Firm Foundation Recovery

Join The "For Delaware By Delaware" Mission by Helping To Build A Christian Based Recovery Center in Delaware State. Churches, businesses, organizations, families, and residents can make a contribution of any size to help reach our goal of $100,000 by the end of January 2024 to purchase our primary property in Kent County, DE Our Primary Property Initiative-Phase 1 is the first step in the construction and development process of our free long term residential recovery center for 54 men and women. Everyone is affected by addiction one way or another. The speed of Delaware's healing mission moves at the rate of our state's participation. Visit https://lnkd.in/eFbmhJWy to learn more about our mission and to make an annual contribution. #delaware #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #12steps #christiancommunity #rehabilitation

Firm Foundation Recovery All tournament participants in all age groups please pre register! https://lnkd.in/egYqDC6p Through a continued partnership with Red Lion Christian Academy we will be hosting Delaware for our 5th Annual Knock Addiction Out Of The Park Homerun Tournament. Thanks to our community sponsors this event is completely FREE for everyone 15 or younger. Once again we will have 3 age groups 10-12, 13-15, and 16+. All age groups will be male and female, and everyone will be hitting softballs. The home run distance is shorted to put an emphasis on fun, fellowship, and consistency. Medals and prize packs will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Everyone 16 or older will pay a $10 entry fee that will go directly towards our future property purchase. Please show up by 11am to register in your age group. The rain date will be August 4th if needed. We will have the consession stand open and Kona Ice for all who attend. Book Bag giveaways, and kids giveaways will be available. Our state continues to heal and recover together. Many businesses, nonprofits, organizations, treatment providers, and Churches will be available to help improve our states recovery culture. Bring your family and friends out to help Delaware break new ground for recovery in 2024. This is a day focused on love, fellowship, and restoration! Vendor registration $50 (no sales permitted) https://lnkd.in/ezVDywVq

Seeds Of Recovery Family Fun Day 2024 This past Saturday June 15th the community came together on every level to showcase the love of God and the healing power of recovery! First Baptist Church of Delaware is the perfect venue to continue to plant seeds of recovery in our state. The sunlight of the Spirit lit up Newcastle on this beautiful day! A special thanks to all the hearts of service who helped create this event. So many members of the recovery community, faith community, and the community at large came together to grow and heal through service. We witnessed the generational blessings of recovery through the hundreds of families in attendance. Community resources hosted vendor tables for Delaware. Together we continue to plant seeds of love in our communities, water them through service, and God is expanding Delaware's healing mission! We are only able to improve the recovery culture in Delaware through the generosity of willing sponsors. We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors that made this event possible! The Well Coffeehouse and Marketplace Net Kirkwood Detox The Journey Strategic Business Solutions, LLC. First Baptist Church of delaware Sweet Stop Franks Wholesale Produce AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware Delaware Council on Gambling Problems Kirkley Construction LLC Trinity Community Church New Castle County Government This year's food sponsors blew us away with their contributions! The Well Coffeehouse and Marketplace, Franks Wholesale Produce, Trinity Community Church, Sweet Stop The set up and break down for this year's event was smooth in large part to the contributions of the Paint Doctor . Delaware was blessed by their contribution of time and equipment! Visit https://lnkd.in/eFbmhJWy to learn more about our mission, donate to Phase 1 of our Primary Property Initiative, download our sponsorship ebook, or set up your reoccurring donation. TOGETHER WE ARE BREAKING NEW GROUND FOR RECOVERY IN 2024! Video collaboration by John Falla Photography and The Galerie #seedsofrecovery #familyandcommunity #healingrootcauses #improvedlevelofcare #breakingnewground #4delawarebydelaware

Addiction prevention starts at home! The Art of Leveling Up  ·  Level Up As A Parent: Protecting Generation Alpha from Modern Dangers. How to Safeguard Your Child’s Future Without Overwhelming Them. As a parent of Generation Alpha, navigating the digital age can be tricky, but don’t worry — we’ve got your back. Research shows that proactive parenting can help shield kids from the negative effects of too much screen time and social media. The good news? It works! By following these five simple steps, you’ll help your kids develop healthier habits, make more friends, and enjoy a well-balanced life. 1. Parental Supervision Parents who want to keep their kids safe both online and offline need to dedicate some time to supervise their Generation Alpha children. While it requires a bit of effort and attention, it’s completely manageable and well worth it. Here’s how to do it. Set Clear Rules: Just like setting a bedtime, establish rules for digital device use. For example, no phones during meals or after 8 PM. My neighbor has a rule that all devices must be turned off one hour before bedtime, and it has improved their family’s sleep quality significantly. Monitor Usage: Use apps like Family Link or Screen Time to see what your kids are up to online. For instance, one mom discovered her daughter was spending hours on a drawing app through Family Link. She encouraged her daughter to take a local art class, turning screen time into a productive hobby. Educate About Risks: Explain the dangers of the internet, like you would talk about stranger danger. One dad used news stories to start a conversation about online safety, sharing real-life examples of what can go wrong and how to avoid it. Create a Safe Environment: Keep devices in common areas. A friend of mine keeps the family computer in the living room, so it’s easy to supervise. This setup also naturally encourages more family interaction and reduces the chances of secretive behavior. Read full Article: https://lnkd.in/e7rdCWTE... #education #parenting #ParentingTips #GenAlpha

