Cathy's Place of Charlotte County

04/29/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day 💜

Behind every number is a life.
A face. A family. A story that mattered.

At Cathy’s Place 🌻, we see the impact of fentanyl in our community every single day and we also see the power of connection, education, and compassion.

Fentanyl doesn’t discriminate. It’s showing up in substances people don’t expect, and it’s taking lives far too soon. That’s why awareness matters. Conversations matter. You matter.

We are committed to:
💜 Providing overdose education
💜 Distributing Narcan to save lives
💜 Creating a safe, stigma-free space for support
💜 Meeting people exactly where they are

Because harm reduction is love.
Because every life is worth saving.
Because recovery is possible.

Today, we honor those we’ve lost, we stand with those still struggling, and we continue to fight for a community where no one has to walk this journey alone.

If you or someone you love needs Narcan, resources, or support—please reach out. We are here. Always.

🌻

03/02/2026

⛳️🌻 Teeing Up Hope at the ARCHway Golf Luncheon! 🌻⛳️

Friends of Cathy’s Place — this is one of those opportunities you don’t want to miss!

Through the BUY NOW initiative at the ARCHway Golf Luncheon, you can help us DOUBLE your impact for Cathy’s Place 🌻 — and it’s as easy as a $250 swing.

Here’s the exciting part:
When you donate $250 to ARCHway, they award $500 to Cathy’s Place.

Yes — your gift instantly doubles!

There are only 10 spots available, which means we have the opportunity to generate an additional $5,000 to support recovery, peer support, harm reduction, and hope right here in Charlotte County.

This is more than golf.
It’s more than a luncheon.
It’s a chance to invest in lives being restored.

💛 Stretch your generosity
💛 Leverage our $10,000 matching grant
💛 Strengthen recovery support in our community

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give — this is it.

👉 View and purchase BUY NOW items here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sf8nwIfeUtmbXVyhj9Ia44g4Cg2NM9oI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100698487431629806319&rtpof=true&sd=true

Learn more about our mission:
🌻 www.cathysplacecc.org

02/20/2026

We’re proud to share and support the upcoming event with RYAN Healing Center 💙

Thank you for the incredible work you do for our community. We encourage everyone to check it out and show your support!

On March 29, join us for our Regenerate Dinner: An Evening of Hope & Wholeness benefiting the women and children of RYAN Healing Center.

This special evening will include:

💙Live music in a casual setting
💙Silent auction / raffles
💙Inspiring story
💙Great food trucks
💙Meaningful connections

Every ticket purchased helps provide safe housing, recovery programming, and long-term stability for women working to rebuild their lives and reunite with their families.
Purchase tickets here 👉🏽https://donorbox.org/events/909271/steps/choose_tickets

02/08/2026

We are so grateful for Jonathan Pressley, our incredible speaker at Lighting the Way for Recovery last night.

Jonathan shared an unforgettable testimony about his journey to recovery and delivered a powerful message of hope that touched so many hearts. His story is a reminder that there are multiple pathways to recovery and that healing is possible for everyone.

Thank you, Jonathan, for supporting Cathy’s Place 🌻 and for helping us inspire hope in our community. 💜

02/08/2026

Cathy’s Place 🌻 is so deeply grateful for every single person who showed up for Lighting the Way for Recovery last night.

These photos truly capture the heart, love, and support of the recovery community here in Charlotte County. It was a beautiful, powerful, and unforgettable evening — one that will stay with us forever.

There truly aren’t enough words to express our gratitude. Thank you for standing with us, believing in hope, and helping us light the way for recovery. 💜✨

02/08/2026

Last night was truly unforgettable 💜✨

From the bottom of our hearts,
Cathy’s Place 🌻 would like to thank the incredible sponsors who helped make An Evening of Hope – Lighting the Way for Recovery such a beautiful and meaningful night.

A special thank you to CAN Community Health as a sponsor and continuous partner. CAN Community Health’s mission is to empower wellness by contributing to the health and wellbeing of those affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infections by providing the best care through outreach, integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research. You can find free to low-cost health services throughout the Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and North Port areas at cancommunityhealth.org.

