Your gifts, both large and small, will help us to achieve our mission of helping those affected by our cause.
Your gift will help Dismas provide a safe and supportive home for individuals who are working to rebuild their lives and their relationships with friends, families, and neighbors after incarceration. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Dismas depends on its donors and volunteer support to maintain our mission. Since 1986, we have been dedicated to helping individuals who have been through the corrections system readjust to society once again.
Dismas isn't just a home; it is a community, not just of the residents who live here but also of the staff and volunteers who come every day. Today, after one year of sobriety, I feel like a completely different person. I can proudly say that I am a hard worker, I have integrity, and I care not only about others but also about myself. I am beyond grateful to have been given the chance to reside at Dismas.
Today, I am a proud father of five wonderful children—three boys and two girls. My role as a father and a contributing community member has given me the motivation to continue striving for a better future. I am currently a student at the Community College of Vermont (CCV), on the brink of graduating with an associate degree in Behavioral Science. I have maintained high honors throughout my academic journey, receiving copious amounts of scholarships and grants to help me pursue my goals. This academic achievement is a testament to my resilience and commitment to personal growth.
Currently, I am fulfilling my internship, a degree requirement, at the Rutland Dismas House. This valuable opportunity will enhance my professional field experience and support the continuation of my education. My educational and career goal is to assist individuals suffering from active addiction by providing them with hope and guidance on their path to recovery from substance abuse.
The Rutland Dismas House served as the catalyst for my transformation, providing a solid foundation for my recovery through invaluable community connections. The journey from active addiction to becoming a responsible father, accountable community member, and soon-to-be graduate has been both challenging and immensely rewarding. I hope my story inspires others to believe in the power of recovery and the significance of community support.
