October 8, 2024—Colorado Springs, CO - Citygate Network is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with The Salvation Army and Adult & Teen Challenge through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaborative agreement aims to strengthen the impact of faith-based addiction recovery by showcasing the transformative role of faith through data-driven results.
This partnership is about much more than just joining forces. It’s about using data to validate what we’ve seen for decades—that faith has the power to change lives in a meaningful and lasting way.
Tom De Vries, President, Citygate Network
The MoU outlines a joint effort to utilize a shared measurement tool that will gather and present unified data on how faith contributes to addiction recovery outcomes. By creating a comprehensive approach to data collection, these three organizations will work together to demonstrate how faith-based interventions significantly influence long-term recovery, providing crucial insights into the recovery journey.
“This partnership is about much more than just joining forces,” said Tom De Vries, President, Citygate Network. “It’s about using data to validate what we’ve seen for decades—that faith has the power to change lives in a meaningful and lasting way. With this unified approach, we can more effectively support those in need and build a strong foundation for faith-based recovery to be recognized, funded, and integrated into policy discussions.”
Key Objectives of the Partnership:
Together, this collaboration will help illuminate the critical role that faith-based organizations play in addressing addiction. As a result, it will unlock new opportunities for funding, resources, and partnership, further strengthening each organization’s ability to serve those battling addiction.
About Citygate Network
Citygate Network is a movement of nearly 300 rescue missions and faith-based organizations in the United States and Canada. For over a century, Citygate Network has provided resources, training, and advocacy to help its members more effectively serve people experiencing homelessness, hunger, addiction, and mental health.
https://www.citygatenetwork.org/
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international organization dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination. With a presence in over 130 countries, it offers a variety of programs and services, including emergency disaster relief, addiction treatment, and support for the homeless.
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
About Adult & Teen Challenge
Adult & Teen Challenge is a faith-based organization that provides long-term recovery programs for individuals struggling with addiction. With over 200 centers nationwide, its programs focus on holistic care, including spiritual, emotional, and physical support.
https://teenchallengeusa.org
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For press inquiries, please contact:
Bethany Wininger
Director of Strategic Communications
Citygate Network
(719) 266-8300 xt 114
bwininger@citygatenetwork.org
www.citygatenetwork.org
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