Upcoming Events

In conjunction with national Recovery Month,

CNCAA invites you to "Focus on Recovery"

This ongoing series is intended for anyone in a recovery program,

or for anyone wanting to learn more about recovery

in a safe, supportive environment. Let your friends know, too!

Tuesday, September 7 ---- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Tim Putscher will share how working the steps has improved his life and the lives of the people around him.

Tuesday, September 21 ---- 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ronnie Pichler will share his experience, strength & hope of recovery. And how recovery has changed his life.

Thursday, October 7 ---- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Steve Kuck will share how he made it into recovery and what he has received from the 12-step program.

Thursday, October 21 ---- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mike Hieb will share what his life was like and what it is like now.

Thursday, November 4 — 6:30pm-8: 30pm
Father Chuck Peak will talk about spirituality and 12 step recovery programs.

Friday, November 19 (Tree of Hope)

Please join us at our Annual Soup & Pie Supper to kick off our Tree of Hope campaign. Our speakers will be Gary and Wilma Luther of Grand Island, who will share their experience, strength and hope. This event will be held at the St. Mary’s Cathedral Square, 112 S. Cedar in Grand Island. A free-will offering will be taken at the door.

Tree of Hope

For anyone whose life has been affected by addiction, the holiday season can be an especially difficult time. From November 1^st through December 31^st, the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions, Inc. (CNCAA) is offering an opportunity to celebrate the joys of recovery, share HOPE with those still struggling with addictions, to fight stigma, and give a little something back.

We invite you to participate in the Tree of Hope Project. Our goal is to fill one tree with 500 advocacy ornaments and lots of lights to help show that recovery is possible, truly something to celebrate, and give HOPE to those still struggling.

HOPE is GRATITUDE - as Melody Beattie says, “Gratitude turns today’s pain into tomorrow’s joy.”

HOPE is RECOVERY – reduce stigma of addiction

HOPE is HEALTH – strive toward community awareness of substance abuse

HOPE is MEANING – honor individuals who have helped you

HOPE is RECOGNITION – remember those who have lost their lives to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

All the funds raised stay at the Council and will help to support current prevention programs such as Kids Power!, expand the lending library, provide individuals and families with information on accessing substance abuse treatment, 12-Step support groups, and other substance abuse services. This year we will be featuring a collectible hand-blown glass ornaments commemorating the Tree of Hope Campaign!! (A limited quantity is available.)

Ornaments are available for purchase through December 31^st . Suggested contribution is $5 for a starfish, $10 for a string of lights, or an angel for $50. Come in or call 308-385-5520. Hours M-F, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. www.cncaa.net

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To purchase ornaments, lights, or angels, please bring in, or mail in this form with payment to: CNCAA, ATTN: Tree of Hope, 219 West 2^nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. www.cncaa.net

I would like to purchase __ starfish at $5 each, __ string(s) of lights $10 each, __ angel(s) $50 each. I have enclosed $______.

Optional: This gift is dedicated to (name of person) _______________________________.

Your Name ________________________ Mailing Address _____________________________

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