Supporting Veterans and the Disabled
Empowering recovery through financial support and resources.
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Welcome to SoberCharities.org
A Recovery-Focused Giving Program Powered by Tulong Healthy Communities Corp (THCC)
Sober Charities is a compassionate initiative dedicated to breaking financial barriers for individuals rebuilding their lives in sober living housing. Operated by the nonprofit Tulong Healthy Communities Corp, this program ensures that no one loses access to safe, structured housing or essential recovery resources due to financial hardship.
💙 Our Mission
We support individuals in early recovery by funding:
🛏️ Sober Living Bed Sponsorships (up to $500/month per resident)
🧼 Basic Needs & Hygiene Kits
🚗 Transportation Assistance for job interviews, medical appointments, and school
📚 Vocational & Educational Training Support
🎯 Annual Goal: $100,000
Every dollar raised directly helps residents maintain stability, develop self-sufficiency, and stay on track with their recovery goals.
💡 Why It Matters
Too often, people in recovery face the impossible choice between housing and other basic needs. Sober Charities steps in to provide life-changing support at the moment it’s needed most—keeping people housed, hopeful, and healing.
📅 Community Engagement & Fundraising
Sober Charities is fueled by community-driven events, monthly donors, business sponsorships, and creative giving campaigns. Join us for:
Recovery in the Park Festival (Summer)
Sober Gala & Silent Auction (Fall)
Sponsor-a-Bed Campaigns
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges
Super Bowl Squares & Raffles
Every event and donation makes a measurable difference—and our impact reports and donor stories show exactly how.
🤝 How You Can Help
Become a Recovery Ally – Pledge monthly to support a resident
Sponsor a Bed – Cover the cost of one sober living bed
Donate Supplies or Transportation Vouchers
Partner as a Business Sponsor
Volunteer or Host a Fundraiser
📢 Stay Connected
Follow us on social media, subscribe to our monthly donor update, and read real recovery success stories made possible by your support.
Together, we can give more than a second chance—we can build lasting change.
Advisory Board
Our advisory board brings together dedicated professionals in recovery advocacy, veterans' support, and community wellness to guide our mission.
Norencio Bungalon
Lonnie Stromnes
Yemaya Searcy
President & CEO, Tulong Healthy Communities Corporation (THCC Housing)
Program Co-Founder & Co-Director, Sober Charities
Founder, New Life Sober Living Environments
Norencio S. Bungalon is a nonprofit leader, real estate investor, and advocate for recovery housing. As President and CEO of Tulong Healthy Communities Corporation (THCC Housing), he works to expand access to safe, supportive housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. With a background in engineering, business, and community development, he helps advance Sober Charities' mission of removing financial barriers to recovery and strengthening recovery communities.
Lon Stromnes has dedicated more than 25 years to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery through sober living and recovery housing. Throughout his career, he has opened and managed more than 16 sober living homes across five California counties and has helped establish numerous state, federal, and county-funded recovery housing partnerships. As Co-Founder and Co-Director of Sober Charities and founder of Sober Housing Referrals, Lon is committed to expanding access to quality recovery housing, strengthening community partnerships, and helping individuals build stable, healthy, and purpose-driven lives.
Yemaya Searcy is a business owner, real estate professional, and recovery advocate dedicated to helping individuals build healthier, more stable lives. Inspired by personal experiences growing up in a family affected by addiction, she founded New Life Sober Living Environments in Stockton to provide safe, structured housing and support for those in recovery. As an Advisory Board Member of Sober Charities, Yemaya is committed to expanding recovery resources, strengthening community partnerships, and helping individuals and families find hope, healing, and new beginnings.
Our Location
Located in San Joaquin County, we support recovery from substance addiction through essential resources and housing assistance for those in need.
Address
1145 N California Ste206 St Stockton CA 95202
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am
This organization helped me find stability and support during my recovery journey. I am truly grateful.
John D.
Thanks to their assistance, I now have a safe place to live and focus on my recovery.
Sarah M.
