It's called Recovery Radar and it features people in recovery from the FTR community. The first episode was released February 1st. Check it out! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss out on the latest podcast.
Deeply Rooted IV
Our Music Group has been hard at work, preparing for the up-coming Deeply Rooted IV Concert! Please join us Saturday February 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Also, we please ask that you turn on your camera so that our performers can see you. It is more interactive and fun for our performers to see their audience.
FTR in the News!
Our music program was featured on KUTV News. Click on the image below to learn all about how music therapy can benefit those in recovery. If you're interested in joining in on the music fun, join us on either Working' Wednesday's where we focus on song writing, or Freestyle Friday's where we have more of an open jam session. Classes start at 6:30 pm Wednesday and Friday.
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Last month, FTR partnered with Soap To Hope - a local nonprofit here in Salt Lake City whose goal is to build awareness, offer resources, and advocate for women, men, and teenagers who have been sexually exploited - to deliver warm clothes, beanies, blankets, hand warmers and gloves, and snacks to our less fortunate community members. We had a total of 26 volunteers, many from Wasatch Crest Recovery, help distribute clothing and snacks to homeless individuals living in North Salt Lake. Thank you to everyone who donated their time and energy to this event.
We have two upcoming Service projects!
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Ongoing: We are still collecting hand sanitizer and kid-size face masks for students returning to in-person learning next door at Riley Elementary. If you'd like to order face masks, such as these cute kids face masks, and have them delivered, please ship them to Fit To Recover (789 West 1390 South SLC UT 84104). We will donate all your COVID-19 safety gear-donations at the end of February.
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Saturday February 13 at 11:00 am: We will be planting native trees along the Jordan River together with the Jordan River Commission. Meet at the gym at 11:00 am, Saturday February 13 and we will carpool to the Fife Wetlands Preserve. Please note, this will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. If you're interested in participating, please contact Maara at (385) 267-2050. You also need to sign up with the Jordan River Commission. To sign up, please click here. For more information about the event, check out the flyer below.
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Thank You to our Grand Donors:
David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation
George and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation
Intermountain Healthcare
Larry H. Miller Charities
Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation
Mark Miller Subaru
Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
Salt Lake City Arts Council
SelectHealth
Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Steven B. Achelis Foundation
The Kroger Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation
Utah Medical Association
Wheeler Foundation
Zions Bank
Zoo, Arts and Parks
And Thank You to our Recovery Partners!
Acqua Recovery - Ascend Recovery - Balance House - Brighton Recovery - Chateau Recovery - Crossroad Academy - Red Barn Farm - The Haven - Highland Ridge - Journey Treatment Centers - Odyssey House - Pinnacle Recovery- Recovery Ways - Renaissance Ranch Treatment Centers - Salt Lake County Youth Services - Strong Hope/Salt Lake Behavioral Health - Turning Point Recovery - Wasatch Crest Recovery
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FIT TO RECOVER IS A NONPROFIT GYM AND COMMUNITY CENTER FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD). OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM SUD WITH A SAFE PLACE TO CONNECT THROUGH FITNESS, NUTRITION, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN OUR MISSION.
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