32 Year Anniversary
Today, we pause to honour 32 years of Fresh Start Recovery—a journey shaped by each and every one of us. Thank you to our dedicated staff, resilient alumni, supportive board, courageous clients, our community, and everyone who has stood and walked this path with us.
“Life is a great tapestry. The individual is only an insignificant thread in an immense and miraculous pattern.” Albert Einstein
Together, we continue weaving a vibrant tapestry of life guided by a compass set to hope, healing, and resilience. Each thread in this tapestry is woven from the strength, compassion, and commitment of those who came before us, those who walk alongside us and those who run ahead as tomorrow’s leaders. As we move forward, our compass remains set on the shared vision that more individuals and families affected by addiction can and will find solutions.
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” Isaac Newton
Humility lies in the fact that we are all part of something greater—a community bound by compassion and connection. Here’s to 32 years of unity and healing and to many more as we continue to add to this tapestry of recovery. Our collective principles will determine our “true north,” and our internal compass will always guide our direction.
With all my gratitude,
Bruce Holstead
Executive Director, Fresh Start Recovery