Planned addiction recovery horse ranch in Crete offers short-term jobs for people leaving treatment

Olivia Stevens of the Daily Southtown reported on Second Story Foundation’s efforts to launch a live-in addiction recovery ranch in Crete while already providing short-term paid work opportunities for people transitioning out of residential treatment. The story ran online May 10 and appeared on the front page of the May 11 print edition. The article follows individuals in recovery who are earning income through ranch work, including fence repair, brush clearing, and horse care, as Foundation Director Jim O’Connor continues fundraising for the larger recovery campus project.

The story highlights the financial and emotional challenges many people face after leaving treatment, including unemployment, housing instability, and lack of basic resources. O’Connor explained how the future recovery center will provide long-term housing, job support, and stability for men rebuilding their lives after addiction, while current ranch work offers immediate income, structure, and a supportive environment for people in recovery.

Planned addiction recovery horse ranch in Crete offers short-term jobs for people leaving treatment

As Jim O’Connor continues his quest for funding to transform his Crete horse ranch and harness racing training facility into a live-in addiction recovery center, he’s begun welcoming people from nearby recovery communities in…

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