"You saved my life", said Megan. "I knew you would not give up on me". Those words came from Megan, a young woman we have been working with for a couple of years. She used to live in our transitional house and she has relapsed several times in the past two years. The grip of drug abuse and dependence of crack cocaine has gotten Megan in trouble before, yet we continue to work with her when she comes around, as we see value in this girl, even when she doesn't see it herself.
Clothing and household textiles currently make-up 4.67% of the waste stream.
The used clothing industry provides lower income people around the world with affordable clothing. Clothing that is damaged is recycled into wiping rags. Clothing and textiles not suitable for wiping purposes are processed back into fibers that are then remanufactured into paper, yarn, insulation, carpet padding, sound proofing, etc.
Recycling vs. manufacturing has many "green" benefits, including:
Social enterprises are business ventures operated by non-profits, 
with the dual purpose of selling a product or service in the marketplace and creating a social value. They strive for a blended return on investment, both financial and social.
We understand the connection between trauma and addiction. We recognize that your symptoms of depression, anger, fear and anxiety are the internalized feelings of the emotional impact of your trauma. We also know that you can learn to change how that emotional impact affects your everyday life. We have helped others learn this, and we can help you. By abstaining from addiction, you will heal the wounds of your spirit.
You can change: spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally. Change is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be pain-filled. You can make the choice whether that change is postitive or negative. We can help you to learn how to overcome those barriers and challenges that keep you from healing and moving forward in your life. There is help that works when you stay with it and become a determined participant! If you are interested, contact: Carol Wellman My Sister's Place, Inc. 317.509.1219 PO Box 24754 Speedway, Indiana, 46224
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