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SUMMARY:Ages 18-24 (Ambassadors of Peace 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Become a Champion for Change in our DC Communities and get paid to learn! The Ambassadors of Peace 2024 for ages 18 to 24 is well underway! The free elite program provides paid training to DC residents in the areas of peace advocacy\, leadership\, and drug prevention.  To apply\, please visit http://tiny.cc/dcapril1.
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/ages-18-24-ambassadors-of-peace-2024/
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SUMMARY:Ages 12-17 (Ambassadors of Peace 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Become a Champion for Change in our DC Communities and get paid to learn! The Ambassadors of Peace 2024 for ages 12 to 17 is well underway! This 10-week free elite program provides paid training to DC residents in the areas of peace advocacy\, leadership\, and drug prevention.  To apply\, please visit http://tiny.cc/dcapril3.
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/ages-12-17-ambassadors-of-peace-2024/
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SUMMARY:Back To School Community Day
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, August 15\, 2024\, DC Recovery participated in the “Back to School Community Day” event with one of the D.C. Mayor’s Outreach teams. The successful Ward 7 event was held at the Capital View Neighborhood Library located at 5001 Central Avenue\, N.E. and in attendance were service groups such as AmeriHealth\, MedStar Family Choice\, and the D.C. Public Library. DC Recovery had the opportunity to meet with many of the participants and discuss their “long-term recovery services” offered through community outreach and at our Peer Operated Center located at 5656A 3rd Street\, N.E. \nThe fun-filled day was accompanied by a live band\, a D.J.\, and food. \nThank you Capital View Neighborhood Library\, the participants\, and all outreach teams for making this back-to-school event a success for the community! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance and\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) (202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/back-to-school-community-day/
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SUMMARY:WCNA38 (The Power of Love)
DESCRIPTION:     \nAfter almost 30 years\, the World Convention returned to Washington\, DC\, 29 August – 1 September 2024! As expected\, it was the largest convention ever held grossing over 18\,000. The convention proved to be equipped with the facilities required to hold a massive crowd\, the security required for a large event in a capital city\, translations\, ADA accommodations\, equipment and labor\, and the technology to make the meetings visible and available in the convention center and around the world. \nThe World Convention of Narcotics Anonymous (WCNA) workgroup and more than 1500 volunteers made this event possible. Each team member exemplified this year’s theme\, the “Power of Love” with their actions and goodwill to bring the complex vision into reality. The NA World Convention is an unforgettable experience. This was the first time we’ve gathered since 2018 in the District of Columbia The Grand Hyatt Washington on 1000 H Street\, NW was also used for the large volume of guest and for all night marathon meetings. \nParticipants included Mark Spence\, Oxford House\, Kathleen Gibson\, CEO Oxford House\, Tony “GLOBE” and our DC Recovery team members Anna Mable Jones\, Community Liaison\, Community Bridges\, Janice Ferebee\, David Mays\, Judy West and Brian Person\, Community Outreach Coordinator. \nWhat a success! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/wcna38-work-convention-narcotics-anonymous/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T180000
DTSTAMP:20240902T115337Z
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SUMMARY:17th Annual 6-Months Moratorium
DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual 6-Month Moratorium to stop the killings.
