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Pathways to Possibilities Luncheon Raises $425,000 for Nexus

Excitement filled the room as Nexus supporters gathered at the inaugural Pathways to Possibilities Luncheon at Dallas College Eastfield Campus. More than 100 attendees came out on a rainy morning to support our mission through sustainable donations. Altogether, they raised $425,000 to ensure that women with substance use disorder can receive needed services to rebuild their lives and heal alongside their families.

The luncheon started off with a video welcome from the children at the Nexus Child Development Center, after which CEO Heather E. Ormand told attendees about Nexus’ mission to serve as a community of hope and recovery for all women and their families who strive to live healthy, resilient lives. Then, after debuting a new mission video, Board Member Kristy Faus came up to the podium. She told attendees that while the past two years have been challenging, Nexus has not had to close for a single day during the pandemic. Kristy thanked Nexus’ donors for making this possible, and announced the Founders Circle of the Pathways to Possibilities Giving Society. These donors, who made a commitment of support to Nexus prior to the luncheon, have together donated more than $350,000 to Nexus Recovery Center.

At the end of the luncheon, Heather Ormand came back up to the podium to invite everyone in attendance to take a tour of Nexus’ campus. By this time, the rain had stopped, and around two dozen attendees came over from Eastfield to view Nexus’ facilities on La Prada Drive. Nexus staff were available to answer questions about the program and reiterate their commitment to the women who come to Nexus to seek recovery for both themselves and their families.

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Nexus Celebrates National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month, and Nexus brings awareness to the substance use disorder landscape and urges the community to join us in helping women and families across the region break down barriers to recovery. This year, Nexus hits the ground running, with events both on and off campus throughout September, including a picnic, carnival, talent show, and more!

We kicked off the awareness efforts with Purple Out Nexus on September 2. Each department on campus received a box of purple ribbons, balloons and strings to decorate their office space. On September 9, Nexus is hosting the Nexus Alumni President and five Alumni to share their stories of recovery journeys. And just a few days later on September 16, the campus will host its first-ever “Recovery’s Got Talent” talent show. Staff and clients are encouraged to participate.

In the true spirit of Nexus’ DNA, a family-focused event will take place called the “Recovery Carnival” on September 23 and include live music, face painting, and all the nostalgic memories and moments wrapped up in carnival fun. And perhaps the biggest, most celebrated event in honor of National Recovery Month is Nexus’ White Rock Lake Annual Family Picnic on September 24, encouraging families to come together and celebrate the progress its clients have made during their time on campus.

Hosting a “Palmer’s Pep Rally” for Nexus Recovery Center is Palmer’s Hot Chicken in Lakewood where a portion of the proceeds from the entire day (September 29) will benefit the recovery nonprofit. And to conclude the month of awareness and celebration for recovery is Nexus’ Sober Sip & Doodle on September 30. All of Nexus Recovery Center’s activities for September can be viewed on Nexus’ website.