(KNSI) – A local nonprofit that provides recovery services for people with substance use disorders has earned a big grant from the state of Minnesota, and it intends to focus those funds on veterans.
The state has awarded the Recovery Community Network with a $143,000 grant that will be used to fund a full-time position centered on helping veterans and their family members who are living with a substance use disorder. The person hired into that role will also help RCN partner with other agencies like the VA and the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center.
“The majority of our troops return home from a deployment with very few adjustment problems,” said RCN’s director Maj. John Donovan, Ret., who is also an Army veteran. “However, some do return with adjustment issues and often those issues will manifest themselves in problems like divorce, depression, substance abuse and suicide. This funding from the state will allow us to better and more fully serve those who have served
Recovery Community Network Receives $143,000 Grant
GRANT FUNDING FOR RCN
The Recovery Community Network, the brain child of Major John Donovan of the U.S. Army (Retired) has received a significant grant in the sum of $143,000 from the State of Minnesota, which will be used, at least in part, to fund a full time position to work with the Veteran community, as well as working with community agencies including Veterans Administration, The St. Cloud Police Department, The Central Minnesota Justice System, as well as Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, and Veterans Services Officers.
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ABOUT RCN
Major John Donovan appears monthly on It Matters with Kelly Cordes the second Monday of each month at 10:40 am on WJON for the Recovery Community Network Radio Broadcast, to help inform the community of the important services that are provided through RCN, and are not limited to only Veterans. The organization is there to help anyone who needs assistance in their r
THE NEW BOOK SHARES ESSAYS OVER YEARS
Major John Donovan, whom I interview monthly on WJON for The Recovery Community Network, has just released his first book, entitled, A Soldier s Recovery Journey; A Collection of Over 50 Essays on Youth, War and Recovery.
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Major Donovan goes above and beyond in helping individuals on the road to recovery, by providing them with information and resources that are positive; giving people the courage to move forward to a life of recovery, which IS possible.
RECOVERY COMMUNITY NETWORK
Sometimes we all tend to hear the negative stories of people who started a road to recovery, only to fall by the wayside. Everyone s journey is different, and through The Recovery Community Network s website, the organization offers great information and resources for those wanting a life in recovery.
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(KNSI) – The Central Minnesota Community Foundation has granted a total of $268,212 through its Central Minnesota Response and Recovery Fund.
Nearly 60 grants were awarded between April and December of last year.
Please note that organizations listed more than once received grants during separate application periods.
$5,000 to the Waite Park Somali Community Association
$5,000 to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
$5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Central MN
$5,000 to the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF)
$5,000 to the St. Cloud Technical & Community College Foundation
$5,000 to the Central MN Mental Health Center
$5,000 to the Goodwill-Easter Seals MN
$2,000 to Help Heal Veterans