Van Ness Recovery House

Giving Tuesday at VNRH highlights the power of joy, connection, and community support. Readers are invited to attend “Recovery Gets the Last Laugh,” a special Comedy Night on December 17 featuring Margaret Cho and friends, with all proceeds benefiting the Capital Campaign. Supporters can buy tickets, sponsor a resident to attend, or make a direct donation to help fund essential renovations—including restrooms, meeting rooms, and resident spaces. The message emphasizes that every contribution, large or small, helps create a safe, welcoming environment where recovery can thrive. Throughout, VNRH celebrates the impact of generosity and the healing power of laughter and hope.

VNRH enters the holiday season with deep gratitude for the community that makes its mission possible. The update highlights the annual Thanksgiving tradition, where residents prepare a family-style meal for anyone without a safe place to go—an evening filled with connection, comfort, and hope. Supporters are invited to help fund this meaningful gathering. Upcoming events include a Comedy Night on December 17 at Mi Alma Gardens, offering laughter and camaraderie while raising support for the House. Throughout, VNRH emphasizes the importance of donor generosity, community involvement, and the shared commitment to providing a warm, welcoming space for all in recovery.

November celebrates National Gratitude Month at VNRH, a time to honor the volunteers, donors, residents, and alumni whose generosity and resilience fuel the mission each day. The update shares exciting construction progress as the women’s restroom renovation is completed and demolition begins on the ADA-compliant downstairs restroom—marking the halfway point of the first Capital Campaign project. A powerful Story of Inspiration features Ed, whose decades-long struggle with addiction, relapse, and serious health challenges ultimately led him back to VNRH, where he experienced a profound shift in recovery. Now working at the House, he embodies hope, healing, and the belief that it’s never too late to begin again.