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Local recovery provider seeks support to expand east-side beds; founder details services and outcomes

Daytona Beach City Commission · December 4, 2025
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Foundations to Freedom asked the Daytona Beach City Commission for help expanding FAR‑certified recovery residences on the city’s east side amid a recent net loss of local recovery beds. Executive director Catherine Russell described an 89% one-year success rate, 111 clients in program, and a $2.3 million annual operating budget.

Catherine Russell, executive director and founder of Foundations to Freedom, presented the nonprofit’s work delivering recovery residences and wraparound services across Volusia County and asked the commission for support to expand capacity in Daytona Beach’s east side.

Russell said Foundations to Freedom operates 11 locations (10 in Volusia County),…

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