Recovery Month in Oregon and Washington begins with “Hands Across The Bridge”.

Hundreds of people in recovery from Oregon and Washington joined hands acrossthe I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver at noon this September 1st, to kick off National Recovery Month. The Portland AIM chapter was on hand to provide support and extend their help with security. This event was made possible by the Recovery Association Project, the generosity of many sponsors and the hard work of numerous volunteers.

The drum group for the event on the Washington side was the Little Eagle Drum from the Cowlitz Tribe. Speakers from Washington included Brandy Hopkins, Virginia Jenson, Kim Simpson and Merle Baldridge. Pastor Bill Smith led the group in prayer and spoke about the Faces of Hope. Clarkcounty commissioner Mark Boldt was on hand as well as the Mayor of Vancouver, Royce Pollard.