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The transformation has officially begun… ❤️ Over the coming months, this beautiful building will become the new home of our primary recovery programme, allowing us to double the number of vulnerable and lost men we can support on their journey into lasting recovery. While it’s a stunning property on the outside, there’s still a huge amount of work to do before we can officially open the doors. Every room needs time, care and investment to create the safe, welcoming and structured environment that people deserve. The good news is… we’ve already made a fantastic start. A massive thank you to all of the Jericho staff and volunteers, past and present, who have rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in. Whether you’ve painted, stripped rooms, moved furniture, shared your trade skills or simply turned up willing to help, you’ve all played a part. You know who you are… and we can’t thank you enough. ❤️❤️❤️ We would also like to extend a very special thank you to the Severn Trent Community Fund for their incredible £20,000 grant towards this project. Their generosity is making a huge difference and bringing us one step closer to opening our doors to even more people in need of recovery. Another huge thank you goes to everyone who has supported our Sponsor a Room initiative by donating £500. Your generosity has been overwhelming. We’re delighted to say that the furniture has now been ordered, and we’ll be sharing some update pictures with you very soon. A special thank you also goes to the amazing 500 Acts of Kindness team for their generous £500 donation towards sponsoring one of our rooms. Your kindness will directly help create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for someone beginning a new chapter in their life. As with any large renovation project, there have also been a few unexpected surprises! 😱 One of the biggest has been a substantial heating and plumbing bill. To safely accommodate the increased number of residents and the many people who use our facilities each day, the entire system requires a far more extensive overhaul than we had originally anticipated. It’s a significant investment, but one that is absolutely essential to provide a safe, reliable and sustainable environment for years to come. Without the support of every individual, business, organisation and community group that has stood alongside us, this simply wouldn’t be possible. Every donation, every hour volunteered, every share on social media and every word of encouragement is helping to build something truly special. If you’re a local business, tradesperson, organisation or individual who would like to help us restore this incredible building, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s labour, materials, furniture, decorating, plumbing, electrics or sponsorship. Every contribution will help us open our doors sooner. Likewise, if you’d like to make a financial contribution towards the project, no matter how large or small, it would be received with enormous gratitude. Every pound goes directly towards creating a safe, welcoming environment where vulnerable men can begin to rebuild their lives. The quicker we complete the renovation, the sooner we can provide hope, safety and a fresh start to twice as many men who desperately need it. Together, we’re not just renovating a building… We’re creating a place where lives will be rebuilt, families reunited and futures transformed. If this is something close to your heart, please feel free to share this post or tag someone who may be able to help. Every share helps us reach people and businesses who could make a real difference. From all of us at Jericho House and The Living Recovery Foundation, thank you. We genuinely couldn’t do this without you. 💙 #RecoveryIsPossible #LivingRecoveryFoundation #JerichoHouse #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether #MakingADifference #HopeLivesHere #RecoveryWorks #Derby #Volunteers #CommunitySpirit #BuildingFutures Severn Trent Life The National Lottery Community Fund Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Baggy Shanker Ged Potter Cllr Jonathan Smale Ian Morgan

10 years drink and drug free 🔥🙏🔥 What an amazing story and testament to the power of what recovery can do for a young man’s life ( and family ) We are so proud of the man Kyle has become. He literally came from what seemed like a no hope situation to a life no one could have imagined possible 🏆🔥👏💯 …… Kyle’s story…. So far ♥️ I arrived at Jericho on 27th July 2016. I had previously been rehab twice before and unfortunately did not manage to stay clean. I first heard of Jericho from members of my local NA group and when I was struggling with using decided it was time to give them a call. My life before Jericho involved heroin use and the choatic life style that came along with that. I experienced multiple overdoses and the consequences of my using were getting more and more. I was a constant source of worry for my family, full of fear, lost and had no ability to cope with life without using drugs. When I arrived at Jericho house I remember my Mum dropping me and Neil said to her “you go we will look after your boy for you” and that what’s they did. I went through withdrawals and was fully supported by staff and other residents, this is something I never would have been able to do without the love and support they gave me. During my time in residential treatment I was taught about myself and the reason I used drugs to begin with, but more importantly how to remain clean and live a full life. With time invested I started to feel a new sense of self and began to take responsibility for my own actions and recovery. Jericho helped and supported me into a move on facility where for the first time I managed to learn to take care of day to day life, the way I had been shown through treatment. I continued to attend regular fellowship meetings and still attended Jericho regularly. At around a year clean I was privileged enough to volunteer for Jericho and I continued to grow within my recovery. Over the last 10 years Jericho house has supported me in every area of my life, whether through bereavement or becoming a father, getting married, taking on new responsibilities, Jericho has always been there. I have always felt a part of the family of Jericho. I cannot put into words how much Jericho has changed my life and I can say with confidence without them I would not be here today. I love you all and thank you for giving me a life beyond my wildest dreams. Keep up the good work and keep spreading the amazing message of recovery. Kyle