We’re excited to introduce you to Orville, one of our dedicated employees who prepares meals for our community. Orville’s journey has been challenging—he battled alcohol addiction for nearly 30 years, losing touch with his family and struggling without a home. Despite multiple stints in rehab, it wasn’t until 2019 that things began to change when a rehab center offered him the chance to study culinary arts. Orville has recognized the destructive role alcohol played in his life, and his family is thrilled to have him back in their lives as the person they always knew he could be. In 2020, Orville joined the Matt Urban Center, where with the support of Shayla, Adria, Abigail, Mr. Gordon, and others, he found stability. He’s been sober for over a year and a half now and has reconnected with his children and ex-wife, who are thrilled with his transformation.
We are incredibly proud of Orville and all that he has accomplished. His story is one of perseverance, hope, and the power of community support. We wish Orville continued success, happiness, and the joy of building even stronger connections with his family. He is an inspiration to us all.