Get Involved IN ADDICTION OUTREACH
Support a Future Free from AddictionTrue healing and addiction recovery can only happen when those affected by addiction and those who support them come together. Whether you contribute as a monthly donor, make a one-time gift, or volunteer your time at one of our service projects, your support is critical in achieving our mission to heal the world through addiction outreach, service projects, and outreach.
How It All Began: Our Recovery Story
At Café RE, we’re not just about quitting drinking—we’re about embracing life, having fun, and making a real difference in addiction recovery. Our mission as a 501c3 non-profit organization is to cure addiction by fostering supportive, connected, and vibrant community spaces.
We believe in Rule #22: Lighten Up
…because recovery isn’t just about hard work; it’s also about enjoying the journey and celebrating every victory along the way. Laughter and joy are requirements when it comes to creating a life that no longer requires alcohol. Inside recovery circles, we talk a lot about taking things one day at a time. When it comes to addiction outreach, we approach it one day, one dollar and one project at a time—and we hope you’ll join us in our efforts.
How You Can Support Our Addiction Outreach Efforts
Donate
Your financial support is crucial in sustaining and expanding our addiction outreach initiatives to heal the world from alcohol addiction and help others live a fun, authentic life of sobriety. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps us reach more people and create more impact.
Volunteer
Get involved directly by participating in our addiction outreach service projects. Your time and effort can make a significant difference. Learn all about past projects and future ambitions below, or contact us today to find out how you can volunteer at our next one!
Spread the Word
Share our mission with your network. Raising awareness is a powerful way to support our cause.
Join The Community
A percentage of each Café RE member’s monthly membership supports our addiction recovery service projects. By joining, you not only gain access to a supportive community to help you achieve and maintain sobriety but also contribute to important addiction outreach projects.
Be Part of Something Bigger: How Your Support Helps
With over 48 million Americans affected by addiction, it’s an issue that touches every community. Healing from alcohol addiction benefits not just the individual but also their entire network, strengthening the social fabric. Your support can help create a healthier, more connected community, even if you don’t face addiction personally.
Addiction Outreach & Service Projects
Our service projects are the heart of Café RE’s mission. We are dedicated to bringing addiction outreach to Indigenous and underserved communities in the United States and abroad. Here’s some of the projects we are proud to have contributed to thus far…
Resources for Recovery – $3,000 (October 2023)
Founded in 2015, Resources for Recovery (R4R) is dedicated to serving children of addicted parents. They provide support for children who have lost a parent to overdose or have a parent in active addiction. R4R has helped children in New England with dance lessons, hockey equipment, school supplies, and Christmas gifts.
The Phoenix – $5,000 (May 2023)
The Phoenix builds a sober active community that fuels resilience through connection and exercise. Recovery Elevator has partnered with The Phoenix for social events and community-building activities.
Youth Voices Matter – $7,000 (December 2022)
Youth Voices Matter empowers and inspires youth and young adult communities to establish Youth Recovery Community Organizations and support individual recovery processes.
FREE Spiritual Community – $5,000 (August 2022)
FREE is a community for addicts, their loved ones, and spiritual refugees, providing a space for healing, recovery, and spiritual connection. The community is inclusive of all walks of life and focuses on breaking the silence of addiction.
Colorado Artists in Recovery (CAIR) – $3,000 (June 2022)
CAIR uses recovery-oriented principles to provide a safe, encouraging environment for people affected by substance use and mental health, nurturing their creative expression through workshops and events.
WaterWheel Foundation – $5,000 (December 2021)
Created by the band Phish, this foundation raises money through its Touring Division to support local and national non-profits, focusing on addiction and alcoholism treatment.
The McShin Foundation – $5,000 (December 2021)
As Virginia’s leading non-profit Recovery Community Organization (RCO), McShin provides tools for individuals to create positive lifestyles and educates the community about substance use disorders.
OurLand – $2,000 (April 2021)
Founded in 2015, OurLand operates as an ecovillage and education center in Thailand, promoting sustainability and conservation. Recovery Elevator visited OurLand headquarters in January 2021.
Cycle for Recovery – $2,500 (December 2020)
Cycle for Recovery provides financial assistance to individuals seeking recovery from addiction and mental health disorders through community donations and charity cycling events.
No Kid Hungry – $2,000 (October 2020)
A national campaign run by Share Our Strength, aiming to end childhood hunger in the United States. They focus on solving hunger and poverty through various initiatives.
Peruvian Hearts – $2,000 (August 2020)
This organization aims to end poverty and gender inequality by educating young women in Peru. Recovery Elevator visited Peru in 2018 to help improve living conditions for women affected by alcoholism in their households.
And we’re really just getting started!
Since Cafe RE only recently obtained non-profit status, we are beyond excited about the future of our organization and what we can accomplish to tackle the mental health crisis of alcohol addiction head-on, together.
One of Our Favorite Ideas For Addiction Outreach…
Cozy Cafés Paired with a Little Bit of Animal Therapy
Imagine a cozy coffee shop where you can order your favorite tea or coffee and then step outside to connect & enjoy the company of some animal friends in a petting zoo style format. These unique spaces will provide a safe, supportive community environment where people in recovery can connect, share their stories, and find solace while enjoying the calming presence of animals.
Our non-profit status opens up a world of possibilities, enabling us to dream big. As we like to say, “Ask and you shall receive.” With your support, the sky’s the limit for what we can achieve together.
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