New Life Discovery Project

Recovery is about so much more than staying sober—it is about connection, community, healing, and learning how to enjoy life again.

Today, our clients had an amazing time during Healing and Recovery Class at the New Life Community Center as we played Life-Size Recovery Candyland! What started as a fun game quickly became an opportunity for meaningful conversations, laughter, and personal growth.

As we made our way down the colorful path, participants shared pieces of their recovery journeys, talked about their hopes and dreams for the future, and bravely opened up about their fears, struggles, and triggers. It was a beautiful reminder that none of us are meant to walk this journey alone. Healing happens when we connect with others, encourage one another, and create safe spaces where honesty and vulnerability are welcomed.

One of the greatest gifts of recovery is discovering that life can be fun again. Joy, laughter, friendship, and healthy connection are powerful tools in the recovery process. Today was filled with all of those things—and plenty of candy too! After all, what would a game of Candyland be without candy?

We are grateful for every person who showed up, participated, and helped make today such a special experience. Together, we are building a community where hope grows, lives are transformed, and recovery becomes something worth celebrating every day.

What a wonderful time of celebration, encouragement, and hope at this month's All Client Meeting and Awards Ceremony!

We were honored to hear a powerful testimony from NLDP graduate Shawn Walker, who shared his incredible journey of recovery, transformation, and perseverance. His story served as a powerful reminder that change is possible and that a brighter future is within reach for those who continue to move forward one day at a time.

The afternoon was also filled with excitement as we celebrated this month's award recipients. We are so proud of each individual recognized for their hard work, commitment, growth, and dedication to building a better future. These awards represent more than achievements—they represent courage, resilience, and the determination to keep moving forward despite life's challenges.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event so special. Together, we continue to build a community of support, healing, and hope. Congratulations to all of our award recipients—you inspire us all!

🌡️ 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞?
If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, there are public air-conditioned spaces available throughout Shasta County.

Cooling locations are available in:
📍 Redding
📍 Anderson
📍 Cottonwood
📍 Burney
📍 Shasta Lake

Please share this with an elderly neighbor, a friend without air conditioning, or anyone who may need a safe place to cool down.

We are also sharing heat safety information in both English and Spanish.

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The June edition of New Life News is here!

This month, we celebrate lives being transformed through recovery, faith, perseverance, and community. Inside, you'll meet Christianson Boyles as he marks one year of sobriety and shares a powerful story of redemption, celebrate our recent IOP graduates, honor our amazing "Sparkle Specialist" Andrea Robinson, and learn about exciting new opportunities like our LEGO Builders Group and upcoming community events.

Every story in this newsletter is a reminder that healing is possible, hope is real, and no one is beyond redemption. We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside so many incredible people as they rebuild their lives and discover their purpose.

We hope these stories encourage and inspire you as much as they inspire us every day. ❤️

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.

Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten. As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we remember those who made those moments possible.

From all of us at New Life Discovery Project — thank you to our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward every day. 🇺🇸

What a beautiful and powerful evening at our Love Dare Commitment Ceremony. Watching each couple stand before one another and read their heartfelt commitment letters was a reminder that healing, restoration, forgiveness, and real love are all possible when people are willing to grow together with intention and dedication. There was not a dry eye in the room as these couples shared their promises, their victories, and their commitment to walking through this 40-day journey side by side.

We are incredibly blessed to witness the growth taking place through this program and to walk alongside these amazing couples as they strengthen their relationships, communication, trust, and love for one another. The courage it takes to choose each other every single day is something worth celebrating.

A huge congratulations to Anthony & Riki, Sam & Chris, and Angela & Ford on graduating from this Love Dare session. We are so proud of each of you for committing to this journey and putting in the hard work to build stronger, healthier, and more loving relationships. Your dedication inspires all of us.

Love is not just a feeling — it is a choice, a commitment, and a daily act of courage.

If you are a couple in our program looking to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, rebuild trust, and grow closer together, we would love to invite you to join our next Love Dare session beginning June 9th, 2026. This class has been such a powerful experience for the couples who have participated, and we would be honored to walk alongside more couples on this incredible journey. Feel free to stop by the Community Center for more information or to get signed up for the next session.

There’s something powerful that happens when people in recovery give themselves permission to experience joy again. Healing isn’t just about doing the hard work—it’s also about rediscovering laughter, connection, and those simple, beautiful moments with family and friends that remind us life can be good.

Our recent tea party was one of those moments. It was filled with smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of fun—proof that recovery doesn’t mean the end of joy, it’s actually where joy begins again. And of course, we kept the tradition alive with our famous rubber duck hunt…because nothing brings out excitement quite like a room full of determined duck hunters!

We’re so proud to celebrate not just the journey of recovery, but the moments of happiness along the way. Congratulations to our rubber duck hunt winners—you earned those bragging rights!

At New Life Discovery Project, we have the incredible privilege of walking alongside some of the most resilient, courageous individuals you will ever meet. This month, as we celebrate our April Client Awards, we are reminded just how powerful transformation truly is.

Each of these amazing clients has been on a journey—one that hasn’t been easy, but one they chose to fight for anyway. Through hard work, determination, and a commitment to building a better life, they have taken real steps forward not just for themselves, but for their families and their future.

We are beyond proud of each and every one of you. It is an honor to witness your growth, your breakthroughs, and the strength it takes to keep showing up day after day. Thank you for trusting us, for allowing us to be part of your story, and for letting us celebrate these moments with you.

Your transformation is real. Your effort matters. And your future is bright.

Congratulations to our April award recipients—you’ve earned this.

There’s something powerful about couples who choose to fight for their relationship instead of walking away. ❤️

This week, we had the honor of celebrating the couples in our Love Dare class—men and women who have committed to 40 days of intentional growth, healing, and unconditional love. We paused the journey for a moment to gather around a candlelit dinner, to reflect, to connect, and to celebrate the beautiful and unique love stories God is still writing in each of their lives.

It was more than just a dinner—it was a reminder that love is worth the effort, and transformation is possible.

Watching each couple grow, lean in, and do the hard work of loving well has been incredibly powerful—and we couldn’t be more proud of the commitment they are making to become the best they can be for one another.

❤️ Want to Support New Life Discovery Project? Here’s How:
1️⃣ Visit Cypress Street Auto Wash
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2️⃣ Spread the Word
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3️⃣ Encourage Someone
Sometimes a kind word or support can make all the difference for someone rebuilding their life.

4️⃣ Stay Connected
Follow along to see the impact being made and the lives being changed every day.

Together, we’re building a stronger community—one opportunity at a time.

🌐 Learn more: https://www.newlifedp.org