REAL LIFE at the General Assembly

Posted: January 23, 2025 | Author: Real Life Staff

Today, we joined together with VARR, SAARA of Virginia, and other recovery organizations at the General Assembly in the state capital for Advocacy Day for Recovery! The day began with a large group session, where we learned about key bills being introduced and why they are important to the recovery community.

Afterward, we split into smaller groups and met with senators and delegates to share our experiences and advocate for important pieces of legislation. We even ran into Julie, one of our board members, in the elevator and grabbed a selfie with her!

Abbie, a REAL LIFE graduate, shared her perspective on the day: “It was nice to be able to show up to support something I really believe in and to try and help people who enter recovery after me.” She added, “It was awesome to see where all the action takes place and to learn more about the process.”

It was an inspiring day for all involved! Thank you so much to the legislators and staff who took the time to meet with us today!

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