CONNECTIONS
A Monthly Newsletter for our Community
December 22, 2021
IN THIS EDITION:
WATCH: A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM RISE RECOVERY TO YOU - RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!

WATCH: KSAT EXCLUSIVE STORY - "THESE KIDS, WITHOUT THIS SCHOOL, WOULD BE FORGOTTEN."

CELEBRATE: RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST GRADUATE AND HONORS TANYA JOPLING FOR OUTSTANDING ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH IN RECOVERY
WATCH: TIPS TO STAY SAFE & HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

NEW VIRTUAL RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM TO SERVE SOUTH TEXAS YOUTH AND FAMILIES

SOUTH SAN ISD FOOD DRIVE SERVES 1,000 FAMILIES

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A Holiday Message from Your Rise Recovery Family
As we celebrate the holidays and say farewell to 2021, please consider an end-of-year contribution to support the life-saving, family transforming work happening each day at Rise Recovery. Your gift will help us continue to serve thousands of San Antonio youth, veterans and family members each year. Happy holidays from your Rise Recovery family and remember...RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!
"These kids, without this school, would be forgotten."
KSAT talks with Ben Jacobs, parent of a 16 year-old daughter attending Rise Inspire Academy, Beatrice Blackmon, RIA Administrator and Evita Marie Morin, Rise Recovery CEO.
Rise Inspire Academy Celebrates its First Graduate, Colin Gerard
Tanya Jopling, Honored for Outstanding Advocacy for Youth in Recovery
Colin Gerard, Rise Inspire Academy's first graduate celebrates with staff, friends and family at the Winter Formal, held December 11, 2021.
Tanya Jopling is awarded Outstanding Advocacy for Youth in Recovery at the Winter Formal. This first ever award will be named after Tanya in honor of her work with San Antonio youth in recovery.
"The holidays should never be scary and never be violent..."
Rise Recovery along with our community partners provide some tips to stay safe and healthy during the holidays.
Carrie Dawn Wilcoxson, pictured above, is a former investigator at the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services and currently works as a child and family case consultant and community advocate.
New Virtual Recovery Program to Serve
Youth & Families in South Texas
Program staff traveled to South Texas to host several Meet & Greets for the communities to learn more about our latest program supporting youth and families through virtual recovery services. Staff members include Ricky Hill, Jamie Brent, Jack Bolgren and Program Director, Lindsey Liles. Also pictured is Kristen Beno, Rise Recovery Development Director.
Helping Others: The Power of Giving & Living the 12th Step in Recovery
Our happy people helping at the South San ISD food drive where they served 1,000 families in one day! Way to go San Antonio - THE most giving community EVER!!! Shout out to Rise Recovery staff members Triston Munoz, Roy Reina, Justin Hewett and CEO, Evita Morin!
During this holiday season, if you or a loved one are struggling with drugs or alcohol, give us a call:
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