1 July 2016: We at Free At Last are happy to announce that over the last few months, we have been awarded the following grants. We are deeply thankful to the City of East Palo Alto, the San Mateo Department of Housing, Sequoia Healthcare District and Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (on behalf of Facebook) for their support. New Grant Award: City of East...
Read MoreIgnacio: A 180 degree turn
A man of few words, Ignacio works at the local Trader Joe’s. He works day in and day out moving, stacking, planning and organizing merchandise during his night shift. He complains little about his job even when it leaves him exhausted with an upside down sleep schedule. Over eight years ago, he started working at Trader Joe’s. At that point, it had been...
Read MoreRebuilding the Men’s House Together
30 April 2016: Earlier this month, several organizations and a multitude of people came together to completely change the face of the Free At Last Men’s Residence. A place that houses 18 men at a time, this residence is critical to the FAL recovery program. It provides a space to not only heal but also to reconnect and rekindle relationships with family...
Read MoreApril 2016 Graduation Well Received As Always
25 April 2016 – “I shared things I had never shared with anyone before …. Yes, I feel lighter” says Anthony, a Free At Last (FAL) client part of the April 2016 graduation class of 10 in-residence and 5 out-patient clients. Thanks to the FAL program, he is now in recovery, he has a job and he is transitioning to sober living housing. When asked what...
Read MoreFAL’s 22nd Anniversary Celebrations
30 Jan 2016 – Every year starting in the Fall and leading up to the Friday before Martin Luther King’s Day in January, the FAL office hums with excitement and anxiety. “Our anniversary celebrations are a big deal for us to celebrate our history and success.” Shares Sue Cortopassi, FAL’s current CEO. This year, as FAL’s 22nd anniversary neared, it was...
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