LOVE AND HARD WORK –

July 31, 2023 – Ana Carr has also called the streets home for three years. She said, “I feel like everyone could be one step away from where we’re at.”

Rubio knows this life all too well. He spent decades in prison, struggled with addiction, and slept on the street.  “You’d be amazed at how many doors open for you. I love my life today,” he said. He now proudly has seven years sober and shares his success story to inspire others.

“For this fiscal year, I’ve gotten 250 people off the streets,” Rubio said.

With San Diego’s growing homeless population, the McAlister Institute says the focus must be addiction. They are seeing people younger and younger needing treatment.

“I always wanted to be out of business, but no, it’s gotten worse,” McAlister said. There are now 26 locations since it opened in 1977. “We think outside the box and go beyond the call of duty,” McAlister added.

She is humbly responsible for reuniting families, cleaning up our community, and saving countless lives. She continues to share her cell because she is serious about helping those in need.  It’s 619-987-6393. She says giving back is part of her 12-step work.

Around 20,000 people go through their recovery programs annually. 

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