Rowan's Motion

We know the heavy toll that addiction brings into one’s life. As some of our participants arrive battling these addictions, we have always been committed to helping their path to recovery. In our efforts to help them find sobriety, Hope the Mission is working with Councilmember Blumenfield to start a new initiative called Rowan’s Motion — where participants will be incentivized with a $250 gift card or EBT credit for each month they test negative for drugs.

Participants are also be provided with…

  • case management
  • mental health services
  • arts-based therapy
  • job training

Back in December 2024, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved of this pilot program. During the entirety of this six-month pilot, a third-party evaluator will monitor this program and determine if this will serve as a model for other Los Angeles shelters. 

We believe this initiative will save lives and reduce costs for the city. Our participants achieving sobriety helps accelerate a transition to permanent housing and long-term employment. While this pilot may cause