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Resident Spotlight: 3 Questions with Jeff US Postage Paid Non-Profit Permit No. Jeff has been at the Welcome House since the fall of 2016 – residing, 2658 attending meetings, and working as the resident cook. He has this to say Kansas City, MO 64108 Spring about his journey in recovery: the journey 2017 1. How has the Welcome House influenced your life and your The Welcome House recovery? 1414 E. 27th Street “The Welcome House is helping me recover my life in a direction that A Publication for Friends, Supporters and Residents of The Welcome House benefits me as a person. I am getting to know myself and learning to love Kansas City, MO 64108-292 myself no matter what. I am embracing the freedom to be responsible on my own with the discipline and structure to adapt to sober living.” JOIN US MAY 11, 2017! Welcome House 4th Annual Breakfast 2. What have you learned about yourself during recovery? “I have learned that I am loveable. I don’t have to escape from myself with SAVE THE DATE With Special Guest Tom Watson and Keynote Speaker Darryl Strawberry drinking and drugging. It’s about progress not perfection. It’s okay that I May 11, 2017 have flaws and make mistakes.” Described as a baseball legend for his dynamics of the Other amazing raffle opportunities 3. How is your journey in recovery making you a better person? 4th Annual game, the power he possessed at the plate, and his story of include: “I’m learning daily to accept myself and others. I am a better person by Jeff (far left) with Welcome House President/ Welcome House Breakfast redemption that continues to bring hope to many lives, a KC Royals Ultimate Fan letting God run the show. I am better when I am part of the solution instead CEO Jamie Boyle and Pastor Keith Koch of Darryl Strawberry will share his story of challenge, triumph, Getaway with of the problem. My focus is on staying spiritually grounded and realizing I Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church. Overland Park Convention Center and inspiration at the 4th Annual Welcome House Breakfast. airfare for two to Boston, am not in control.” Visit WelcomeHouseKC.org tickets to the Royals vs. Red Darryl Strawberry The 8-time All-Star and 4-time World Series Champion, Sox game on July 29, 2017, revered as one of the most feared homerun hitters of his and 3-night accommodations at the 5-star Boston time, will join forces with golf icon and generous Welcome Harbor Hotel with Boston Harbor View Room Community Spotlight: House supporter Tom Watson, to continue the tradition of this a Show Me Baseball Experience in St. Louis high-caliber event for the benefit of Welcome House. Once with two tickets to the Royals vs. Cardinals game In Gear with Randy Curnow again, Watson has graciously offered to host a round of golf on August 10, 2017, and 1-night accommodations with three lucky guests – two selected by raffle drawing, the at the Downtown St. Louis Westin. His journey with recovery is $22/Day other by live auction at the breakfast. Raffle tickets may be something Randy Curnow puts purchased online at WelcomehouseKC.org beginning on The breakfast is free to guests of Table Captains who simply “out there” like a shiny new car This nominal amount has the power to feed, shelter, and transform lives! April 1st. invite their friends, colleagues or family members. “Our for all to see. The reality is this: each man who seeks a residential recovery program for alcohol or drug addiction requires much more goal this year is to garner the support of 80 Table Captains than a roof over his head, three daily meals, and education about his disease. to help us not only fill the room, but raise awareness and “I’m up-front about my life and funds to ensure Welcome House continues to thrive as a vital my addiction,” said Curnow, He requires constant attention to his symptoms and to any health The Journey community asset,” said Grant Baumgartner, Welcome House who recently marked the 32nd complications from alcoholism. board member and this year’s Event Chair. To serve as a Table year in his journey in recovery. Welcome! You’re reading the first issue of Captain, visit WelcomeHouseKC.org or call 816.472.0760. “It keeps me grounded and real, He benefits from emotional support as he develops awareness of how The Journey, an all-new publication for Friends, and helps me be accountable to alcohol abuse has impacted his life and that of his loved ones. Supporters and Residents of the Welcome House. The no other but myself.” He requires compassion, accountability, understanding and support new name evokes the humble reality of recovery: it is not a destination, but a lifelong journey. The Welcome House continues to expand The owner of several auto from staff, his sponsor, and his family. its reach and capacity by cultivating dealerships, Curnow credits He needs access