Ascension Sunrise
A Path to Recovery

Achieving a State of
Well-being.

Providing critical services for the displaced, mentally ill, and substance abuse users to become productive members of the Jacksonville community.

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Our Mission

The Mission

Providing services for the displaced, mentally ill, and substance abuse users to achieve a path to recovery. We believe everyone deserves a second chance to reach a state of well-being.

The Vision

Seeing those who are displaced, mentally ill, and substance abuse users, to reach a state of well-being and to become productive members of their community. A thriving, restored Jacksonville.

Core Programs

We provide the necessary tools and structured environments to catapult individuals from hardship into lasting recovery.

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Transitional Housing

Safe, supportive living environments for the displaced to build a foundation.

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Substance Recovery

Evidence-based programs and peer support to break the cycle of addiction.

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Job Readiness

Life skills, interview prep, and resume building to create productive members of society.

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The Impact Engine

Slide to see how your contribution directly catapults someone from hardship to a path of recovery.

$50

Provides a week of warm meals and basic hygiene supplies for one displaced individual.

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Faces of Change

The leadership architecture driving the Catapult Recovery mission in Jacksonville.

Roberta Nixon

Roberta Nixon

Executive Director

Jacqueline "Jae" Smith

Jacqueline "Jae" Smith

Executive Administrator

Avagay Green

Avagay Green

Officer

Makisha Lester

Makisha Lester

President

Michandra Williams

Michandra Williams

Treasurer