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Hammer Time

Hammer Time is available to provide support for people in construction who are struggling with substance use issues, and may need access to recovery and/or harm reduction services. Taking place on Thursdays from 7 – 8pm, these weekly meetings will be a mixture of educati...
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Recovering Out Loud: Metallica’s James Hetfield

At Umbrella Society, we’re inspired by people and programs that create space for honest conversations about recovery. One powerful example came recently from Road Recovery, a non-profit supporting youth through music and mentorship. Backstage at the JLM Dome in Syracuse,...
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Happy 2 Years Phil!

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating Phil, a resident at Potter House, as he marked two incredible years of sobriety. A moment worth celebrating—we’re beyond proud! Take a look at the photo below of Phil with cake. Keep going strong, Phil—recovery looks great on ...
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Happy 1 Year Billy!

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating Billy, a resident at Potter House, as he reached the remarkable milestone of one year of sobriety. An accomplishment worth celebrating—we’re beyond proud! Check out the photo below of Billy with his cake. Keep going strong...
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Stelly’s Secondary School Presentation

Last week, Evan and Rebecca had the honor of delivering their fourth presentation of the year to the Grade 12 students at Stelly's Secondary School. The school’s Health and Wellness Day program, which has run throughout the year, featured a variety of topics, from gambli...
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A Heartfelt Thank You to St. Michael’s University School

On behalf of everyone at the Umbrella Society, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Primrose, Mr. Anderson, and the entire SMUS community for their incredible support through the Ice Bucket Challenge! This fun and impactful event has not only raised aware...
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Administrative Professionals Day

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Yesterday, we took a moment to celebrate the incredible Umbrella Admin Team — the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep everything running smoothly with dedication, heart, and a whole lot of hustle. From organizing schedules and manag...
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Pancake Breakfast

As Easter approaches, the spirit of community, care, and connection is in full bloom at Umbrella. Today, two of our dedicated staff members—Josh and Sean—took that spirit to heart by cooking up a special pancake breakfast for residents at one of our transitional housing s...
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Terry 10 year celebration

Yesterday, we celebrated Terry's 10th work anniversary with the Umbrella staff! As many of you know, Terry is a huge fan of pie, so we marked the occasion with 10 different kinds. We also had a blast with Terry Trivia, which came down to two teams—Jen & Sharlene vs. Dere...