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Milestones

A social media and crowdfunding program that turns verified monthly recovery progress into recognition, accountability, and community-powered support.

For participants, supporters, and community members

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Milestones in action
Every month forward is a story worth celebrating.

Why it matters

More than a program.
A practical path forward.

Recovery is built one decision, one day, and one month at a time—but the people doing that work often receive very little public recognition. Milestones makes progress visible, gives participants a reason to reflect on how far they have come, and invites the public to become active supporters of recovery rather than distant observers.

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How it works

Participants complete a monthly check-in and scheduled testing, then create a short video about that month’s progress: what changed, what challenged them, what they learned, and what they are working toward next. With permission, CMF shares the story so the public can encourage them and pledge financial support toward the next milestone.

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What to expect

When a participant reaches and verifies the next milestone, the pledged support celebrates that achievement and helps fuel the next chapter. If the milestone is not reached, the money does not disappear—it is redirected to the Recovery Community Food Bank, where it provides nutritious food to others in the recovery community. Either way, every contribution advances recovery.

What the program provides

Support designed to create forward momentum.

Recognize progress

Fixed monthly milestones through the first year, followed by the one-year milestone.

Share real stories

Stories of strength and transformation help make recovery visible.

Rally support

Community support can help remove practical barriers to the next step.

The experience, step by step

How Milestones
comes to life.

This is not a vague promise. It is a human process designed to turn encouragement into practical, visible progress.

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Check in and test

Each month begins with a recovery check-in and scheduled testing so progress is documented with dignity and accountability.

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Tell the real story

The participant records a short monthly video sharing the victories, difficulties, lessons, and goals behind the milestone.

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Invite the community in

The public can follow the journey, offer encouragement, and pledge money toward the participant’s upcoming milestone.

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Turn support into impact

A completed milestone activates support for the participant. If it is not completed, the money feeds others through the Recovery Community Food Bank.

The goal

Every month forward is a story worth celebrating.

Every CMF program combines practical resources with encouragement, connection, and a clear next step.

Ready to connect?

Let’s talk about Milestones.

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