Participant Feature: Derrick Point
✨ Derrick Point: From Struggle to Strength ✨
Our participant, Derrick Point, knows firsthand the challenges of poverty, addiction, and homelessness. 💔
After enduring abuse at residential school, he turned to alcohol and drugs, eventually finding himself homeless. 🍂
But Derrick’s life took a positive turn when he sought help from Ruth and Naomi’s Mission. 🙏
He connected with staff, began working in the kitchen, and successfully completed the Addiction Recovery Program. 🍽️💪
Despite a severe battle with COVID-19, Derrick persevered, graduating in June 2023. 🎓 Today, he works at a lumber mill, lives in supportive housing, and continues to take steps of recovery. 🏠🌟
Read the full news article HERE: https://www.theprogress.com/local-news/recovering-chilliwack-addict-shares-story-ahead-of-cycling-fundraiser-7523547 📰
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