About Stephanie’s Courage
Our Mission
We exist to fill the gaps left by the system and society for people returning home from jails, prisons, and institutions. Our mission is to ensure that individuals in reentry have the resources they need to succeed—clothing, housing, work opportunities, and support systems. We also educate youth about the real-life consequences of drugs and crime, offering lessons from people who have lived through it.
Our Story
Our vision was born from lived experience. After years of battling addiction, incarceration in both federal and state prison, and the painful loss of friends to overdose, our founder chose a different path. In prison, a spiritual awakening and the practice of meditation sparked a transformation. Through daily meditation, self-reflection, and a commitment to healing, a foundation began to take shape. This foundation set a calling dedicated to helping others break free from cycles of addiction and incarceration.
The reality for many coming home is bleak: no clothing, no stable housing, and often no one to call except old friends who may still be using. That’s why we are here. We offer immediate support and long-term healing.
Our Approach: Holistic Healing & Recovery
We believe recovery is more than just staying sober. It’s about rebuilding a life on a strong foundation. Our programs focus on:
Meditation & Mindfulness
Teaching awareness of thoughts to prevent relapse and build inner strength.
Sober Living Homes
Safe, holistic environments that provide stability and community.
Nutrition & Mental Health
Understanding the link between food, gut health, and emotional well-being.
Education & Classes
Offering workshops in work release centers, jails, and prisons.
Our upcoming projects include meditation-based detox retreats and holistic rehabilitation centers that focus on healing root causes of addiction; not masking them with pharmaceuticals.
Our Impact
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Nearly two years of weekly meditation classes for individuals in work release programs.
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Support for reentry with donations of clothing, furniture, and essentials.
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Success stories like Nick Wolczak, who rebuilt his life, reunited with his children, and joined a union with our support.
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Secured three rental properties to open our first sober living homes.
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Planning the launch of Stephanie’s Courage 10-Day Meditation Detox Retreat, an innovative approach to withdrawal and recovery.
Our Leadership
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Our Partnerships
Dr. Angelica Kokkalis
Acupuncture and natural medicine practitioner
Supporting holistic recovery programs and providing properties for sober living homes
Trunnis Goggins II
Motivational speaker, YouTuber, and bestselling author
Supporting us through book sales and collaborations
Accreditations
You can make a difference.
Donate
Every personal donation under $5,000 goes directly to achieving our goals.
Give Goods
We accept clothing, shoes, and household items year-round, especially during seasonal changes.
Partner with Us
If you are a business or organization that shares our vision, let’s talk about how we can work together.