Community Partnerships

At the heart of our mission, Awaken Recovery Foundation is committed to fostering a strong network of community partners who share our dedication to empowering women in recovery. As a grassroots nonprofit based in Cambridge, Maryland, we’ve spent the past five years providing housing and vital support services to individuals overcoming substance use disorder. Our work is driven by collaboration, and through the generous partnerships we’ve built, we’re able to offer holistic care that nurtures both healing and hope. Together with our community, we are changing lives and helping women reclaim their futures.

Choptank Arts & Culture Exchange

We are honored to receive the Choptank500 grant from the Choptank Arts & Culture Exchange, which will help us grow our art therapy program at Awaken Recovery Foundation. This support enables us to provide weekly art therapy sessions, offering a creative and therapeutic outlet for the women in our recovery housing program as they work toward lasting recovery. Our deepest gratitude goes to CACE for their dedication to empowering lives through arts and culture in Dorchester County.

Thank you, Choptank Arts & Culture Exchange, for helping us bring healing through the arts!

United Way:
Lower Eastern Shore

We are proud to partner with United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, whose generous sponsorship plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Through their commitment to strengthening local communities, United Way helps us provide safe housing and essential support services for women in recovery. Their partnership empowers us to offer a pathway to healing and stability, and together, we are creating lasting change for those overcoming substance use disorder.

Mariah's Mission

We are honored to partner with Mariah's Mission, a foundation dedicated to bringing clothes and bikes to people in recovery, helping to remove some of the barriers individuals face. This partnership enriches our commitment to holistic healing by offering practical support and educational resources. Together, we create a community of hope and change, empowering individuals to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.

Wayne State University

We partnered with Wayne State University on their innovative project, “Contingency Management for Recovery Activities at Recovery Houses.” This collaboration focused on enhancing recovery outcomes for residents by integrating contingency management, a proven approach that uses positive reinforcement to encourage and sustain healthy behaviors.

Mid Shore Community Foundation

We are truly thankful for the unwavering support of the Mid Shore Community Foundation. Their dedication to our mission means the world to us and to the women we serve, empowering us to provide safe, supportive housing and essential recovery services. Thanks to their recent grant, we’re able to establish a new recovery home, offering even more women the chance to rebuild their lives with hope and dignity.

We cannot thank Mid Shore Community Foundation enough for standing by us in this journey of healing and change.

Bistro St. Michael's

A heartfelt thank you to Doug, Jen, Tobias, and the entire team at Bistro St. Michael’s. Each year, they host our annual fundraising dinner with such warmth and generosity, with employees even volunteering their time to make the event special. On top of that, a portion of the evening’s proceeds is donated back to Awaken Recovery Foundation to support our operational needs.

We are deeply grateful for their kindness, partnership, and dedication to our mission, helping us continue to provide hope and support for women on their recovery journey.

Thank you, Bistro St. Michael’s!