and their divine service! Did you know that over 20 million Americans suffer from some form of drug or alcohol addiction? To put that into perspective, that is about one out of every twelve people you pass on the street. It is astounding to think how so many people can fall victim to such a terrible illness and there is not a lot being said publicly about it. If you or a loved one suffers from an addiction, it can be an overwhelming feeling not knowing where to turn to for help. Luckily, there are places like Recovery Communities of North Carolina that are working tirelessly to get people the help they, not only need, but deserve! The Recovery Communities of North Carolina (RCNC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes addiction recovery, wellness, and citizenship through advocacy, education, and support. This wonderful organization began as most things do, with an idea. In the summer of 2012, individuals in recovery, along with their families, friends, and supporters, noticed a need to host an event to raise awareness for addiction amid September’s “National Recovery Month”. From this, the 1st Annual Capital Area Rally for Recovery was born. From the success of that first rally, the group began preparing for the second, but there was an opportunity to do so much more. Therefore, those individuals decided that a nonprofit recovery community organization should be established. This organization would sponsor the annual rally for recovery and support other recovery advocacy efforts. Thus, by the spring of 2013, the Recovery Communities of North Carolina was formed. The RCNC quickly joined the national recovery advocacy movement by becoming a member of Faces and
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