REAL LIFE Summer Graduation

Graduation represents so much more than reaching a milestone in recovery. These graduates put in the work, attending classes and meetings, contributing to their houses, building healthier relationships, maintaining full-time employment and continuing to grow along the way.

Keynote speaker Andre knows that journey well. A graduate of the REAL Program before it expanded into the community as REAL LIFE, Andre has since built a growing power washing business, had his rights restored and received his passport. His advice to this year’s graduates? “Stay confident. Stay motivated. Take. Your. Time.”

Graduate Alexis shared what it meant to find the courage to come back and keep moving forward. “One of the biggest things that recovery has given me is the opportunity to rebuild relationships with my family,” she said. That made graduation day even more meaningful, with her family there to celebrate alongside her.

Ervin, REAL LIFE Center Operations Coordinator and Senior Recovery Coach, closed the ceremony with an important reminder: graduation is a milestone, but the journey continues.

Congratulations to all 19 graduates! We are incredibly proud of the work you’ve put in and excited to see what comes next.