12/05/2025
Hi everyone! After launching our fundraiser, I realize that just because we've been busy doing this work, doesn't mean anybody knows what we've been doing! So time for a little introduction!
I (Kim/Foxy) I am a person who has used drugs off and on my whole life. I am also a person who has had different periods of time of complete abstinence and other forms of recovery. I've spent the last seven years heavily involved with Harm Reduction and homeless services working everywhere from Syringe Service Programs in three different counties, a housing organization, and a medical Respite as the lead Peer Support that helped the Respite move from super high barrier to being able to work with people who use drugs. Currently I am the Director of a Non-Profit SSP. The vision for the heart House began no less than 10 years ago and has been evolving in my mind based on my personal and professional experience. I began writting it all down 4 years ago, started the Healing Through Harm Reduction Group - a non-abstinence based recovery group - 3 years ago, got real about the "how" creating budgets and policies 2 years ago, and began to apply for 501(c)3 status one year ago. So needless to say, this isn't an impulsive leap, but rather my life's work. 🫶🏼
Vinny is a person with lived experience using drugs, being in recovery, living on the street or abandoned animal hospitals or in vans experiencing homelessness, and experiencing major mental health challenges all over the country and here in Asheville, North Carolina. After going through many of the local resources to help folks in these situations, he forged his path to thriving and stability through non-conventional recovery, support, and his artistic passions of music and art. Now he works as Lead Peer support at a medical respite where he helps folks navigate the systems he navigated, better than anyone who has only read about them. 🫶🏼 we are glad you are here!
Fundraiser is still going!
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