Stories of Hope

From camper to counselor – and now college bound – David* has been involved in Operation UNITE programs for years. David graduated with a 3.8 GPA, was class president multiple years, played three varsity sports and was a member of the academic team. He’s going on to...

After multiple unsuccessful attempts to treat his substance abuse disorder, Don McClelland went to Lane House on a UNITE voucher and has been sober since 2009. Upon completion, he relocated his family to the Manchester area. Don has a degree from Sullivan Culinary in...

My name is Luke. I'm 35 years old. I have been addicted to drugs for the past 12 years. My addiction started in 2005. I lost a child to a heart disease, and I used drugs to cope, numb and most of all, to isolate myself. I completely succeeded in that. I lost friends,...

Sarah* is a scholarship recipient who devoted 300 hours of service learning during high school. She also was one of only four students in the country selected by Jobs for America’s Graduates for the honor of placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. But...

My name is James Hash. I am 29 years old and I’m from Middlesboro, KY. I was a happy child and had a pretty normal childhood. In school, I excelled at sports and academics. At high school age, I started hanging around the wrong people and I dropped out of high school....

Mike* had been to treatment in the past but could not deal with his addictive behavior when he came home. This time, he received a UNITE voucher, graduated from Isaiah House treatment center, then entered a six-month maintenance program. He still attends recovery...