Hand Up To Victory

09/11/2025

Today we pause to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor the courage of all who serve as first responders and in our armed forces. We owe a profound debt of gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities and our great country.
To the brave men and women in law enforcement, the fire service, the medical field, and every branch of the military — thank you for your sacrifice, your service, and your unwavering commitment.

08/29/2025

We want to give a special shoutout to two amazing ladies that are near and dear to our hearts!
Our very own Austyn celebrated 2 years clean and sober!
Justin’s wife Bonnie celebrated 12 years clean and sober!
Austyn was helped through Hand Up To Victory and has been a huge part of our organization for over a year now. She serves as our intake coordinator/public relations, helping those that reach out for help and also nurturing relationships with people in the community and our business partners!
Bonnie has always felt led to help people which she has done no matter where her career has taken her, at Centerstone, the Jail and currently Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
We are so proud of both of you!

08/29/2025

We will be here on Monday! Come show support for a wonderful cause with Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk & Resource Fair 2025

08/23/2025

This Sunday Justin was asked to be on a panel answering questions on addiction/mental health at Oasis Church!
Will be for all 3 services, 8:30a, 10a & 11:30a if anyone wants to check it out! 🙌🏻

Join us for Mental Health Panel Week 2 - https://mailchi.mp/myoasis/weeklyupdate-9196195

08/07/2025

Thankful Thursday!
These are beautiful pics! This is just some of the people that come to our weekly recovery group! Many were helped by Hand Up To Victory, but this also represents a collaboration of organizations and houses working together to help people recover & lead successful lives!
Very proud of all these men and women!
**we always protect anonymity at our meetings and for those we help. Only those that agree to be on social media are ever shown**

08/04/2025

August is Overdose Awareness month.
We remember the lives lost, stand with families still grieving, and fight every day to prevent the next overdose. At Hand Up To Victory, we believe recovery is possible—and every life is worth saving. 💜
Let’s bring hope, healing, and help to those who need it most.

07/24/2025

Get your earlybird tickets today!!!

"Out of The Darkness and Into the Light"

07/24/2025

Thankful Thursday! Look at all these men at our weekly recovery group! So many of these guys were helped by Hand Up To Victory and are doing phenomenal!
They let their light shine bright & many are helping newcomers when they arrive, that’s how movements happen. And just think, the ladies outnumber the guys each week! 🤯
Thank you to all our donors & supporters for making this possible! You are truly making a direct impact in the lives of others 💯🙌🏻

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day to all! A brother of mine sent this to me, a combat veteran from Iraq that we have helped him & his family. Today we celebrate those that fought originally to gain independence for this great country, & we honor all those that served in the armed forces for the past almost 250 years since to preserve & protect the freedoms we have today! Thank you!
🙌🏻🇺🇸

05/26/2025

Today we remember & honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this great country. We all owe a debt of gratitude 💯.
Thank you to those that have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. ❤️💙

05/12/2025

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04/29/2025

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2025/04/28/dea-recognizes-national-fentanyl-awareness-day-april-29

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. In the world we live in we all know someone who has been affected by this deadly epidemic. If you know someone who is struggling we are here to help in any way possible. Please reach out!