Happy Holidays from Reach Sober Living!

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all of the doors that have been opened this past year, both literally and figuratively, making for a remarkable year of progress, recovery, and hope.

Celebrating the Completion of The Villas

We were thrilled to open the doors of The Villas at Engleman this year, our newly completed independent sober living home. Seeing this vision come to life and celebrating it together before the first snowfall made the moment even more meaningful.

The open house marked an important expansion of Reach Sober Living’s network of sober living options in Kalamazoo. Our team loved welcoming the community inside, offering tours, connecting with local media, and sharing the purpose and hope behind every room in the home.

The Villas at Engleman represents a major milestone for our organization, and it’s just the beginning. We’re proud of what was built and excited for what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond.

A Strong First Year for our Westnedge Home

After celebrating its opening in late 2024, our Westnedge home has been finding its stride. After a year of occupancy, the home is thriving and serving as a stable, supportive place for individuals committed to their recovery journey.

To date, the Westnedge home has supported 8 individuals, with 3 residents already successfully graduating from the program. Each person represents a story of progress, resilience, and the power of safe, sober housing paired with community support.

We’re proud of how the Westnedge home continues to make a meaningful impact and we are grateful to see it fulfilling its vision.

Welcoming New Faces to the Reach Team

We expanded our team this year with several new folks and are excited about the new heights they’re helping us reach!

Please join us in welcoming the following individuals to the Reach Sober Living team:

• Scott Goodwin, Fund Development Manager
• Brittney Tillman, HR Generalist/Admin
• James Harris, Director of Community Engagement
• Brad Gemmill, Peer Support Specialist
• Steven Huntley, Peer Support Specialist
• Tory Trout, Peer Support Specialist
• Travis Robinson, Peer Support Specialist

Recovery Headed Into the New Year

Across the country, and here in Michigan, funding cuts are impacting essential services for individuals in recovery. We expect these funding challenges to continue in 2026.

Despite this, the need for safe, supportive, and sober housing continues to grow.

As captured in this article from Second Wave Media, Reach Sober Living remains committed to filling this gap. However, we can’t do it alone. To sustain our homes and expand services in 2026, we need ongoing community support.

Here’s how you can help:

• Make a one-time or recurring donation to support housing and programs
• Purchase an item from our Amazon Wishlist to help furnish The Villas and future housing projects
• Share Reach’s mission with your network

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference.

None of This is Possible Without You

We continue to be filled with gratitude for what has been built at Reach Sober Living. Because of generous donors like you who believe in our mission of building bridges to recovery and purpose, we are transforming lives in Kalamazoo!

Through your support, we continue to build spaces where dignity, value, and hope take root and grow. These homes are more than buildings. They are places where men are finding stability, rebuilding confidence, and taking meaningful steps forward in their recovery.

For questions or ways to get involved, reach out anytime at info@reachsoberliving.org.

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