Shannon J Scholarship Inc

As of 2/23/2016 SJS has had the privialge to help over 450 Individuals in their recovery journey.

The Shannon J Scholarship (SJS) was set up to assist people seeking help with their drug/alcohol addictions, but do not have the financial capabilities. The SJS is not in any way affiliated with any Programs and or Rehabilitation Centers. The SJS is its own non-profit entity.  The Scholarship is available to apply for, if you are unable to financially afford costs/fees associated with Substance Abuse Treatment, Clean and Sober living Programs & Individual/ Group Counseling.

 

We have all heard the hurtful, judgmental and stereotypical names that are used to describe people who struggle with this disease. Before you judge and criticize–
This disease does not care what race, age, gender, religion or social class you were born into. It does not care if you are the Captain of the football team or the Valedictorian. It does not care if you are from the “picture perfect family” or if you grew up in foster care… This disease does not pick and choose.

 

The man, covered in tattoos, the “felon”…He is someone’s Brother.
The man holding the sign sitting on the corner…He is someone’s Father. 
The young man on the news that was arrested for possession… He is someone’s Son.
The woman in the obituary that overdosed… She is someone’s Mother.
The teenage girl stumbling down the street…She is someone’s Daughter.
If it was your loved one, how would you want them to be treated?

Somewhere there is a parent, a sibling, a child, or a friend who feels desperate and helpless. They are hoping that their loved one will get help. Hoping that someone will show compassion and praying that they will not get “the call” that they fear. EVERYONE HAS SOMEONE THAT CARES ABOUT THEM.

If you must hate, hate the disease but LOVE THE PERSON.  As a community have a choice, we can be a part of the problem or be a part of the solution. CHANGE BEGINS WITH YOU…