The ITN BHRN program is such a blessing. A hand up, not a handout.

To Whom It May concern,

My name is ___, and I am an addict. For as long as I can remember I have never had or experienced the sense of safety community or a place to call home. My past is very broken and dark. I have experienced …abuse and homelessness from a young age and always felt the need to block it out and numb my pain with the use of drugs. When I moved into the ITN BHRN house I was afraid and didn’t truly know what to expect.

Christine and Adam (the ITN BHRN House Manager and her husband) welcomed me with Bright smiles and loving hearts.

It took no time at all for me to feel wanted accepted and loved. The sense of community at the Iron Tribe Network is amazing and the patience and care that is shown by the people at the ITN BHRN House is unbelievable.

I learned how to budget my money, pay bills, schedule and keep appointments, and so much more. Christine helped me learn new coping skills to deal with everyday triggers and how to be a productive member of my community. I was able to obtain my CRM and my PSS certifications and I am now on the Traditional Healthcare Workers (THW) Registry in the State of Oregon. I am currently a full-time employee for Church at the Park and I get to help people through struggles that I have lived experience with.

None of this would have been possible for me if I hadn’t learned the things that I learned while living at the ITN BHRN House. The ITN BHRN program is such a blessing. A hand up, not a handout.

Sincerely,

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