Dear MARR Community,
My name is Jacob Pashia, and as the Program Director for MARR, I am thrilled to announce the restart of our monthly newsletter—a vibrant touchpoint we’ve missed over the past year. This publication has always been more than updates; it’s a celebration of resilience, connection, and the unwavering spirit of recovery that defines us. We’re back, and we’re stronger for it.
Over the past year, MARR has had an amazing ride—one that tested our foundations but ultimately reaffirmed our purpose. At the end of 2024, we found ourselves in a difficult position, grappling with challenges that many nonprofits in our field face: resource strains, evolving needs in the recovery landscape, and the ever-present demands of compassionate care. Yet, throughout 2025, we’ve forged a path forward with grit, innovation, and the unyielding support of our incredible community. Today, we stand on solid ground again, ready to build even higher.
We’ve made thoughtful changes to our programs while fiercely maintaining the core of what MARR is: a Therapeutic Community rooted in mutual support, personal accountability, and holistic healing. These adaptations—which include enhanced trauma-informed practices, expanded alumni engagement initiatives, and streamlined access to evidence-based therapies like DBT and mindfulness—have allowed us to serve more individuals with greater impact. We’ve seen firsthand how these evolutions not only sustain our mission but amplify it, turning obstacles into opportunities for deeper transformation.
As we relaunch this newsletter, expect stories that inspire: alumni spotlights on lives reclaimed, staff insights into innovative group sessions (like our renewed focus on gratitude and hope in recovery), event recaps from our recent 50th Anniversary Banquet, and practical resources for your own journey. This is your space—whether you’re a current resident, alum, family member, donor, or advocate.
Thank you for being the heartbeat of MARR. Together, we’re not just recovering; we’re thriving. Here’s to new beginnings, one newsletter at a time.
In gratitude and solidarity,
Jacob Pashia
Program Director
