"Who? Not who, but the one

needs to be saved,

the one who hurts,

the one who screams,

the one who cries,

the one who falls,

the one who hides,

even the one who seems to be ok.

Not who,

but the one in front of you,

that is who

to be saved,"

-Jose A. Moran

A MESSAGE FROM OUR C.E.O.

Above is a photo of our speakers at the Overdose Awareness Symposium in Soledad who shared powerful stories last month. We had over 140 guests! Special thanks to Mayor Velasquez for emceeing. Are you ready for our 5K Run or 2 mile walk next Saturday, September 20th at 8:30am in Marina? It is not too late but you need to sign up right away! Cut off is the middle of next week if you want to ensure a t-shirt and medal. Fleet Feet will have your bibs and shirts for pick up all day on Friday, September 19th. Don’t miss Brad’s story celebrating one year at our Bridge housing community in Marina! Brad inspires so many of us. And we are so proud to say the 55 units are fully occupied. As always, Recovery Happens, and you are part of it!  

-Anna Foglia, C.E.O

Register Now for

Recovery Run 2025!

Sun Street Centers is proud to host this year’s Annual Recovery Run on Saturday, September 20! This family-friendly event promotes healthy lifestyles, raises awareness around substance use disorder, and celebrates the power of long-term recovery in our community. Proceeds support treatment, recovery, and prevention education programs.

Spots are limited and selling quickly, register today to secure your place! To register, click here

Each year, the Recovery Run honors someone who embodies strength in recovery. This year’s Recovery Run Honoree is Danny Dedmon, recognized for his remarkable transformation and service to the community.

For 27 years, Danny cycled in and out of prison, struggling with substance use and loss. After the deaths of his mother and grandfather, he had no support system, until Sun Street Centers came into the picture. Upon his early release eight years ago, Danny enrolled in the Men’s Residential Program in Salinas, ready to change.

What changed everything? Trust. “For a long time, no one trusted me... being trusted was a big thing for me. It still is.”

Today, Danny is the Program Manager at the Sun Street Centers' Sobering Center, supports the unhoused, and volunteers with Friends of the Salinas Public Library. His journey reflects the heart of recovery: rebuilding trust, finding purpose, and giving back.

Let's celebrate recovery, community, and hope!

Join us September 20!

Hope in Action:

Honoring Recovery Month Together

Sun Street Centers Team at City of Marina City Hall

City of Seaside

City of Salinas

City of Monterey

In addition to these proclamations, we proudly took part in a county-wide Day of Hope, a unified effort to celebrate recovery and inspire our communities. This special day featured three simultaneous events held across the county, in collaboration with Community Human Services and Valley Health Associates. Together, we spread messages of hope through the 'Tree of Hope' activity, while celebrating side by side with clients, families, and community members. It was a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and thriving in every corner of our region.

Sun Street Centers hosted a Day of Hope celebration in King City, CA, featuring a series of workshops such as "Recovery and Art" and "Stories of Recovery." These sessions gave participants the opportunity to hear personal recovery stories and explore how art can serve as a therapeutic outlet during times of loneliness or emotional struggle. Special thanks to Sol Treasures for hosting the art workshop, and heartfelt appreciation to everyone who participated in the informational sessions, as well as to those who joined the two additional events held in other parts of the county.

Photos from Day of Hope in King City, CA

One Year, Many Lives Changed:

Hope Housing's Impact Story

(left to right) Brad, Andrea, Pamela Smith, Hope Housing Clinical Supervisor, and Henry Gomez, Program Director for Hope Housing

“Being part of this community has really helped. I made a lot of new friends. It’s cool because we don’t have the exact same story but basically everyone’s story here is the same idea… struggling with an addiction and now trying to overcome that.”

-Brad

Hope Housing is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary! In partnership with Monterey County Behavioral Health, Sun Street Centers, Interim Inc., the Housing Resource Center, and the Housing Authority of Monterey County, Hope Housing provides safe, supportive, and temporary housing for individuals and families affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

As a Bridge Housing program, it offers residents up to 18 months of housing while they stabilize, engage in treatment, and work toward securing permanent housing. Through a trauma-informed and personalized approach, Hope Housing fosters recovery, community, and lasting success. Andrea and Brad's story is one example of the life-changing support Hope Housing offers.

Just a year ago, Andrea and Brad were unhoused on the streets of Salinas. Brad’s congestive heart failure worsened due to drug use, and he was hospitalized with life-threatening complications. During this time, Andrea found out she was pregnant, a turning point that inspired them both to get sober.

On November 10th, they committed to recovery. After Brad’s hospital stay, he was referred to Dr. Casey Grover, who connected him with Hope Housing. The couple moved in to Hope Housing in February 2025 and have been moving forward with their goals ever since.

“Since we decided to get clean... a lot of good things happen and they continue to happen every day."

Today, their baby is healthy, they’re celebrating almost one year of sobriety, and Brad has reconnected with his family. Hope Housing has provided a safe space for them to heal, grow, and work toward a brighter future.

Recovery • Counseling • Education • Prevention

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