GRASP empowers individuals transitioning from rehabilitation or incarceration by providing safe housing, re-entry support, and essential resources to foster lasting success. G.R.A.S.P.
WHO WE ARE
G.R.A.S.P. is a nonprofit organization serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties. We are committed to supporting individuals recovering from substance use by focusing on long-term stability rather than short-term solutions. Our mission is rooted in compassion, accountability, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life with dignity and support.
Our History
G.R.A.S.P. was founded to meet a growing need in the recovery community—supporting individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration, homelessness, or treatment. The organization began as a grassroots effort to bridge the gap between recovery residences and the people who need them most, offering short-term housing support to help individuals take their first steps toward lasting recovery.
What We Do
G.R.A.S.P. helps individuals who are transitioning back into the community after incarceration, treatment, or detox by increasing access to safe, recovery-focused housing. Through partnerships with vetted recovery residences, G.R.A.S.P. provides short-term financial assistance to cover the first two weeks of rent, giving individuals the opportunity to stabilize in a supportive environment during this critical time.
Who We Help
G.R.A.S.P. proudly serves Sarasota and Manatee Counties by providing funding directly to approved recovery residences to cover an individual’s first two weeks of housing. This support is available to those who are reentering the community following incarceration or treatment and are in need of a stable environment to begin rebuilding their lives and pursuing meaningful reintegration.
What our Clients are saying
My name is Erin Patrick, I am a recovering alcoholic, and I have been staying at Courage to Change since November 2023. I am grateful to be here. Courage to Change has helped me to remain sober by providing clean, safe, affordable living, a great support system, and kind and caring staff.
I am so very thankful that Courage to Change accepted me. I have repaired relationships with friends and family, remained sober and focused, and my days just keep getting better and better.
G.R.A.S.P helped me get in, and, without their help, I don’t know where I would be right now. Thank you, and God bless.
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