About Us

Our comprehensive program offers support that addresses the multifaceted needs of our target populations. By offering a range of evidence-based interventions and support services, we restore and rebuild lives as our contribution to the overall well-being of our community.

The Men of Hope in Lafayette Louisiana in our recovery living facility

We began in 2018

Be Great Recovery Living Facility was established in 2018 with a solid program framework. We begin to impact the Lafayette Community by contributing to rebuilding and restoring the lives of hundreds of people recovering from addiction, homelessness and incarceration.

We do this by opening the doors to affordable, structured recovery-based living with (1) a curriculum based on living with accountability and productivity, (2) wellness, (3) structured living backed by recovery-based peer support specialist mentorship processing, and (4) one-on-one sessions with each individual client in the program.

Meet our Team

The Be Great Recovery Living Facility recognizes the critical need within our community to address the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals struggling with addiction, homelessness, and a lack of resources. Our founder's story and board of directors exemplify both the depth of the problem and the transformative power of comprehensive support.

Rajah Salman

Executive Director and President

Romaro Washington

Vice-President

Tyronne Reed

Program Outreach

Larry Nickles

Head Volunteer

We empower MEN of HOPE

A year-long multi-component intervention and structured living environment supporting hundreds of men since 2018 in their journey to recovery from substance abuse and addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and other challenges.

This program has various components, such as Affordable Housing; One-on-one and Group Sessions with our Certified Recovery Peer Support Specialist; Wellness and Arts; Horticulture; Leadership and Education; and Financial Literacy.

TESTIMONIALS

How has the Men of Hope program helped me?

"Men of Hope has helped me to man up and face my issues and to openly admit my problem so I can get help and find a solution! After attending Men of Hope, it gives me the courage to actually stand up to my problem and own up to the things I need to change! It assures me that there is hope as long as I continue to do the work! With the Men of Hope program, I know I’m on the right track!"

- Jamie G.

RISE & THRIVE through credit counseling, financial literacy and business development

RISE & THRIVE with us!

This Business Funding Series has held weekly talks on Saturdays and Sundays as our community resource event.

The weekly talks are open to ANYONE struggling with financial instability or lacking access to traditional business resources, as well as small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and underserved communities seeking economic empowerment.

Now, the program focuses on sharing information through ebooks and one-on-one consultations.

My Heart Dreams Big!

This transformative program serves mothers, at-risk children, and youth in Lafayette, Louisiana, facing financial struggles, abuse, domestic violence, and other tough challenges. This comprehensive program provides a safety net and offers a ladder to stability, self-sufficiency, and healing.

This is a lifeline and a place where: