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💜 Begin Anew had a great time attending the Steve Rummler HOPE Network’s 2026 Community of Hope Gala!

It was a wonderful night connecting with our fellow Recovery Community partners and spending time with friends who share a passion for saving lives and supporting recovery.

The Steve Rummler HOPE Network’s mission to prevent overdose deaths through education, advocacy, and access to Naloxone is one we’re proud to support. As a Naloxone Access Point, Begin Anew provides Naloxone and trains community members on how to recognize an overdose and use it—because you never know when you could save a life. 💜

Thank you for an amazing evening filled with community, connection, and HOPE!

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🎃👻 We're doing it again! 👻🎃

Begin Anew and Compassion Coffee are excited to team up for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! 🍬

This year is extra special because we're also celebrating Compassion Coffee's SECOND YEAR open and serving our community! ☕❤️

Last year was such a great time, and we can't wait to bring everyone together again for an evening of decorated trunks, costumes, candy, s'mores, and family fun!

📅 October 28th
⏰ 5:00-8:00 PM
📍 Compassion Coffee
530 W Main St, Anoka, MN 55303

This event is FREE and open to the community, so bring the kids, wear your favorite costumes, and come celebrate with us! 🎃🍭

Please share and help us spread the word! 🧡

If you would like to have a trunk at this event or have questions, please reach out to Amanda Amundson at [email protected]

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📣 NEW REENTRY SUPPORT CIRCLE — STARTING TOMORROW!

Reentry is about more than simply coming home. It’s about finding housing, employment, support, purpose, stability, and a community where you belong.

Join us for the first B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Reentry Support Circle — Bringing Re-Entry Adults Through Housing & Employment.

This bi-weekly virtual support circle is a space for people navigating reentry to connect, talk about the challenges that come with returning to the community, share experiences, build support, and learn about resources that can help create a stronger future.

🏠 Housing
💼 Employment
🤝 Support
🌱 Opportunity
📅 Every Other Thursday Starting 10/1/26
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM Central
💻 Virtual — Every Other Week on Thursday

🔗 Join the meeting:
https://meet.zoho.com/gshv-llv-bzc
Meeting ID: 1045044940
Password: dsDpSh

Whether you've recently returned home, have been navigating reentry for a while, or simply need a place to connect with people who understand the journey, you are welcome here.
Real People. New Beginnings. A Fresh Start.

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month ❤️
🎗️ Observed during Red Ribbon Week from October 23 through October 31

Prevention starts with education, connection, support, and strong communities. It also means making sure people who are struggling with substance use know that help is available and recovery is possible.

At Begin Anew, our Recovery Navigators provide free peer-based support, advocacy, resource navigation, connections to treatment and recovery resources, employment support, and help overcoming barriers along their recovery journey.

Our Housing Navigator helps individuals navigate housing resources and work toward greater housing stability.

Overdose prevention is also an important part of keeping our communities safe. Begin Anew is a Naloxone Access Point, providing access to naloxone (Narcan), education, and training for individuals who want to become trained in how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Learning how to administer naloxone could help you save a life.

A special shout-out to the Steve Rummler HOPE Network, whose partnership and work make this life-saving resource possible. The Steve Rummler HOPE Network operates Minnesota’s largest naloxone distribution program and continues to expand access to naloxone and overdose-prevention education throughout our communities. Steve Rummler HOPE Network

❤️Prevention matters. Connection matters. Recovery is possible.

For services, referrals, or Naloxone information:
📧 [email protected]
📍 7533 Sunwood Dr NW, Suite #220, Ramsey, MN 55303

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Begin Anew stands with survivors of domestic violence. We recognize that abuse can impact housing, employment, family, stability, and recovery—and no one should have to navigate those challenges alone.

Our peer-based services can help connect individuals with resources, advocacy, housing support, recovery support, and other services as they work toward safety, stability, and a new beginning.

🦋Survivors deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.

For services or referrals:
📧 [email protected]
📍 7533 Sunwood Dr NW, Suite #220
Ramsey, MN 55303