Partner Spotlight: Alano Club of Wenatchee
In a world that can often feel fast-paced and isolating, finding a supportive community can be a crucial factor in overcoming personal challenges, especially when it comes to addiction recovery.
The Alano Club of Wenatchee, an organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery, has recently taken a significant step towards enhancing its impact. With the addition of six new board members, the Alano Club is now in a better position than ever before to expand and diversify its reach.
The recent addition of six new board members marks a pivotal moment in the Alano Club's journey. Each board member brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. This diversity of thought not only strengthens the club's foundation but also ensures that it will remain adaptive to the evolving needs of its community members.
Expanding Connections
Loretta Stover, Executive Director at The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, is one of the club’s six new board members who shared her excitement about creating new organizational partnerships. Loretta explained that the Center has purchased several Alano Club memberships so that their patients can take part in the many activities offered at the club. She shared that many of the patients have taken a liking to the Alano Club’s regularly offered art classes. “They’re rubbing elbows with people and conversations start,” she said. “They get to see other people in long term recovery, and they get to take an art project home with them,” she continued.
Loretta noted that this partnership has resulted in several of the patients at the Center registering for their own membership at the Alano Club and that facilitating these types of connections is crucial for long term recovery success.
Diversifying Their Reach
One of the key ways in which new board member, Suyedid Lozano Vargas, is poised to make a significant impact is by drawing on her culture and unique background to bring forth a variety of new perspectives and skills to the board’s collective toolbox. “Being that I am Latina, part of why I wanted to become a board member is to be able to contribute to its diversity and to help make recovery in that community more accessible,” Suyedid said.
One of the ways in which Suyedid plans to use her skill set to help the club further its mission is by assisting with translation services. When Spanish speaking individuals come into the club looking for assistance, volunteers and club members are able to offer informational fliers in both Spanish and English and are encouraged to use other translation tools available to them. Suyedid hopes to take it one step further by being available when possible either in person or over the phone to help with translation services when needed.
Looking Ahead
Along with board development, the Alano Club has been working diligently this year to support staff members in growing their skill sets, investing in volunteer structures, and expanding the number of programs and services offered. To learn more about the Alano Club and how you can get involved with their efforts or donate to their cause, please click here.