Participant Feature: Derrick Point
β¨ Derrick Point: From Struggle to Strength β¨β
βOur participant, Derrick Point, knows firsthand the challenges of poverty, addiction, and homelessness. πβ
βAfter enduring abuse at residential school, he turned to alcohol and drugs, eventually finding himself homeless. πβ
βBut Derrickβs life took a positive turn when he sought help from Ruth and Naomiβs Mission. πβ
βHe connected with staff, began working in the kitchen, and successfully completed the Addiction Recovery Program. π½οΈπͺβ
βDespite a severe battle with COVID-19, Derrick persevered, graduating in June 2023. π Today, he works at a lumber mill, lives in supportive housing, and continues to take steps of recovery. π πβ
βRead the full news article HERE: https://www.theprogress.com/local-news/recovering-chilliwack-addict-shares-story-ahead-of-cycling-fundraiser-7523547 π°β
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