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October 2024

As we enter the final quarter of the year, we’re excited to launch our year-end giving campaign! This is your chance to showcase the incredible work you’ve accomplished and share how YPR has impacted your recovery journey. We need your voices to bring our ‘Hope Begins with You’ campaign to life and inspire our supporters. 

Your story is powerful, and we’re thrilled to have you be a part of YPR’s ‘Hope Begins with You’ End-of-Year Giving Campaign. By sharing your experience, you’ll inspire donors and help raise awareness about the positive impact YPR has on young people in recovery.

Let’s keep the momentum going and make this campaign our best one yet!  We need your stories, experiences, and voices to show the world the power of recovery and the incredible impact of YPR. Thank you to everyone who’s already participated, and I can’t wait to see the rest of your amazing submissions!

Heres how you can help:

  • Read the Guidelines

    Before you submit, make sure to review the instructions for text and video submissions

  • Submit your story

    Once you’ve read through the guidelines, fill out the form and submit your story. Remember: You can save your progress and come back to the form later by using your email and the "Save the Form" button at the bottom.

Recovery in action

  • Determine who your elected officials are

    Not sure of your congressional district or who your member is? This service will assist you by matching your ZIP code to your congressional district, with links to your member's website and contact page.

  • Email your elected officials

    After identifying your elected officials, use this email template to reach out. Be sure to make a copy for your records.

  • Send the voter guides

    When sending your email, be sure to include the appropriate voter guide for your area as an attachment.

  • Determine talking points

    If you’re scheduling a meeting with your elected officials or their staff, be sure to prepare your talking points in advance. Focus on topics that you’re most familiar with to make your message clear and impactful.

  • Staying in the nonprofit lane

    Unsure if you can advocate for a specific issue through YPR? Refer to this list of do’s and don’ts for non-profit advocacy to guide you.

Advocacy Tasks to support the recovery movement

  • Mobilize Recovery

    Register Mobilize Recovery Day of Service Events!

  • Draft a Letter to the Editor

    Please send a letter to the editor using the provided template. Personalize it with your name, chapter location, and contact details. The letter should highlight Recovery month, emphasize the importance of community education on overdose prevention, and promote YPR's resources and events that support recovery and harm reduction efforts.

  • Send your Letter to the Editor

    Identify your local newspapers, the editors email, and send to your local news sources and send the letter you created.

  • Program Evaluation

    Please remind your participants to text in using your chapter keywords while attending events. For those who are willing to participate in our program evaluation, ask them to text "SHARE" for the English version or "PARTICIPAR" for the Spanish version to +1 (844) 779-6749.

  • RCI Incentive

    Introducing the RCI incentive program , running from September 1st to November 30th. Each week, the chapter with the highest check-in rate will win a $25 gift card. At the end of the quarter, the top 5 chapters with the highest overall check-in rates will each receive a $50 gift card. The chapter with the highest program evaluation engagement rate, will receive a $100 gift card.

October Chapter Check-ins

Tuesday, October 22

10 am PST/2 pm EST

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97403019917

Meeting ID: 974 0301 9917

Thursday, October 24

4 pm PST/7 pm EST

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97435368688

Meeting ID: 974 3536 8688

Friday, October 25

10 am PST/2 pm EST

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99870577934

Meeting ID: 998 7057 7934

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Updates

Hope Begins with you

As we enter the final stretch of the year, we are reminded of the remarkable impact we’ve made in the lives of those in our communities. Our year-end giving campaign is an opportunity to celebrate every story, every success, and every step forward in recovery that YPR has been a part of. It’s a time to reflect on the power of resilience, the strength of our community, and the importance of the work we do together.

Thank you to each and every one of you for the passion, dedication, and commitment you bring to your roles. Your efforts, whether in leading meetings, organizing events, or providing support, are what make Young People in Recovery a source of hope and empowerment for so many. You are changing lives, and that is truly extraordinary.

As we launch our “Hope Begins with You” campaign, let’s continue to uplift and support one another. This campaign is our moment to share the stories of transformation and showcase the positive impact of recovery. Your voice and experience will inspire others and emphasize the importance of accessible, inclusive support for every young person seeking a new path forward.

Let’s make this campaign unforgettable, one that highlights our mission and demonstrates the power of recovery in every community we serve. Together, we can create change that lasts a lifetime.

Thank you for being the heart of YPR and for everything you do.

Best,
Chelsea Craycraft

Upcoming YPR Events

Ypr academy - nervous system reset

October 10, 2024 10 am PSt / 1 pm est

Welcome to Healing From the Inside Out: Nervous System Reset event! Join us online for a transformative experience focused on resetting your nervous system for optimal well-being. Learn techniques to release stress, trauma, and tension stored in your body. Our expert instructors will guide you through practices to promote relaxation, healing, and balance. Take this opportunity to prioritize your mental and emotional health. Don’t miss out on this chance to rejuvenate from within. Register now to start your journey towards healing!

Karly Behymer, our host, has been a student and teacher of yoga, mindfulness, and other healing modalities for 15+ years and is a person in recovery.

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