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/17th-annual-6-months-moratorium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T210000
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SUMMARY:The Variety Show - August 31\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:It’s happening again! It’s that time! DC Recovery’s end-of-the-month Variety Show packed with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, bands\, and much much more. Don’t miss out! \nJoin us for fellowship\, laughter\, and overall fun. See you there! \nSaturday\, August 31st. The doors opens at 6:00 pm and showtime is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Mark your calendars because The Variety Show is held the last Saturday of every month so check out the dates found on the picture! We look forward to seeing you. \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-variety-show-august-31-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T140000
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SUMMARY:Faces & Voices of Recovery - The National Press Club Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:DC Recovery was invited to attend a luncheon at The National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.. The luncheon was hosted by Faces & Voices of Recovery on Thursday\, September 5th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Eloquent speakers included Anna Mabel Jones\, Community Liaison\, Community Bridges and Dr. Felecia Pullen\, President & CEO\, Pillars. DC Recovery’s Community Outreach Coordinator and Certified Peer Recovery Supervisor\, Brian Person\, had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Marquita Duvernay the Clinical Director of the Residential Program Center in Arlington\, VA. Dr. Duvernay hosted our Dual-diagnosed Zoom class during the COVID pandemic affectionately called “Double\, Trouble”\, and Ms. Imani Walker\, Recovery Support Coordinator DBH. \nFaces & Voices also created a first-of-its-kind national RCO certification. This new certification\, along with our Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services (CAPRSS)\, cements our already-high standards for peer support service delivery. They have also contributed to 20 Congressional Bills while influencing legislative policies such as: \nRemoval of the drug felony ban from SNAP/TANF benefits. \nSupport for the Second Chance Act and the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act (MOTAA). \nEndorsement of acts like TREATS\, CARE\, and other supportive policies They also noted that Recovery is an important part of the Biden and Harris administration. \nThank you Faces & Voices of Recovery! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/faces-voices-recovery-national-press-club-luncheon/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T140000
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SUMMARY:Walk for Recovery 2024 - Faces & Voices/SAMHSA/Friends of Recovery
DESCRIPTION:   \nThis year’s Walk for Recovery 2024 started after the National Press Club luncheon\, hosted by Faces & Voices of Recovery. The walk began Freedom Plaza and continued down to the monument. Dozens of folks participated including some who had joined that day as a result of the speech given by Anna Mable Jones\, the Community Liaison and Community Bridges leader. Ms. Jones directed her speech to the crowd explaining the significance of the walk-a-thon to the recovery community and the purpose of National Recovery Month. \nThe goal of National Recovery Month is to raise awareness that hope and healing from mental health and substance use problems are real and possible. It highlights the availability of evidence-based treatment and recovery support services\, celebrates the nation’s strong recovery community\, recognizes the commitment of service providers and communities that make recovery possible\, and demonstrates the national recovery community’s dedication. \nStar-studded moments included the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use\, Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon\, leading SAMHSA and other Federal Agencies\, Recovery Communities\, and additional organizations in the “Walk for Recovery” \nWant to see pictures from The National Press Club luncheon\, click this link https://dcrecovery.org/event/faces-voices-recovery-national-press-club-luncheon/. \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/walk-for-recovery-2024-faces-voices-samhsa-friends-of-recovery/
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SUMMARY:AIDS 2024 Workshop & Dinner - Clinical Education Alliance (CEA)
DESCRIPTION:September is a celebratory time for honoring the courageous folks who have overcome substance use disorders. (SUD). This is why the month is deemed National Recovery Month\, full of beneficial events including workshops\, conferences\, and dinner gatherings to pay tribute and September 5\, 2024 did not disappoint. On September 5\, 2024\, The Clinical Education Alliance (CEA) hosted a “What Did We Learn” dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse located on 600 13th Street NW to recap the information presented earlier at the AIDS 2024 workshop from 6pm to 9pm. The presenters were Drs. Roger Bedimo and Princy N. Kumar who both discussed integrating the latest data from AIDS 2024 into practice.  The well-structured workshop reiterated topics such as “Contemporary HIV Treatment and Prevention 2024: Overcoming Barriers to PrEP Uptake” to reinforce all learnings. \nDC Recovery’s Community Outreach Coordinator\, Brian Person\, effectively network with several of the event’s illustrious guests such as Mr. Larry Gourdine\, Director of Psychiatric Institute of Washington\, Mr. Thomas Moore\, Patient Advocate at Recovery Centers of America and last but not least Ms. Caren Kirkland\, Director\, Strategic Planning\, Pathways to Housing. \nIt is always a blessing to attend events that not only honor the courageous folks in our community but events that share the much-needed information to uplift those in the community who struggle with SUD-related disorders. \nWell done\, CEA! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd St. NE Washington\, D.C. 20011\n(202) 916-5589 ext.104
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/aids-2024-workshop-dinner-clinical-education-alliance-cea/
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SUMMARY:DC State Fair - Franklin Park
DESCRIPTION:        \nThe DC State Fair! \nDC Recovery’s outreach efforts are not only rewarding but sometimes can be fun. Case in point\, Brian Person\, DC Recovery’s Community Outreach Coordinator\, attended The DC State Fair on September 7th\, 2024 at Franklin Park. Brian’s productive day included spreading the word to participants about recovery services\, accompanied with distributing dozens of DC Recovery pamphlets\, and chatting with some of the Fair’s mascots such as “Wendy Water Drop”. \nRewarding and Fun – what a magical combination! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/dc-state-fair-franklin-park/
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SUMMARY:Farragut Square Park - 17th Street\, N.W.
DESCRIPTION:OUTREACH IS EVERYTHING! OUTREACH IS NECESSARY! \nOn September 7th\, 2024\, Brian Person\, DC Recovery’s Community Outreach Coordinator and Certified Peer Recovery Supervisor\, spent time with Minister Gary Hynson at Farragut Square Park between I & K Streets\, N.W.  on  17th Street. Minister Hynson and his team were at the park doing the “real” tasks of directly improving our community by feeding the homeless\, and distributing bibles\, clothes\, and additional resources. \nBrian extended his hand to Minister Hynson to plan future outreach efforts in coordination with the Minister who visits the park every other weekend. The efforts must and will continue with the help of Minister Hynson and his team and the coordinated outreach efforts of DC Recovery\, along with additional community organizations. \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/farragut-square-park-17th-street-n-w/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20240918T122650Z
CREATED:20240918T120950Z
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SUMMARY:Community United Methodist Church (DC) - 73rd Anniversary & Pop-Up Shop
DESCRIPTION:What a joyous event to attend that was full of fellowship\, fun\, and partnership. On September 14\, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, DC Recovery participated in the celebration of The Community United Methodist Church’s 73rd Anniversary located at 1525 Levis Street\, N.E. in Washington\, D.C.. Their robust “Pop-Up Shop” of tables included crafts\, jewelry\, food\, clothing\, and services.  DC Recovery’s Outreach Team used the opportunity to engage with the Trinidad community and present their peer-led recovery services. \nWhat a blessing to partner with CUMC! We look forward to the next event. \nMr. Brian Person (he\, him\, his)\nCommunity Outreach Coordinator\, Certified Peer Recovery Supervisor\, and\nCertified Harm Reduction Specialist\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/community-united-methodist-church-dc-73rd-anniversary-pop-up-shop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240915T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T163000
DTSTAMP:20240923T084734Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Recovery @ The Nationals Park
DESCRIPTION:            \nOn September 15\, 2024\, DC Recovery and some of its community partners had a glorious day at D.C.’s Nationals Park. The event was organized to honor National Recovery Month\, in collaboration with Washington\, Nationals MLB\, Community Bridges\, Oxford House\, Federal City\, and Ardan House. DC Recovery was accompanied by 30 awesome individuals who are currently in treatment and recovery\, along with their families. Check out the pictures. \nWe all had a fun-filled celebration that day at Nationals Park where our Nationals hosted the Miami Marlins. By the way\, our “NATS won!!! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/national-day-of-recovery-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20240918T131850Z
CREATED:20240918T131734Z
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Olmstead Community Integration Conference (The Arc)
DESCRIPTION:       \nCommunity\, professional\, and technological inclusion for our mental and physically-challenged citizens. \nThis is what the  DC Department of Behavioral Health\, the DC Office of Disability Rights\, and certainly DC Recovery Community Alliance (DC Recovery) believe: Community\, professional\, and technological inclusion for our mental and physically-challenged citizens. That is why DC Recovery attended the 16th Annual Olmstead Community Integration Conference on Tuesday\, September 17th\, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. \nThe United States Supreme Court ruled in 1999 that segregation of persons with disabilities is discrimination and violates the American Disabilities Act. Therefore\, public entities including state and local governments must provide appropriate and available community-based services to persons with disabilities.  As a result\, in 2012 the Office of Disability Rights published the District’s Olmstead Community Integration Plan. DC Recovery was honored to participate in September 17th’s celebration of the passing of this major legislation and contributed with resources and education\, to the celebration’s theme: “Looking Back – Looking Forward”. \nWell done DBH\, ODR\, and DC Recovery! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/16th-annual-olmstead-community-integration-conference-the-arc/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T040000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T190000
DTSTAMP:20241002T121651Z
CREATED:20240913T134334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T121651Z
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SUMMARY:The h3 Project's 4th Annual Opioid Awareness
DESCRIPTION:The “Rise to the Challenge: Make an Impact on DC’s Opioid Crisis” event was a success! The 2024 theme for the 4th Annual Opioid Union Station event took place on September 18\, 2024  from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in front of Union Station located at Columbus Circle\, 50 Massachusetts Avenue\, N.E\, Washington\, D.C. 20002. Many participated included the Mayor’s Police Outreach team\, Officer Jeremiah Jones and his new task force\, Dr. Ami Angell\, the CEO of h3 Project Team and the Union Station MPD Police staff. \nDC Recovery was fortunate to participate and provide a table with educational handouts. Our Community Outreach Coordinator\, Brian Person\, took the time to answer the visitors’ questions and to illustrate on how to accurately perform an opioid overdose reversal using NARCAN training techniques. \nThanks to all who organized the event and thanks to all participants! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd St. NE\nWashington\, DC 20011
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-h3-projects-4th-annual-opioid-awareness/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T183000
DTSTAMP:20241016T101103Z
CREATED:20240910T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T101103Z
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SUMMARY:Empowerment Summit
DESCRIPTION:D.C.’s 1st Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit!!! \nCome and join us on September 24th\, 2024 for the celebration of D.C.’s 1st Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit. An illustrious group of speakers\, community partners\, and community leaders will gather at DC Recovery’s Peer Operated Center from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Refreshments\, raffles\, and prizes will be apart of this educational\, motivational\, and overall fun-filled day. \nSee you soon! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\n5656A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, D.C. 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/empowerment-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20241016T100812Z
CREATED:20240910T175409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T100812Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Stigma In Our Communities
DESCRIPTION:          \nWhen it comes to overdoses caused by opioids\, the highest rates of death were in West Virginia\, where 49.6 out of every 100\,000 persons died from an opioid-involved overdose death. Coming in second was Ohio with an opioid overdose rate of 39.2. The third highest rates of death occurred in Washington\, D.C.\, where the rate was 34.7. These numbers and rankings for opioid-related overdoses are unacceptable and therefore organizations like DC Recovery and community providers will continue to ban together to one day eradicate these overdoses and all illnesses related to substance use disorders (SUD). \nOn Friday\, September 27th\, 2024\, Community Bridges\, Oxford House\, Volunteers of America\, and DC Recovery joined forces at our Peer Operated Center to discuss how to combat the stigma surrounding SUD. The awesome turnout of providers\, clinicians\, and community participants provided the conversation and education needed to better serve those in the communities who are on the courageous road to long-term recovery. Catered food\, educational bags of handouts\, bottled waters\, hand sanitizers and NARCAN were some of the valuables distributed. \nThis was certainly an event that will periodically occur and remain on the radar of community servants and providers. \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, D.C. 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/addressing-stigma-in-our-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T210000
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SUMMARY:The Variety Show (Featuring Linda Elliott) - Sept 28th
DESCRIPTION:      \nDC Recovery’s end-of-the-month Variety Show packed with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, bands\, and much much more was a big hit on September 28th\, 2024. This month’s show spotlighted Linda Elliott: a singer\, actress\, and screenwriter delivered an inspiring performance! \nAll are welcome so come join us for fellowship\, laughter\, and overall fun with an open mic. See you there! \nThe doors opened at 6:00 pm and showtime was from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with refreshments served. Look out for future upcoming variety shows the last Saturday of every month! The dates are below. We look forward to seeing you. \nUpcoming Remaining 2024 Variety Shows\nOctober 26th\nNovember 30th\nDecember 28th \nLocation:\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592 \nMusic By: Tim Gant aka “DJ GGT”\nHosted By: Tobal daGriot
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-variety-show-linda-elliott-sept-28th/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20241016T102342Z
CREATED:20241002T132738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T102342Z
