Sunday, January 13, 2008

Recovering substance abusers get opportunity to rebuild lives courtesy of Interfaith Housing

From the Chicago Tribune:

Five years ago, Vonzella Boone bottomed out. She was homeless, addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol, and estranged from her family.

Today, she says, that life is a distant memory. Sitting in the living room of her apartment at Independence House, Boone, 43, reflects on the second chance she found in the building and its program. Since moving in three years ago, she's gotten a job, her first car and bank account, and been reunited with her four kids.

Boone said Independence House gave her the structure and support she needed to succeed at sobriety.

"I never thought this would be my life. I'm happy," Boone said. "If you want to make it and not do drugs, this is the place to be. They help you stay clean and focused. You can fall and they are here to pick me up."

Independence House is a 25-unit building for recovering substance abusers at 820 S. Independence Blvd. in the North Lawndale neighborhood.

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