Manny Mendez’s path to recovery was not an easy one, raised in juvenile programs and prisons up to age of 28, and not stop using drugs until the age of 40, he knows to well what his clients go through, at 5 months clean he started working in the field of addiction treatment and immediately knew this is what he wanted to do, help others. He worked in the field for 10 years working his way up. In those 10 years he’s used his artwork to raise funding and awareness, has worked helping numerous non-profits, has produced 8 inspirational documentaries on the subject off addiction and recovery, which has had him nominated to numerous film festivals throughout the country, his last accomplishment was publishing his book titled from “Revolution 2 Revelations” Manny pushes finding PURPOSE in life to his residents, and continues to push his own limits as to be an example that WE can achieve anything we set our minds to.

James is a Recovery & Mental Health Advocate, and is currently Director Of Operations of Foreel Sober Living. he is a passionate individual with great communication skills which helps to understand the residents and their needs where they may be at. James accomplishments have been 2 bicycle rides to raise awareness against addiction and mental health, his 1^st ride was from Key West Fl to Philadelphia, 2^nd ride was from Key West Fl to Hollywood California, these selfless acts show his perseverance and dedication to recovery and wanting to help others.