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SUMMARY:Mobilize Recovery Bus Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:https://dcrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Final-Bus-Tiour-Video.mp4\n  \n           \nWe are honored to participate with partnering organizations and community leaders in this year’s Mobilize Recovery Bus Tour 2024! The Bus Tour organized by Mobilize Recovery (MR) is a cross-country event with stops in the Washington\, D.C. area in the October. Join us on Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024 when DC Recovery will be participating with MR\, community advocates\, and allies to help educate the public and bring hope for long-term recovery. \nBlock off your calendars and join us at DC’s Chinatown on this important day! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/mobilize-recovery-bus-tour-2024/
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SUMMARY:The Variety Show (October 26th)
DESCRIPTION:     \nOctober’s Variety Show was another huge success! Mr. Roger Wright alias Tobal daGriot (CEO) of Raisin Da Bottom Productions held its 13th year anniversary celebration at the Recovery Community Alliance Peer Operated Center on Saturday October 26th 2024. Dozens of patrons were able to enjoy a live performance by Count Crackula and his zombie minions.  The protagonist delivered harrowing tales of drug addiction like Tales from the Crypt and Dope Man’s Slave.  They were also sharing humor in the form of skits with the law and relationships and an open mic! The monthly raffle gave all the potential opportunity to win Cash Money/Gas Money prizes.  They ended the evening with refreshments for everyone.  Tobal and his team made the celebration a tremendous success. \nCheck out the photos! Great job\, Tobal and Team! \nWe have two more Variety shows left in 2024: November 30th and December 28th. Do not miss the Variety Show. It is packed with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, bands\, and much much more for a big hit. All are welcome so come join us for fellowship\, laughter\, and overall fun with an open mic. See you there! \nThe doors will open at 6:00 pm and showtime is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with refreshments served. Look out for future upcoming variety shows the last Saturday of every month! The dates are below. We look forward to seeing you. \nRemaining 2024 Variety Shows\nNovember 30th\nDecember 28th \nLocation:\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592 \nMusic By: Tim Gant aka “DJ GGT”\nHosted By: Tobal daGriot
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-variety-show-october-26th/
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SUMMARY:The Variety Show (A Family Affair featuring Reverb)
DESCRIPTION:DC Recovery’s end-of-the-month Variety Show packed with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, bands\, and much much more is always a big hit. Join us on Saturday\, November 30th for this month’s Variety Show featuring Reverb! All are welcome so come join us for fellowship\, laughter\, and overall fun. \nDoors open at 4:00 pm and showtime is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with refreshments served. Don’t forget to sign up between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm for the open mic for audience participation. Look out for future upcoming variety shows the last Saturday of every month! The dates are below. We look forward to seeing you on November 30th. \nRemaining 2024 Variety Shows\nDecember 28th \nPresented By: Raisin’ da Bottom Productions \nHosted By: Tobal daGriot \nVariety Show Location and Sponsored By:\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592\nwww.dcrecovery.org
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-variety-show-november-30th/
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UID:20300-1735401600-1735412400@dcrecovery.org
SUMMARY:The Variety Show (December 28th)
DESCRIPTION:The only way to end a year and usher in a new year is with fun\, laughter\, fellowship\, and do it all with purpose! That’s what happened at the December 28th Variety Show. The event was held by Raisin’ da Bottom Productions and DC Recovery Community Alliance and was filled with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, and more and as always was a big hit. There was excellent participation with a host of talented open mic performers and snacks provided.  The doors opened at 4:00 pm and showtime was from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. \nWe will make 2025 an even more productive year than 2024 and we look forward to a continued partnership with our DC residents\, community providers like Raisin’ da Bottom Productions\, and all who are interested in magnifying SUD awareness to this nation’s greatest city\, Washington\, D.C.  To accomplish such meaningful purpose while uplifting one another is always the way to go. \nSee you soon. \n  \nPresented By: Raisin’ da Bottom Productions \nHosted By: Tobal daGriot \nVariety Show Location and Sponsored By:\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592\nwww.dcrecovery.org \nUpcoming 2025 Variety Shows\nDates will be soon published!
