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Despite rumors of closing its doors, Rose Home North, a women’s residential recovery home in Syracuse, remains open and is striving to be better than ever.

Rose Home North, a location for women struggling with drug and alcohol problems, is located on 17 acres of land. The land and building were both donated by the Fort Wayne based corporation and the facility was opened in Syracuse in 2006. The program utilizes a 12-step recovery program that is unique in its approach to help women overcome addictions through offering holistic options for recovery. (See related)

Though the program has helped many women, recent rumors of its closing began swirling around the community this week. However, according to Rose Home board member Bob Fanning, the program has also heard the rumors of its closing and it is simply not true.

Fanning said the home is currently working toward creating new, positive changes that will make the program stronger than ever before. According to Fanning, these changes include the induction of three new members to the Rose Home board, including Fanning himself who began working as a board member several months ago.

“Rose Home North is not closing. Changes are being made, but nothing to do with closing. Three new board members have been added, including myself, and we are working more with the Fort Wayne Rose Home,” said Fanning.

In addition to the Rose Home North location “closing,” the rumor also stated that all tenants have been dismissed from the location – another fact Fanning was quick to set straight.

“We are still caring for residents. Without going too much into the recovery process, tenants do come and go. People in a recovery process work very hard and people who work at what many call half way houses are very committed. Ultimately the success of the program comes down to the personal choice of the resident. We are working hard to make Rose Home even better than in the past.”

Though the Rose Home North is not closing its doors, the program is seeking additional assistance at its location. According to Fanning, the four assets needed most are money, volunteers, new residents and staff members. Fanning states that the program is currently seeking both full and part time employees at its Syracuse location as well as volunteers who can provide assistance and transportation for women of the home.

For more information on making a donation to Rose Home North or to apply for residency, employment or a volunteer position contact Cindy Chadwell at the Rose Home North at 574-457-4408 or email [email protected].