We are deeply grateful to all of our sponsors for standing with the recovery community and helping light the way:

✨ Drug Free Charlotte County
✨ RYAN Healing Center
✨ Archway Institute
✨ Safe Harbor Houses
✨ Kimmie’s Recovery Zone
✨ Clean Recovery Centers
✨ Park Royal Behavioral Health Services
✨ Jennifer Ouellette Counseling
✨ CAN Community Health

Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, hope continues to grow in Charlotte County. Thank you for making this night so special and for helping us move recovery forward. 💛

02/06/2026

✨ Calling Future Recovery Peer Specialists! ✨

Have you been in recovery for 2 years or more and feel called to help others on their journey? 💜

An amazing opportunity is coming! Kimmie’s Recovery Zone is offering an upcoming Certified Recovery Peer Specialist training, and we’re looking for individuals who are ready to turn their lived experience into purpose and impact.

Requirements:
✔️ Minimum of 2 years in recovery
✔️ Ability to pass a Level 2 background check
✔️ Passion for helping others find hope and connection

Peer Specialists are the heart of recovery communities — walking alongside others, sharing lived experience, and helping people find their path to long-term recovery.

If you’re interested in becoming part of the next training, reach out and apply today! This could be the step that changes your life and someone else’s. 🌻

01/26/2026

✨LAST WEEK TO GET YOUR TICKETS! ✨

Cathy’s Place 🌻 invites YOU to join us for an unforgettable
💜 Evening of Hope – Lighting the Way for Recovery 💜

This will be a powerful night filled with hope, connection, inspiration, and community as we come together to support recovery in Charlotte County.

🎟️ Tickets are available NOW — but time is running out!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

Come help us light the way, celebrate recovery, and stand with those whose lives are being transformed every day. 💫

Grab your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-hope-lighting-the-way-for-recovery-tickets-1732692573129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag a friend, share the love, and we’ll see you there! 💜🌻

01/26/2026

Cathy’s Place 🌻 was so grateful for the opportunity to partner with Park Royal for Coffee & Connections on Friday morning!

We had a wonderful time networking with local organizations and community members who support the mission of Cathy’s Place 🌻. It’s always inspiring to connect with others who are passionate about strengthening recovery and wellness in our community.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration and working together to make an even greater impact. 💛

01/22/2026

🌟 FREE Peer Certification Opportunity

We’re excited to share this opportunity from our friends at Kimmies Recovery Zone 🌹! If you have 2+ years in recovery and feel called to support others, this could be your next step.

✔️ 2+ years in recovery
✔️ Apply by 12 PM | 1.28.26
✔️ WRAP I is required for CRPS training

Not interested in becoming a CRPS but want to learn powerful wellness tools?
👉 You’re welcome to join WRAP I!

Your lived experience matters. Recovery creates leaders. 💛

🌟 FREE Peer Certification Opportunity 🌟

✔️ 2+ years in recovery
✔️ Apply by 12 PM | 1.28.26

WRAP I is required for CRPS training.
Not interested in CRPS but want to learn WRAP I tools?
👉 You’re welcome to join!

📩 Apply now — limited spots!

PLEASE SHARE!

01/18/2026

✨ Only 3 Weeks Away! ✨

Join us for an Evening of Hope-Lighting the Way for Recovery 💜
A powerful night of hope, connection, and support for recovery.

🎟️ Tickets available now — don’t wait!
Help us light the way and be part of something meaningful.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-hope-lighting-the-way-for-recovery-tickets-1732692573129?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/29/2025

✨ Today we pause to honor a beautiful soul, our beloved Cathy. 🌻 Four years ago, she left this world, yet her spirit continues to guide us every day. Last week, on September 23rd, Cathy would have celebrated 38 years in recovery—a true testament to her strength, courage, and unwavering dedication.

Cathy’s impact reached far beyond Florida, touching countless lives here and back home in Massachusetts. She had a gift for making others feel confident and strong in their recovery, and her legacy continues to inspire us at Cathy’s Place of Charlotte County.

It is through her passion, her commitment, and her pure love for recovery that we are able to keep growing this community in her honor. Today, we remember our angel with gratitude and love—and we will continue to show up, together, in her spirit. 💛

🌻 Forever in our hearts, Cathy.