Most of our supporters know that our program beds stay full year round. Some wonder what happens when someone wants to be admitted to our program when we don't have the space. We have an area we call "pre-program". There are 13 beds in the pre-program area where men can wait for one of our 134 men's program beds to open up. When a person decides that they're ready to make a change in their life, it is imperative to get them off the streets and away from negative influences as soon as possible. Our pre-program area allows this to happen.
The other day, I walked by and saw five or six men huddled around a small table. I looked on and saw that they were playing Monopoly. I had to smile... just a day or two ago these men were on the streets and their only idea of entertainment was using drugs or alcohol. Now not only were they sober, but they were passionately enjoying something you or I might take for granted - a simple board game. This is the start of their new life - a life that doesn't depend on substances for fulfillment.
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