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Nine years ago… The day that began a series of events that would change me and my life forever. I often think back to who I was before all of this. Sometimes, I wish that I could just go back to that person who really didn’t understand, that everything I knew to be true, could be gone in an instant. Most of the time, I am thankful that the old version of me is gone. I was lost, selfish, and … Read More

The 10th Annual Sykesville Holiday Marketplace hosted a raffle and raised $770.00 for charity this year, and Rising Above Addiction is the grateful recipient! With assistance from vendor, Dennis with Tops by Pops, an additional $205.00 was raised at his booth alone, which brings the event’s grand total to a $975 donation. Finally, the Strohmer Family Farm generously donating $25.00 to make it an even $1,000 donation!! Thank you so much for your generosity and we hope all the winners … Read More

Today, the Carroll Community Nursing Student Association delivered donations from their recent drive to the Rising Above Addiction sober homes: Reclaiming My Life, and Keeping My Serenity. The women in our homes shared their stories. We can’t thank everyone enough for helping to raise awareness for those recovering from addiction and helping to break the stigma against those with addiction. Thank you, Carroll Community NSA, for your generosity and for your support to Rising Above Addiction. All of the women … Read More

Eighteen years ago, something extraordinary was set into motion…. Tim went from sleeping under bridges, constantly looking for his next fix to surrendering his life to something bigger. He found the courage to walk into a hospital, ask for help and was determined to never look back. He took a chance on himself. Tim opened a flower shop, opened two sober homes, started the Triangle Recovery Club, and now works for our Carroll County State’s Attorney office. I met Tim … Read More

The Carroll Community Nursing Student Association has selected Rising Above Addiction as their first donation drive this year!! We are very excited for this upcoming drive and would love your support too!! Rising Above Addiction is a non-profit organization in Westminster, Maryland. Ran and owned by Tammy Lofink; she created this non-profit after losing her 18-year old son to a drug overdose. Tammy has two sober living homes for women here in Westminster, Maryland where she provides support and resources … Read More