Niyyah Recovery Initiative

Minnesota Recovery Connection doing what they do best! Training Peers 💜

Please help me congratulate our latest class of Peer Recovery Specialists. This class was in partnership with Ampact and Recovery Corps

This class took place from February 16th to February 20th, 2026

Thank you all for your service term, and for making a difference in your communities and helping others with their recovery.

Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations

Minneapolis Public Schools Closed Jan. 8–9 Following Deadly Shooting Involving ICE Agents

Minneapolis Public Schools announced that all schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, citing safety concerns following a deadly incident in the city earlier Wednesday in which women were shot and killed by ICE agents, according to authorities.

District officials said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution” as law enforcement continues to respond to the incident and its aftermath across Minneapolis. No additional details about specific threats to schools were provided.

Classes are expected to resume on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Thank you, P.E.A.S.E. Academy!

Thank you, Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations!

Approximately 80,000 Minnesotans have Somali roots. They are our board members, our staff, and our volunteers. They are our neighbors, our friends, our co-workers, and our families. We are one community. Dehumanizing one of us dehumanizes all of us.

Amazing job Twin Cities Recovery Project Inc.

BIG NEWS in case you missed it!

We are proud to celebrate the launch of Minneapolis’ second Safe Station — expanding 24/7, no-cost access to recovery support in our community! 🎉💛

Located at Fire Station 7, this Safe Station will serve neighborhoods deeply impacted by overdose with immediate peer support, connections to services, harm-reduction resources, and a compassionate path toward recovery.

This milestone is possible through our strong partnership with the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Fire Department — and it builds on the powerful results of the Safe Station model already changing lives in our city.

👉 Want to learn more and help spread the word?
Read the full announcement from the City of Minneapolis:
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/october/second-safe-station/

Meeting people where they’re at — with compassion, patience, and understanding. That’s where real connection begins.

What a beautiful day. We got to share a piece of our culture and faith through Niyyah Recovery at MARRCH. We talked about how important it is for our Somali and Muslim clients in treatment to feel understood — to have halal food, to be seen, and to have people who truly get it.

The best part was when Regina and Denita tried on the hijab. That moment meant so much to us— it showed love, respect, and a willingness to learn.

And to top it off, we had amazing Somali dancers who brought so much energy and joy to the room! 💃🏽

Alhamdulilah for this experience, for community, and for everyone who continues to walk with with us on this journey. 💜

Recovery support meetings aren’t just about staying sober — they’re about feeding the soul. It’s where healing, hope, and connection come alive. Every meeting reminds us we’re not alone, and that growth is possible one day at a time. Reach out for support. We are here!