Gateway Recovery Resources, LLC

05/03/2025

Please keep an eye out! $600 REWARD!

08/31/2023

Since 2021, Gateway Recovery’s doors have been open to all women seeking to better their lives and to learn how to become productive members of society. We opened our first CSLR (cooperative sober living residence) in Gloucester City, NJ. Gloucester City is a town severely impacted by the opioid epidemic and very close to ground zero, Camden. It is also a very walkable town, close to public transportation, and is home to two recovery clubhouses. Gloucester City is a prime location for a sober living. Gloucester City NEEDS sober livings and much more. Gateway came to this town with the intention of helping it. We came to this town with love in our hearts and our hands extended to those in need.

Each time I tell the story of how we were received in this town, I am faced with overwhelming sadness and anger. I frequently wonder if I’m dreaming this crazy situation. From investigating me for running a brothel and putting the Gateway women under surveillance
to illegally searching the property and advising a resident who was asked to leave to break in to the Gateway house; we have been met with nothing but hostility and hate. I have been lambasted and threatened by police officers, zoning officers, and town clerks. The ironic part of this is that Gloucester City is picking a non-winnable fight with an entity licensed by the STATE OF NEW JERSEY and held in high regard by county officials and professionals in the field of addiction.

The damage has been done. Gloucester City has successfully forced me to seek medical care for the anxiety from this situation. Gloucester City has provoked such levels of fear and stress that my pregnancy was impacted. My daughter, born at 27 weeks gestation, arrived after my water broke at 22 weeks (following a particularly stressful incident with the town). Sexual discrimination, Fair Housing Act violations, Americans with Disabilities Act violations, police harassment, illegal search and trespass…all of this is nothing compared to what my daughter endured while spending the first hundred days of her life in the NICU. And it is certainly nothing compared to what my little warrior will face as a result of all this.

There is a major shortage of female sober livings in Camden County. I get at least 2 calls a day. My houses and our other CSLR friends are always full. As a result of this fight, Gateway has spent over $50,000 fighting Gloucester City. This money could have gone towards a down payment on a new sober house. Instead, I turn away women every single day. And when I do, I know that those women may not survive until a bed opens up. This is my truth. This is reality. THIS IS LIFE OR DEATH.

Our final stand before the Federal Court steps in is another zoning board hearing on 9/20 at 7:30PM. There is always time dedicated to public comment. As you can guess, it is not fun or kind. As we’ve asked in the past, we are humbly asking for anyone who is able to come out and support us. Your physical presence and/or comment is greatly appreciated.

The town picked a fight with the wrong woman. I operate Gateway with love and I preach hope. I know we will prevail and continue to help the “least” of our brothers and sisters suffering from the awful disease of addiction.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
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Zoning Board Address:
313 Monmouth Street
Gloucester City, NJ

06/24/2023

06/20/2023

Two years ago, I picked this woman up from a McDonald’s parking lot in Camden and brought her to Gateway House. Little did I know, she would become an invaluable business partner and, more importantly, a trusted friend.

Cassandra and I have now appeared before the hostile zoning board of Gloucester City THREE times to defend our right to operate a LEGAL and STATE LICENSED CSLR. On August 16, we will make our final stand before our battle in Federal Court begins. As we get closer to the hearing, we will once again ask for your support. In the meantime, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to acknowledge Cassandra’s contribution to Gateway and to the community. I am thrilled to announce that she is now Gateway Recovery Resources’ Director of Operations, a title she has undeniably earned.

As always, if you or someone you love in struggling with addiction, do not hesitate to reach out! Yes, Gateway does have a sober living. However, our true raison d’etre is to help people find access to treatment, sober livings, funding, and HOPE.

02/18/2023

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Just made 12 Bookmarks for a domestic violence center and also a local program, Gateway Recovery Resources, LLC

Just have to burn inspirational words on the back, seal them, and add tassles.

For example...the cats ones will say on the back " You're Purr-fect" and the 🐝 ones "You're Bee-utiful"

Bookmarks are a great gift since they will be looked at often and hopefully be a reminder that these ladies are well loved. 💘

09/27/2022

This is such a great organization! Please consider attending or making a donation!

If any one desires to make a basket , gift card, or item donation , or if you’re interested in purchasing tickets, please message me. This is a wonderful fundraiser that helps so many people💜

08/17/2022

Straight To Treatment is “open” tomorrow and every Monday at WTPD from 12-2pm. Discreet free help is available for those suffering from addiction. Our provider knows what inpatient treatment providers have beds available. Hungry? We will make sure you get a meal while at Police HQ. Our Police can help take care of any “obstacles” to treatment such as warrants. Pack a bag and make tomorrow the first day of a new life.

08/13/2022

August 13th is an important day. One year ago today, I obtained my license to own and operate a sober living in NJ. We have helped dozens of women over the past year and my life has been enriched by this amazing experience. However, today is also four days away from a hearing where I will challenge the City of Gloucester who is trying to keep us from operating in their town.

As a woman who is proudly in recovery, I will not back down from this fight. I was once hopelessly lost and a shell of a woman who couldn’t hold a job, have healthy relationships, or function as a productive member of society. Today, I can say that I truly have a life beyond my wildest dreams…a husband, daughter, house, business, friends, two graduate degrees. The list could go on and on. Today, I have hope and that is what I fight for…the ability to help those who are struggling like I once was and to teach those who are hopeLESS that there IS HOPE.

On August 17th at 7:30 PM, we take our stand against those who are trying to stop us from helping those who seek recovery and a new way of life. The hearing is being held at 512 Monmouth Street in Gloucester City. If you are so inclined, we would love to have your support during the public comment portion of the hearing. We are told that we need to prepare for negative and insulting statements against those who have this disease. Any positive public comments are welcome and encouraged!

If we do not prevail on Wednesday, we will be pursuing this in Federal Court where we will most certainly win. With the law and morality on our side, we are proud to fight for those who still struggle with addiction and represent those who have recovered.

Remember…we are your mothers, your brothers, your cousins, your neighbors…