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Message ANNUALREPORT2024RCCC
PurposeMissionEmpower people to maintain recovery, reduce relapse,and fulfill their potential.To support recovery through an ever-growing community ofresources, real-time encouragement, and loving,compassion-driven accountability.AboutRCCCRecovery Cafe of Clark Countycelebrates 6 years serving recoverycommunities as a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization.HighlightsReceived community partner awardsActively Supported over 2000 individuals in seeking & maintaining recoveryMay 2024 Opened a Recovery Café for Youth in Clark CountyBegan Youth Activities Towards Resiliency (YATR) ProgramExpanded Community Services and Partner Support by opening RCCCCommunity Recovery Support SpaceGained access to place recovery coaches in more hospitals, courts, andother essential institutions
Youth Activities towards Resiliency (YATR):Supporting Youth in RecoveryRCCCNew to services this year, YATR allowed RCCC to step upin a big way for youth in Clark County, providing fundingfor extracurricular pro-social activities for youth in 6th-12th grade – to support their progress with their ownidentified goals.Sports, Classes, Summer Camp, Dance, Martial Arts, MusicInterests, ADHD Coaching, Camp Taloali Program - 2025Family Navigator Program:Est. May 2024Meals & Recovery CirclesHomework support/college prepCultural CelebrationsHealthy engagement with art, music & sportsCooking classes, volunteer opportunities, andother safe and fun activitiesTeen Space Cafe:40 + Total Members (ages 12-18)158Youth Served$150K+Provided for youthactivities77+Families Supported inRecovery through FamilyNavigator Program services.162+Incarcerated YouthAttended RecoverySupport Circles
Stories of HopeIn a remarkable journey of recovery from Human Trafficking and Substance UseDisorder, one individual's life was transformed through the support of Access toRecovery (ATR) and community outreach teams. Initially facing significant challenges, the participant found herself in a precarioussituation, but the intervention of ATR provided her with the means to transitioninto safe, sober housing through Oxford House. At her first meeting, her quietdemeanor spoke volumes about her struggles, yet it was evident that she wasready to initiate change in her life. This initial connection marked the beginning of apath filled with hope and resilience. As she settled into her new environment, theparticipant gradually began to reclaim her voice, thanks to the unwavering supportfrom her Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) and the nurturing atmosphere ofOxford House. Over time, she gained confidence and secured employment, achievinga crucial milestone towards self-sufficiency. The friendships she developed withinthe community not only enhanced her support network but also allowed her tocontribute positively to those around her. This inspiring story highlights the profound impact of community support andindividual determination in overcoming adversity, ultimately leading toindependence and a renewed sense of purpose.After joining Teen Space Cafe a few months ago, this teen has grown into a muchmore social person who is excited to visit the cafe almost every day. He comes inhopes of not just enjoying the activities we offer here, but also to participate inrunning them. He repeatedly expresses his interest in helping to cook meals, dochores, and volunteer with different activities we host! This is a massive growthfrom when he first joined the Cafe, as he initially came to learn how to playDungeons & Dragons.Now this teen facilitates his own D&D game that brings in its a group of playerseach week. He’s also had a clear evolution in his problem-solving techniques, beingwilling to have healthy and productive conversations with his peers in order toovercome and resolve issues that come up not only in games but also his realfriendships!Teen Space CafeATR Support
The Recovery Cafe RCCC + Vancouver Housing AuthorityRCCC Pop-up CafeThe Recovery Cafe receivedrecognition in many ways fromour community partners!Attended New MemberIntroductionWASHOUGAL | STEVENSON | WHITE SALMON | GOLDENDALEIn October, Recovery CafeNetwork visited RCCC RuralPop-up Cafe locations andthe Pop-up Cafe becamean official Full-Member ofthe RCN.Recovery Support CirclesAttended by MembersMeals Provided to MembersQuality Coffees Provided toMembersRecovery-Based ClassesHosted329+1.8k+10.5k+16k+459+MealsProvided toParticipantsHours ofDoor-to-doorOutreachNarcanProvided toResidentsAttendedRecoverySupportCircles180+281266+1.5k+RCCC Community Recovery Coaches stand on thefront-line supporting residents of VHA PermanentSupportive Housing on their recovery goals.Rural Pop-up CafeMembersMeals Provided toMembers54+2k+Recovery Support CirclesAttended by Members366
Stories of HopeThis participant was a resident in one of the VHA apartment buildings. When Ifirst met her at her door for outreach, she was a little standoffish and uncertain,but listened to me speak as a peer about my lived experience and let her know shewas welcome to reach out if she wanted support. Eventually, she reached out andattended our pop-up recovery support circle, despite battling feelings of fear andworthlessness in her struggle with addiction and dealing with some recent deathsin her life. She would share that for the first time in a long time, she felt heardand supported when all other avenues failed. She worked with us on makingSMART goals, Relapse Prevention Plan, started setting healthy boundaries and builtconnections that gave her hope and support. She completed inpatient treatment,got her 1-month recovery coin, continues to attend the recovery support circles andmeets with a recovery coach one-one-one working on her job skills and goal tomove into a nice apartment one day. In addiction sometimes we feel that we are not worth the good things in life butthat is the disease talking, we deserve so much more. The gift of this program isthat it gave the participant a voice when no other avenue could. Her story mattersand one day she will be able to share her journey with another person and givethem hope when no one else could.The Recovery CafeCommunity Coaching VHAThis individual arrived at the café facing significant challenges, including domesticviolence, substance abuse, and legal issues. These overwhelming barriers led themto feel as though their only option was to consider taking their own life, leavingthem with a profound sense of being lost and devoid of purpose.Peer services provided crucial support, offering guidance on healing, budgeting, andsecuring housing. Through effective budgeting, they successfully addressed the legalnecessity of installing an ignition interlock device in their vehicle and obtainedinsurance. This individual has also become a dedicated volunteer at communityevents, gaining valuable knowledge of local resources to assist others in need.They frequent the café daily, contributing positivity and laughter to theenvironment. Their role as a supporter has opened numerous opportunities toestablish boundaries that are both nurturing and protective as they navigate newrelationships and the opportunities that arise on their journey.
