Journals from the Journey: Mark’s Story
From Hiding to Healing: Mark’s Journey to Recovery Mark walked through the doors of Journey House on February 26, 2024. He had been drinking and using all night because he did not want to come. When his intake counselor asked him when he had last used, he told her it had probably been about 30 […]
Journeys of Hope: Ant’s Story From Survival to Purpose
Five years ago, Ant woke up in a place he never imagined for himself. “My bottom was once I lost my mom… my sister,” he shared quietly. “One day I woke up in a crack house and God said something to me: ‘Hey, it’s time to go.’” That moment did not arrive with fanfare. It […]
She Walked In Alone. She Left With a Family.
When Amanda first came to Journey House, hope felt out of reach. Her days were heavy, shaped by cycles of starting over and feeling like she was falling back again. She was exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, unsure of what the future could hold. What she did know was that she could not do it […]
Recovery Lives in the Heart: A Message from Our Founders
“I hit my knees crying like I had never cried before,” Michael shares. “It was a soulful cry. And I had given up. I said, ‘God, if you just keep me clean, I will spend the rest of my life being of service to others.’ At that moment, I bought into it a hundred percent. And I think that’s the pivotal moment.”
Earn Community Service Hours with Journey House Foundation
Looking for a meaningful way to complete your community service hours? Journey House Foundation offers a structured in-kind donation program that allows individuals to earn verified service hours while directly supporting people in recovery from substance use disorder in the greater Richmond area. Each donation kit you assemble and deliver helps stock our community pantry […]
2025 Impact Report: Journey House Foundation
Dear Friends, I’m grateful to share Journey House Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report with you. This past year was both demanding and defining for our organization. Like many nonprofits, we faced funding and sustainability challenges. We chose to meet that moment with clarity and intention, strengthening our systems, narrowing our focus, and recommitting to the mission […]