Recovery Life hosting fundraiser in Willowick

A local nonprofit trying to establish women’s recovery housing in Lake County is hosting a fundraising event.

Recovery Life will hold “Pasta and Pastries” from 5 to 8 p.m. June 30 at Willow Praise Church, 32901 Vine St. in Willowick.

In addition to serving dinner and dessert, there will be activities for children, 50/50 drawings, door prizes and community resources available.

“We wanted to get the word out about resources that are already established in our community to help individuals suffering from substance abuse and their families,” said Recovery Life Executive Director Karen Owens.

The Lake County General Health District Project Dawn, a community-based overdose education and naloxone distribution program, will offer free Naloxone training and Naloxone kits at the event, said Owens.

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is used to reverse the effects of opioids in order to prevent overdose death. It takes fewer than 30 minutes to obtain a kit that could save a life, according to the Lake County General Health District.

Crossroads, Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board and Windsor Laurelwood will also be in attendance to share information about services that are available for substance abuse.

Tickets for this all-inclusive event are $20 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 440-637-7519.

All proceeds will go toward Recovery Life opening its first women’s residential level 2 sober living facility.

Owens, who is also the founder of Recovery Life, hopes to provide long-term residential sober living for women 18 years and older to give them the opportunity to rebuild and transform their lives.

Aside from supporting women in recovery, Recovery Life plans to help them in other areas of their lives including financial planning and building life skills. Their goal is to teach them the tools and skills they need for a lasting and sustainable future in recovery.

“Recovery housing reduces crime, reduces recidivism, reduces probability of relapse and increases employment,” Owens said. “Addiction affects families and extends into our community. With the right foundation women who were once addicted can live healthy lives.”

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