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-variety-show-december-28th/
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Variety Show - It's Reverb Time!
DESCRIPTION:They did it! They showed up and showed out at Saturday\, January 25th’s Variety Show! Saturday was a true indicator that 2025 is the year of prosperous minds\, bodies\, and souls! Variety Show attendees started the year off right with the talented acapella group\, REVERB\, and innovative stage participants. The show did not disappoint and was a hit to remember. \nCome and experience upcoming Raisin’ da Bottom Productions and DC Recovery Community Alliance’s end-of-the-month Variety Show with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, and more. The doors open at 4:00 pm and showtime is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm but meanwhile\, check out the pictures from this past show. \nHope to see you at our next show on Saturday\, February 22\, 2025. \nPresented By: Raisin’ da Bottom Productions \nHosted By: Tobal daGriot \nVariety Show Location and Sponsored By:\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592\nwww.dcrecovery.org \nUpcoming 2025 Variety Shows\nThe last Saturday of every month.
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/the-2025-variety-show-its-reverb-time/
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UID:20417-1738155600-1738166400@dcrecovery.org
SUMMARY:LIVE. LONG. DC. Opioid Summit
DESCRIPTION:LIVE. LONG. DC. (LLDC)\, the District’s strategic plan to reduce opioid use\, misuse\, and related deaths\, came together on January 29th\, 2025 to discuss the trends that are shaping this moment\, agree on opportunities to amplify impact across the continuum of care as one group\, refresh and build new face-to-face community connections that drive our shared actions going forward and re-energize LLDC frontline community honored for the work being done and reminded of the value they deliver every day.
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/live-long-dc-opioid-summit/
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UID:20422-1738886400-1739059199@dcrecovery.org
SUMMARY:2-Day Course: Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining the sincerity\, integrity\, and professionalism of our Recovery Coaches is a key priority at DC Recovery Community Alliance (DC Recovery). We work hard to ensure that our content is up-to-date for our “Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches” course. This helps our existing Recovery Coaches and provide guidance to upcoming Recovery Coaches in maintaining professional boundaries and addressing challenges while supporting the clients. \nWe have considered the unique responsibilities of being a Recovery Coach\, which involve making ethical and critical decisions every day. Therefore\, this course is the best opportunity for participants to learn the various ethical challenges they may encounter while doing the work. We aim to ensure they feel more confident making peer-advocate decisions as Recovery Coaches. \n2-Day Course: Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches\n8:00 am – 5:00 pm (both days)\nFriday\, February 7\, 2025 and\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/training-ethical-considerations-for-recovery-coaches/
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SUMMARY:CSOSA's Resource Fair (March 13th)
DESCRIPTION:    \nDepartment of Corrections’ The READY Center is not just any community resource but it is “The Resources to Empower and Develop You” Center and the latest Resource Fair contributed to this illustrious reputation. In collaboration with CSOSA\, The READY Center hosted a resource fair on March 13th\, 2025 and asked it partners such as DC Recovery to participate. Armed with valuable information distributed to the attendees\, DC Recovery was delighted to attend and to help meet The READY Center’s and CSOSA’s objectives to provide resources to the community and connect CSOSA’s supportive housing residents and supervisees to essential services. And they did just that! What a turn-out! \nThe event’s attendees consisted of Outreach Professionals such as the Director of DC Recovery\, Mark Lassiter and Community Outreach Coordinator\, Brian Person in addition to many other contributing partners. Take a look at some of the photos collected on this productive and objective-meeting day. What a treasure. \nThe Resource Fair Location: The READY Center\, 3640 Martin Luther King JR Avenue\, Washington\, DC 20032
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/csosas-resource-fair-march-13th/
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SUMMARY:CCAR Recovery Coach Training
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Anna Mable-Jones\, CCEP\, RCP\, CPRS \, NCPRSS and DC Recovery Community Alliance hit it out of the ball park once again with the success of Wednesday\, March 19th’s CCAR Recovery Coach Training. With participation and expectations high for such an important session\, students were not disappointed as they learned core recovery coaching principles to more than adequately support the courageous folks in long-term wellness recovery. \nWell done DC Recovery for your continued support in our communities! \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/ccar-recovery-coach-training/
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SUMMARY:The Variety Show! March 29th\, 2025. It's RokBotm!
