Sober House Opens in HR on April 3; Recovery program celebrates 17 years
Steve and Tiffany Ryan, a dedicated husband-and-wife team, will lead Journey House as Co-Directors, bringing their shared passion and commitment to this transformative project. Tiffany, Ryan and Nia were putting in the sweat equity at the new"Journey House” earlier this month.
From Hood River Alliance Church:
Hood River Alliance Church is thrilled to honor 17 transformative years of Celebrate Recovery as a life-changing ministry. Over nearly two decades, countless individuals from the community have helped shape and strengthen the recovery program into what it is today—a beacon of hope, healing, and restoration.
Hood River Alliance Church, led by Pastor Keith Sietstra, warmly invites the community to celebrate together and witness God’s transformative work through Celebrate Recovery and Journey House.
Seventeen years ago, Lud Tolbert and his ministry team started Celebrate Recovery(CR) at Hood River Alliance Church, planting seeds of hope that continue to flourish today. Over the years, several other leaders have risen from places of despair and hopelessness, finding healing and restoration through Jesus Christ and the ministry of Celebrate Recovery. Many of these individuals, having experienced their own transformation, now dedicate themselves to guiding others on the path to freedom.
The twelfth step emphasizes sharing hope and encouragement, fueling CR's mission to raise up leaders passionate about helping others discover life-changing hope. In this way, Celebrate Recovery and the 12-step process have become catalysts for transformation, empowering “Hope Dealers” to spread light in the darkest corners.
We know that there are many who are silently suffering and trying to beat their hurts, habits, and hang ups on their own… we want you to know that there is a whole family of people who want to walk with you into the light.
Today, the church reflects on this incredible legacy and looks forward with enthusiasm to the latest milestone: the opening of Journey House, a transitional sober living home. This groundbreaking initiative will provide a safe and supportive space for individuals pursuing lasting recovery.
To commemorate these remarkable milestones, Hood River Alliance Church invites the community to two special events on April 3:
Journey Open House - open to all ages
Experience the unveiling of Journey House, at 1217 May Street and celebrate its launch as a safe haven for recovery.
3:00–5:00 p.m. / Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 PM
Please park at Jackson Park
Celebrate Recovery 17-Year Celebration - age 18+ only to preserve safety for those attending CR at Hood River Alliance Church—2650 Montello Ave.
Join us for a night of gratitude, fellowship, worship, and testimony as we reflect on the impact of Celebrate Recovery and give thanks for God’s faithfulness
Dinner 5:45 PM
Worship & Testimony: 6:30 PM
Tina Combs, Associate Pastor and Celebrate Recovery leader, shared heartfelt words on the ministry’s legacy:
“Every step forward we take today is built on the foundation laid by those who came before us. The lives being changed, the healing being found, and the hope being restored—none of it would be possible without the sacrifices and dedication of leaders who have gone ahead of us. Because of volunteers’ willingness to serve, Celebrate Recovery continues to be a place where people experience freedom in Christ.”
About
Hood River Alliance Church is a vibrant religious organization with non-profit tax-exempt status, dedicated to bringing beauty, order, and abundance to our community. For well over 100 years, Hood River Alliance Church has been a vital part of the Hood River community.
