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The Annette Kahrs Recovery Scholarship
Hope Not Handcuffs is dedicated to saving lives by empowering individuals and communities to prevent and eradicate addiction. We are proud to announce the creation of the Annette Kahrs Recovery Scholarship, an award designed to honor Annette’s extraordinary contributions to the recovery community and to continue her legacy by supporting those transitioning from inpatient treatment to sober living.
Annette Kahrs is a passionate advocate in the fight against substance use disorder, particularly focusing on pathways to treatment through law enforcement collaboration. In 2016, she founded the Tri-County Community Partnership, Inc., a nonprofit organization that operates several initiatives, including the Tri-County Prevention Coalition - a youth drug prevention initiative, Hope Not Handcuffs - a collaboration with law enforcement to create pathways to treatment, and Stronger Together - a family support group.
​Hope Not Handcuffs-New York is a nationally recognized deflection and pre-arrest diversion program that partners with over 60 law enforcement agencies across six counties in the Hudson Valley to assist individuals seeking help for substance use disorder. The Annette Kahrs Recovery Scholarship, provides financial assistance to those in need of a residential sober living home. By offering this support, HNH aims to ensure that after treatment, individuals are supported as they begin their recovery journey. Annette has often been quoted, “We can get people to treatment, but who’s waiting for them when they come out?”
HNH is honored to be “waiting” with the belief that it’s never too late to become who you want to become. If you are a Hope Not Handcuffs participant who has completed a rehabilitation program and don't have a source of immediate income; there are options to help cover some of the costs associated with entering a temporary sober living facility through our scholarship. Applicants can apply here and you will be notified of the decision whether the funding is granted. If you have additional questions, please direct them to Recovery Support Director, Cathy Kennedy ckennedyhnh@gmail.com.