The Palo Verde Valley Hopeful Start Foundation celebrates its sixth year and looks forward to its future. Dedicated to the education and the sobriety of those trying to overcome addiction, PVVHSF leads meeting, conducts workshops and manages a sober living home in Blythe, California. Since April of 2004, 3800 adults and teens have attended meeting and almost 4000 volunteer hours have been logged. The Foundation continues to add supporters and volunteers as our community becomes aware of what we are able to achieve. The PVVHSF also works with Riverside Mental Health and Drug Court as well as community service clubs to gather financial support to keep our program  for those in the community who need help with drugs and alcohol.

As part of each individual's recovery effort, they spend time attending AA and NA meetings and participating in the 16-week course of Recovery and Education. The PVVHSF has a strong following of men and women of all ages who help themselves by helping others. The sober living home provides and environment for up to five men to continue their sobriety while working to put their lives and their families back together.

The PVVHSF Meeting Center at 531 West Hobsonway in Blythe, CA has been established as a permanent meeting place. Meetings for teens and adults are held on a regular schedule on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Other AA and NA groups also use the facility.

The Board of Directors of the PVVHSF is currently made up of seven members who live and work in Blythe, California. Each board member is also has a connection to the drug community that exists in our valley. This gives the board a real understanding of what is faced by those seeking recovery. There is also a high level of commitment on the part of each board member to the foundation and its success.

Few are as passionate about recovery as those recovering! So much about drug use and recovery seems like a lot of hype and until you experience it first hand it is hard to grasp the depth of pain and the far-reaching consequences that drug abuse can cause. We are proud and excited about the progress made so far and we look forward to a healthy future.