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The people of First Christian Church (FCC) spent many years sharing meals and providing housing for people who live on the streets in downtown San José. As the years went by, many remained stuck, living on the streets, unable to navigate their way out from under the forces of substance abuse and mental illness. FCC decided that its building, which is in a remarkable location in downtown San José, should be used to provide recovery services to all people, without regard to religious preference.
In the search to address this need a group of people connected with old friends who had started The Recovery Café in Seattle. The Recovery Café is a place where those who are ready to take one tiny step toward recovery can spend their days in a supportive community. It is a place to connect with friends and mentors who support your dreams, not your old habits. It is a place where they can share meals, attend Recovery Circles, take classes, create art, and volunteer to work. At Recovery Café people are able to gain leadership and work readiness by practicing healthy behaviors with new friends.
With guidance and training from the Seattle team, Recovery Café San Jose was founded as an independent, non-sectarian, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We opened our doors in San Jose on April 1, 2014, and began building this supportive community, offering Group Meals, Recovery Circles, and daily programming.
In 2015 we launched our School for Recovery, offering in-depth classes in recovery/addiction, life skills, inner healing, and healthy living.
In 2017 we underwent a major renovation of our program space at First Christian Church(now Urban Sanctuary), and re-opened in January 2018 with a greatly expanded capacity in our new commercial kitchen and coffee bar, and updated and improved classrooms and Cafe space.
With this increased capacity, we grew our membership by nearly 50% and launched our Job Skills Training Program, giving members the chance to train alongside our chefs and baristas, receive one-on-one career coaching, and get their ServSafe certification; a first step toward employment in food services.
Our programs help our members reach their personal goals, such as family reunification, and gaining – and maintaining – housing and employment, as well as emotional stability.
We are currently open on Monday through Friday 10:00-4:00.
New Member Introduction sessions take place each Monday at 10:30 am – Please arrive at 10:00 to sign-in and get breakfast, and plan to stay till 11:30 am.