DESCRIPTION:           \nJust another big deal! \nYes! The March 29th Variety Show hosted by Tobal daGriot was another big deal! Raisin’ da Bottom Productions’ Variety Show held at DC Recovery is always an event to remember and one to remember to attend because of the powerful force of assembling. The partnership brings together local talent and residents on the last Saturday of every month for fun\, networking\, and exposure and the March 29th show delivered just that. With large attendance\, the platform introduced the first DC-based recovery band\, RokBotm (pronounced Rock Bottom). The poets\, the musicians\, the residents\, and let’s not forget the children all laughed\, smiled\, and enjoyed the festivities together. Now\, that’s the way to do it! \nFor continued enjoyment\, click the link below and pass the word that there’s a new talent on the block\, RokBotm! \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD76AGSH0RA \nCome and experience upcoming Raisin’ da Bottom Productions and DC Recovery Community Alliance’s end-of-the-month Variety Show with comedians\, musicians\, poets\, and more. Snacks are served. The doors open at 4:00 pm and showtime is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm but meanwhile\, check out the pictures from the March 29th show. \nHope to see you at our next show. \nPresented By: Raisin’ da Bottom Productions \nHosted By: Tobal daGriot \nVariety Show Location and Sponsored By:\nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nThe Peer Operated Center Hall\n5656-A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592\nwww.dcrecovery.org \nUpcoming 2025 Variety Shows\nThe last Saturday of every month.
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/20477/
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SUMMARY:4th Annual DC Engage Harm Reduction Conference: Dream\, Engage\, Transform
DESCRIPTION:DC Recovery actively seeks opportunities to learn from our community resource partners for providing wellness solutions to our D.C. residents. To adhere to this goal\,  we attended the “4th Annual DC Engage Harm Reduction Conference: Dream\, Engage\, Transform” Conference on Monday\, April 7th\, 2025. A gift that surely will keep giving\, the DC Health and HealthHIV Team pulled out all stops when they diligently gathered community advisors\, providers\, and residents to keep us up-to-date with the recent trends\, approaches\, and challenges in harm reduction. The conference also provided a venue to discuss strategies for meeting the diverse needs of marginalized communities such as LGBTQ+\, Black women\, and children while maintaining the focus on harm reduction initiatives. \nBringing together providers and residents always lends way to building new partnerships and expanding existing resources. This helps to accomplish our main objective: to serve the residents. \nConference Location:\nMartin Luther King\, Jr. Library\n901 G Street\, N.W.\nWashington\, D.C. 20001 \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, N.E.\nWashington\, D.C. 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/4th-annual-dc-engage-harm-reduction-conference-dream-engage-transform/
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SUMMARY:DC Walk 4 Recovery - April 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:        \nThe “DC Walk 4 Recovery” at the National Mall on April 26th successfully represented the mission: “to bring awareness\, education\, hope\, and solutions to the challenges of co-occurring disorders—conditions where addiction and mental health issues exist together”. Since 2018\, the organizers\, sponsors\, participants\, and sideline cheerleaders have all contributed to growing this powerful gathering of solidarity and unity to magnify the mission and to sweat for a purpose – there’s nothing better than that! 🙂 DC Recovery Community Alliance was delighted to help sponsor this event and to make available at their provider’s table recovery and healing information for the public. \nTake a look at the pictures in this article and check out the website at https://www.dcwalk4recovery.com/ for more snapshots of the April 26th event and for more information to help encourage you to participate next year. \nRemember\, the Power of Hope prevails. \nDC Recovery Community Alliance\nPeer Operated Center\n5656A 3rd Street\, NE\nWashington\, DC 20011\n(202) 916-5592
URL:https://dcrecovery.org/event/dc-walk-4-recovery-april-26-2025/
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