KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Mothers of Hope will host its sixth annual Walk to Celebrate Recovery on Saturday, aiming to raise awareness about substance use, reduce stigma and support those on the path to sobriety.
The walk begins at 10 a.m. outside the Northside Association for Community Development on Park Street. It is free, open to the public. Volunteers and vendors are welcome. Donations support both the event and the nonprofit’s recovery programs. Registration details are available here.
Stephanie Williams, project director for Mothers of Hope, said a lack of childcare and family-friendly treatment options prevents many parents from starting or completing recovery programs. She emphasized that most individuals struggling with addiction need long-term, inpatient care but are often forced to choose between treatment and their children…