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The Climbing Out Of Homelessness Program engages victims of addiction to reach new heights in their recovery effort. Our unique program is centered around a monumental hike to the summit of Mount Rainier, an expedition that is symbolic of the climb a person going through recovery experiences.

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MEET JASON REYES

Jason was 13 years old when he moved from California to Washington. He had new friends and his parents were good to him; life was quite normal. But things began to change after his Dad up and left his family.

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MEET BECKY VINSON

Becky lived through more real-life nightmares than most kids ever should. One of her earlier memories was losing her father. He was murdered at a local pool hall after a fight broke out. During Becky’s senior year in high school she was kicked out of her house. She was homeless and just looking to catch a break.

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MEET SCOTT SOWLE

Scott was ready to end it all by throwing himself off of Seattle’s Magnolia Bridge. But something stopped him. When he made his way to Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, he was desperate for any kind of change.

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MEET HILLARY GRIGEL

I was intimidated at first, thinking I had nothing to offer these women – no professional experience with case management, and no personal experience with abuse or addiction.

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MEET ANGELA BUGGERT

Angela’s addiction to heroin started when she was just 16. For over 10 years she wrestled in the clutches of this merciless disease. But just last year this sober and confident 26-year-old graduated the Tacoma Rescue Mission recovery program and summited Mt. Rainier with a new understanding of the power of her own ability coupled with a community that loves her.

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MEET KRISTY FORD

Meth was Kristy’s drug of choice. Introduced to it in college, this drug did for her what the alcohol abuse and bulimia couldn’t: numb the memories of abuse that started at the tender age of three.

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MEET CHRISTIAN DOWNS

It all started with trying to fit in with a crowd that I “thought” were “friends”. I was raised better, I knew better, I can’t believe I ever used drugs; it went from cocaine, to crack, to pain pills, to heroin.

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Greg BradenRBP Supporter
"...in my past experiences in law enforcement and, currently, as a Victim Advocate, I am all too aware of the devastation that addiction and homelessness has on individual lives, families and communities. Resolving these issues is hugely complex. However, I also believe strongly that the solutions reside in innovative, local efforts being undertaken by RBP and similar organizations."
Volunteer
"I drove guys, hiked with them, trained with them, and got to lead a rope team. I was only a small part but added to the environment of care and encouragement to them pushing forward to their goal of climbing out of addiction and climbing rainier. We are healed through relationship and I hope I was able to love the guys well in the time they were in my life and I in theirs."
Program Climber
"The most helpful aspect about climbing out of homelessness was the people it really allowed me to connect with people who were in recovery and outside recovery all different walks of life you really showed me that people don't see me as an addict they just see me exact and that I don't have to always identify as an addict."
Volunteer
"I could answer in a thousand words because I saw many changed lives but the profound statement I take away that I want to share is one of the recovery climbers saying "one year ago I tried to climb up a bridge to kill myself and was too weak to do it, now I'm climbing a mountain to come out of addiction!" This is what many program climbers express each with their own twist and specific story."
Volunteer
"I had the privilege of being a porter for the 2016 climb. I had met Nat Lanting at the top of mailbox peak about a month prior to the climb (divine appointment). I am a recovering alcoholic that has been given so much in sobriety...first and foremost is an intimate relationship with God. The road to happy destiny is 'trudged' better in community and fellowship."
Volunteer
"The climb is such a tangible metaphor for the program climbers, providing inspiration, motivation, and positive rewards at each stage. Success in this "impossible" goal teaches vision, skills, discipline, faith, confidence, teamwork, and habits to succeed with all life challenges. I was a community participant in the 2016 team training and summit climbs for Mt. Hood and Mt. Rainier. The training and instruction on mountaineering skills was top rate, and we had superb guides. The leaders provided everything we needed to succeed as long as we put in the effort. More importantly, the relationships with the program climbers were rewarding and will be enduring. I am so thankful to see them succeed in life as well as reach the summit."

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BLANKETS OF HOPE

The incidence of displaced families is growing in our community as rents increase and the number of affordable housing units shrinks. Often possessions are the first things that are lost, those items that help us feel secure and cared for. Blankets of Hope program is also sponsored by Recovery Beyond Paradigm. Each new family that enters the Hope Place Shelter or Tacoma Rescue Mission for homeless families is given a customized blanket when they arrive. These blankets become a unique sign of caring and love, helping the new residents feel welcome and ready to begin the recovery program. Blankets of Hope provide not only a symbol of security but a needed sense of warmth and safety, a feeling of having arrived home. Your monetary gift allows us to reach out with a loving and supportive gift when needed most.

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