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Completing a residential drug rehabilitation program is a monumental achievement. It marks the end of a high-intensity battle and the beginning of a new era. However, a common misconception is that "finishing rehab" means the treatment is over. In reality, addiction is a chronic condition, much like diabetes or hypertension. You wouldn't stop taking insulin the moment your blood sugar levels stabilized; similarly, you cannot stop recovery maintenance just because you’ve compl

For most, inflation is a headline about rising interest rates or the cost of a new car. But for systemically under-resourced and underprivileged communities, inflation is a direct threat to survival. When the cost of living spikes, the most basic human necessity—food—is often the first thing to be sacrificed. At the Mae's Grace Foundation , we recognize that food security is the bedrock of wellness and workforce readiness. You cannot train for a career or focus on mental heal

When an individual is released from a correctional facility or a long-term drug rehabilitation center, they are often told to "get a job" and "stay clean." While these are vital goals, they are nearly impossible to achieve without a stable place to sleep. At the Maes Grace Foundation , we view housing not just as a roof over someone's head, but as the essential foundation upon which all other reentry efforts—such as workforce training, wellness, and sobriety—are built. 1. Hou

Recidivism—the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend—is not a reflection of a specific culture or a lack of individual "willpower." Instead, it is a complex social phenomenon driven by a convergence of systemic failures. For Black and Latino individuals, the journey home from incarceration is often blocked by a "revolving door" created by decades of policy and economic exclusion. To solve the recidivism crisis, we must first understand the structural gears that keep it