Mission

The Compassion Project believes the stories of people who have lived through the destructive experience of drug addiction can help others turn away from using drugs. People in recovery know more than anyone else what makes young people start using in the first place. We believe they can have the greatest impact on prevention. We are forming ‘power of the story’ presentations where individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction will tell their personal stories to schools and community groups. Participating in the ‘power of the story’ presentations helps those in recovery continue to sustain a drug-free life through the power of serving others.

Many individuals are working hard at recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, divorce, illness or injury. These life-altering challenges can leave one feeling isolated, unproductive and disconnected with life. We have learned that creative expression is healing. The Compassion Project helps people in recovery by giving them a purpose to reconnect to their artistry, gifts and talents by helping us develop products that display their creative expression and input. They are compensated for their work and receive a portion of the profits to help sustain their recovering lifestyle. We have seen that when people connect with their dreams and are given an outlet for their talents they are energized and encouraged to continue on their journey of healing and transformation.