In an addiction recovery center in Aurora, Colorado, holiday giving has taken on new meaning.
This holiday season, Avenues Recovery Center at Denver – an addiction treatment center in Aurora, Colorado - witnessed a powerful full-circle moment of compassion and connection. Through a meaningful Secret Santa gift exchange, alumni who once went through the program came together to support current clients and their families.
These alumni generously donated holiday gifts which will be distributed to the children of clients currently in treatment - children who, because of their parents’ commitment to recovery, will be apart from their fathers or mothers during the holidays. What could have been a season of absence is instead filled with warmth, generosity, and hope.
This gift exchange initiative reflects the deep sense of community that truly defines Avenues Recovery. Alumni of the program are not only celebrating their own recovery—they are actively giving back, turning gratitude into action and ensuring that no child is left without something special during the holidays.
It’s a reminder that recovery is not just about healing the person, but about restoring families, strengthening communities, and passing hope forward. In moments like these, the spirit of the season shines brightest—through giving, connection, and the belief that every journey toward recovery matters.