REGISTER YOUR TABLE OR BECOME A SPONSOR Seeds Of Recovery Family Fun Day! Through a partnership with First Baptist Church of Delaware we are welcoming Delaware out for a Father's day weekend blowout for the record books on Saturday June 15th from 12-4pm! This carnival style event encourages businesses, organizations, treatment providers, nonprofits, and Churches invested in healing and recovery to come spread love to the community. Newcastle is one of the most underserved areas in our state and this year we are showing up big time at this annual family and community event! VENDOR SPACE Organizations are welcome to host tables for the community. Tables will be among the carnival games this year. We encourage organizations to incorporate a carnival game and giveaways for Delaware families! Register your organization here https://lnkd.in/erVT2Dwb EVENT SPONSORSHIP Visit our homepage at https://lnkd.in/eFbmhJWy to sponsor this event. Sponsors receive select table space, mention on marketing, and logo placement on event shirts. Help accelerate Delaware’s healing mission this summer! TOGETHER DELAWARE IS BREAKING NEW GROUND FOR RECOVERY IN 2024! #familyandcommunity #unityforhealing #improvedlevelofcare #werecovertogether #breakingnewground #4delawarebydelaware

Our united speaker jam initiative is heading south to Sussex County DE. Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown is opening their doors to Delaware’s recovery community. 6 Fellowship speakers will carry the message of recovery through the principles of our program and God's will for our lives. The fellowship speakers have experiences with AA, NA, CR, Christian 12 Step and Teen Challenge. This incredibly diverse group of speakers share the same spiritual solution. Doors will open at 6pm for the free buffet style food, fellowship, and a night filled with testimonies of transformation. Share this event and invite others to help unify Delaware for one recovery statewide 

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First State Free Throw Contest Saturday, March 23 2024 10:00 AM-1 PM FREE REGISTRATION https://lnkd.in/eyZgy5bn Through a partnership with The Chase Field House our Hoops For Help Tournament will once again include a 2 round kids free throw contest this year. There are two age groups 8-10 and 11-13 for both girls and boys. The first round of this contest will start at 10:30am prior to the 3 on 3 Tournament. The final round of this contest will be on center court upon completion of the first round of the 3 on 3 tournament. Donated prizes, and medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group ttp.Thanks to our generous sponsors there is no fee for registration, but all kids must register through the eventbrite link by 3/22 to participate. All adults will pay a $10 entry fee that will go directly towards the purchase of our primary property in Kent County for our future free recovery center. Delaware continues to come together to support healing and recovery in our state. Sponsors, recovery advocates, nonprofits, and Churches will be hosting resource tables for the community. Thank God for His order, His principles, and the blessing of family! See everyone on the court! #delaware

5th Annual "Strikes Against Addiction" Pleasant Hill Bowling Lanes 1001 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE We are back at Pleasant Hill Lanes in Newport for our 5th Annual Strikes Against Addiction bowling event. Families, recovery advocates, organizations, nonprofits, and churches are coming out to support healing and recovery in Delaware. Enjoy a fun filled day on the lanes with the family and help strengthen our states recovery culture and move Delaware closer to purchasing property in Kent County for the future free residential recovery center. We will have donated prizes for children and adults who bowl the most strikes for recovery and pizza and drink for all in attendance. This event is free for everyone under 18 and anyone in a treatment setting. All adults will pay a $10 entry fee to accelerate Phase 1 of our Primary Property Initiative.

4th Annual "Hoops for Help" 3 on 3 Tournament Chase Fieldhouse Saturday March 23, 2024 TEAM REGISTRATION $125 https://lnkd.in/e3da8gVB Through a partnership with Chase Field House we will be hosting our 4th Annual Hoops For Help 3 on 3 Tournament for Delaware. Open to anyone 14 and older teams will consist of 4 to 6 players with at least one female. The female player must start every game and stay on the floor until 4 points are scored. This double elimination tournament will have a 12 minute running clock with one 2 minute time out per game. Games are make it take it first team to 13 or whomever is ahead when time expires wins. 6 to zero is a shutout win. 3 point baskets are 2 points everything else is 1point. Thanks to our sponsors we will have fantastic prize packs and trophies for the top 3 finishers. There was a great turn out last year and we will only have space for 32 teams. Registration will open 1/16 so get your team ready. This venue will be electric on tournament day with so many families, resources, and advocates coming together to improve the recovery culture in Delaware. Come out to experience the Spirit of healing as a participant or a spectator. Bring the family to be a part of the solution in our home state!