Crescimento Limpo, Supportive Housing for Homeless

Washington lived on the streets of Itu for over 10 years. As a result of his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Washington not only lost his leg but also any persuit of personal progress, family relationships, or even any sense of self worth. But in a moment of clarity Washington decided that he didn't want to die that way. He came to Crescimento Limpo for help to rebuild his life. Take a minute to watch Washington tell his story and take you through the places that marked his restoration.

Washington did the work and rebuilt his life. One of our central principals at Crescimento Limpo is that we don't work for our friends in recovery, we work with them. Washington did not need an organization to rebuild his life for him, he needed accompaniment as he took on the challenges of sober living. The programing of Crescimento Limpo helped guide Washington as he learned new interpersonal skills, developed work habits, rediscovered faith, and reorganized his finances; but he did the work.

Every Sunday morning you can find Washington in our garden café (Caféla) receiving the homeless and inviting them to partner with Crescimento Limpo in the persuit of their recovery as well. Washington works at the garden, but Sandays he goes as a volunteer because he caries the mission of recovery on a personal level. He finds joy helping others experience the new life that he has found!

Your financial support to Crescimento Limpo allows us to keep an open door to men and women like Washington who need a new start. But beyond supporting the recovery of these individuals, know that you are supporting many who will cary the cause forward as partners. Thank you for partnering with us!

Links:

• Washingtons testimony of restoration.
• Crescimento Limpo website