Recovery Navigator Program Clark County Access To Recovery (ATR)1k+Unique Needs in RecoveryFulfilled through ATR(Housing, Transportation,Wellness, Education, Medical,etc.)Individuals ProvidedRecovery Support Servicesthrough ATRFunds Provided for Basic Needs537$4.7k+9+RCCC ATR program removes barriers torecovery by providing the means necessaryfor individuals to receive basic needs andrecovery services that are essential. ATR funded individuals in order to gainservices in programs through places likeOxford, Lifeline Connections, XChange,Couve Collective, and so many more!Many individuals in the recovery communitystill thank ATR for being an essential tool insustaining long-term recovery and leading ahealthy positive life.253165$8.3k+51421677$16.8k+Basic NeedsProvided(Housing,Transportation,Food, etc.)644ParticipantsReceivedSupport onRecovery Plan507New Referralsfrom LawEnforcement,Courts,Treatment, etc. 291Funds Providedfor Basic Needs$22k+Clark CountySkamania CountyKlickitat CountyNew Referralsfrom LawEnforcement,Courts,Treatment, etc. New Referralsfrom LawEnforcement,Courts,Treatment, etc. Basic NeedsProvided(Housing,Transportation,Food, etc.)Basic NeedsProvided(Housing,Transportation,Food, etc.)ParticipantsReceivedSupport onRecovery PlanParticipantsReceivedSupport onRecovery PlanFunds Providedfor Basic NeedsFunds Providedfor Basic NeedsA giant shout out to all the Recovery Navigators - you all work themiracles. If it weren’t for you who would I have made the referrals to?”-Tyler Chavers, Homeless Response Coordinator for City of Vancouver & RetiredOfficer of Vancouver Police Department
Board of DirectorsRCCCLeaders forRecovery“Leadership is the capacity toinfluence others through inspirationmotivated by passion, generated byvision, produced by a conviction,ignited by a purpose." - Myles MunroeJodene StonebargerPop-Up CafeManagerKenyatta StewartOperationsDirectorBarb GerriorSWWA RCCCDirectorEthan GonzalesVHA Recovery CoachManagerDebbie AkersRNP Clark CountyManagerJuiley ParkerCafe KitchenManagerTracey JenningsClark CountyRCCC DirectorMoriah PattersonHuman Resources DirectorBecky GonzalesCafe OperationsManagerPenny BeersRecovery CoachManagerCass YoungATR ManagerSummer WrightTeen Space Cafe & FNPManagerLeadershipEd ParkeChairmanDannielle ReyesErin TaylorSharon BongeAnn ChristianMonte GantkaKenneth JenningsTreasurerSecretaryBoard MemberBoard MemberBoard MemberBoard MemberBrian NorrisBoard MemberCleve ThompsonBoard MemberAri GardnerRNP KlickitatManagerJasmine JacksonMarketing &Development ManagerHeather BallVice ChairShane GardnerBoard MemberHollie LaneBoard MemberRCCC Executive Director“In 2024, after experiencing rapid growth,RCCC focused on stabilizing programs,personnel, and financial systems. This focusincluded completing the remodeling of theoffice space for Recovery Navigators,establishing a separate location for theVancouver Housing support staff and trainingmanagement staff to better plan andimplement planning with a focus on budgets.At every level, we worked to professionalizework activity to avoid crisis reacting withmuch success and therefore strengtheningour essential purpose of providing communityresources so individuals can improve theirlives and maintain recovery.”Vince Collins, Executive Director, MSW, RCPF
20242023YOYCHANGEREVENUE$4,305,871.17$4,046,0446%EXPENSES$4,271,490.27$4,154,3013%Annual Gala for RCCC Support Services not currently funded.$50,000Piggy Banks for the Community to Support Recovery-Based Community Events$50,000UPCOMING FUNDRAISINGGOALS"Non-profits are the intermediaries betweengenerosity and social change."DON’T MISS CHANCE TO SUPPORTUS AT EVERY DAY IS A MIRACLE GALAMARCH 15, 2025 - 5PM - THE HEATHMAN LODGEVANCOUVER, WA Financial OutlookLAURA ARRILLAGA-ANDREESSEN
Contact Us360- 984-6163supp ort@recover ycafecc.orgwww. recoverycaf ecc.orgRCCC extends our sincerest gratitude for yoursupport and partnership over the past year. The life-changing services within our recovery communitiesare growing and strengthening every day and we arethankful to be a part of the journey.