to recovery meetings, counseling, and ancillary More than a new name and a new look, The Journey meaningful relationships and funding from helping others as a key factor in services to ensure his recovery is well-supported. is being re-designed and re-energized to serve as vital community partners. An award from his personal triumph. He finds a vital link, connecting you and the community to solace, motivation, and strength That $22 per day is an investment of exceptional value. Especially if you consider that Welcome House also invests our important mission: providing a high-quality, the Curry Family Foundation for the Sober in lifting others who are similarly approximately $863 for each resident admitted, and approximately $6,500 toward each successful graduate of the program. moral, and open residential program to recovering Living Recovery Program was one of many challenged. Curnow recently led the charge in helping Welcome House Together, this is still considerably less than the cost of a 28 or 30 day traditional residential treatment program, which can alcoholics and drug-addicted men facing the important contributions in 2016. begin replacement of its aging fleet of vehicles, generously helping with difficult transition from treatment, incarceration, and average from $15,000 to $30,000. the acquisition of a new passenger van. homelessness to reintegration back into society as productive citizens. “Kansas City has a great resource in the Welcome House,” said Curnow, For residents who successfully graduate from the Welcome House program, that $22 per day - $154 per week - provides food, noting that the business community can make a meaningful difference shelter, education, and support. It is an investment that nourishes, transforms, and opens doors to a new life filled with hope Thanks for your support! We hope you enjoy this with their involvement and financial support. To learn more about and possibilities! issue and those to come. A day of golf with Tom Watson and Willie Wilson was a once-in-a opportunities or current needs, please call 816.472.0760. lifetime opportunity for winners of last year’s raffle and auction. L to R: Laurie Martin, Tom Watson, Preston Fleenor, Dalton Jones, You can help! Consider a monthly sponsorship of $22, $44, $66 or $88 – whatever amount suits your giving plans – to sponsor and Willie Wilson a few days of residency at the Welcome House. Visit WelcomeHouseKC.org/Funding. WelcomeHouseKC.org 5 Leading the Way Ways to Help HIGHLIGHTS gggggggggggg Welcome A Message from Here’s the short list of current opportunities and needs Kansas City Royals great Willie Wilson was the Art of Recovery 16 Jamie Boyle . President/CEO at the Welcome House. Please call 816.472.0760 or email keynote speaker at the most successful-ever In September 2016, House Welcome House Breakfast in May 2016. The event Welcome House [email protected] if you can help! 20 residents participated Board of Directors raised more than $154,000 with the help of golf in The Art of Recovery, Grant Baumgartner Serve as a Lay Counselor, Mentor or Recovery Coach legend and good friend of Welcome House a team building activity Dear Friends Jamie Boyle, President/CEO As a lay counselor, mentor, or recovery coach, you’ll Tom Watson. sponsored by Valley Hope of Atchison and Joe Cashen, Secretary of Welcome House, spend a few hours each month offering guidance, The Welcome House rehabilitative jobs First Call. John W. Hungerford, Treasurer support, and encouragement to residents. Frank Martin, Vice Chairman As we present this all-new Orientation and instruction provided. program provides short-term employment publication and the 2016 Annual opportunities (15-20 positions) and Jumpstart, Rich McArdle, Chairman Susan Whitmore Report within, it’s as good a time Replace Aging Vehicles emergency employment assistance, to all qualified as any to express our sincerest Thanks to generous donors, we’re on our way to residents. In 2016, 74 men were employed in gratitude to the many who have replacing an aging fleet. One passenger van has the rehabilitative jobs program and earned total Former Kansas City Royal and baseball legend Willie Wilson shares his triumphant story of recovery at the 3rd Annual Freedom shared their support – through time, talent, and resources – been replaced, but we need to replace a second wages of $228,000. Additionally, Welcome House FINANCIAL REVIEW Annual ReportAnnual Welcome House Breakfast. from Smoking with The Welcome House. passenger van, a box-truck, and small mini-van. invested $14,300 in Jumpstart support to give men January 1 to opportunity, a sense of purpose and belonging, Residents benefit December 31, 2016 The vehicles are vital to serving the 80 residents from American Lung To our donors, funders, volunteers, lay counselors, Board and, because of age and mileage, have become and income assistance.