by Sheila Helgerson | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Phaye Poliakoff-Chen had heard about Earl’s Place many times from her neighbor, Kay Joellenbeck. Phaye was a busy working mother with two young sons, and was already volunteering at her sons’ schools, so she didn’t feel she had time to take on another project. Then...
by Sheila Helgerson | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog Post
On New Year’s Eve, R.B. celebrated seven years of sobriety and shared his story during a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Here is an excerpt from his talk. Seven years ago, I was living in an abandominium (a fancy word for a vacant house). My biggest worry was that I...
by Sheila Helgerson | Nov 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive
Erika McClammy, Board Secretary I recently saw a photo that summed up my thoughts perfectly: One person named “Still Processing 2020” is running but can see another runner, “2022 in two months”, quickly gaining on them. If you are like me, you too ran in a...
by Sheila Helgerson | Oct 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive, Uncategorized
Ed moved to his apartment last week. He was nervous and excited. Now, a week or so later, he is so happy! He loves it. He has stopped by several times to stay connected and have breakfast, with Gregory, a current resident. As he says, “I’m an alum...
by Sheila Helgerson | Sep 30, 2021 | Monthly Missive
John, a current resident, is featured in our Fall Housing Matters newsletter. He is beside himself and so excited to share his story. He has already shared copies with his therapist, his 12- Step program, his sponsor, and others. This morning he said, “No more...
