Adrienne Edwards-Goodbee is no stranger to the power of compassion. That’s clear from the gentle energy she brings to Recovery Café Longmont on the days she volunteers. She seems to create a space of calmness around her, a real gift in the sometimes-frenetic environment of the Café. A nurse practitioner by training, Adrienne says her 20
Member Moment: Meet Tamara
Tamara’s compassion is on full display near closing time one Thursday. A guest comes in at 2:45 p.m., when most members are finishing their last cups of coffee and starting to help with clean-up tasks. She sits with the newcomer as he eats and asks what else she can get him. More coffee? Water? Snacks
Something Larger Than Ourselves
A reflection by Faire Holliday, program manager Everyone deserves to be known and loved. That’s one of the core concepts that Recovery Café Longmont is based on. It’s easy to see how this idea is turned into a reality for our members and staff. Members attend weekly Recovery Circles where they share honestly about their