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Mucking Out Our Stalls From Rock Bottom to Responsibility
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Mucking Out Our Stalls From Rock Bottom to Responsibility

Mike and Bill | Sober Not Mature podcast (January 17, 2026)

Jim O’Connor: Federal policy ignores the most perilous weeks of addiction treatment
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Jim O’Connor: Federal policy ignores the most perilous weeks of addiction treatment

by Jim O'Connor, CADC | December 15, 2025

Planned addiction recovery program on Crete horse ranch launches fundraising campaign
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Planned addiction recovery program on Crete horse ranch launches fundraising campaign

Evelyn Lewis | Chicago Tribune / Daily Southtown (December 11, 2025)

Second Story ranch seeking additional funding
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Second Story ranch seeking additional funding

Phyllis Coulter | Farm Week Now (October 6, 2025)

Will County OKs addiction recovery center at horse farm in Crete Township
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Will County OKs addiction recovery center at horse farm in Crete Township

Michelle Mullins | Daily Southtown (September 22, 2025)

2nd Story Ranch Recovery Program: living proof the sequel can be better
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2nd Story Ranch Recovery Program: living proof the sequel can be better

Karen Haave | The Vedette (July 7, 2025)

Crete ranch uses harness racing to aid recovery from substance abuse
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Crete ranch uses harness racing to aid recovery from substance abuse

Patrick Elwood | WGN-TV (June 17, 2025)

A 68-acre horse farm in Will County will be transformed into a residential rehabilitation center for men recovering from addiction.
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A 68-acre horse farm in Will County will be transformed into a residential rehabilitation center for men recovering from addiction.

Hwang So-jeong | Hanin Chicago (June 13, 2025)

68-Horse Farm in Will County converted into recovery site for men
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68-Horse Farm in Will County converted into recovery site for men

Scott Schneider | WFLD-TV (June 6, 2025)

VIDEO: Illinois Farm Bureau features 2nd Story Ranch
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VIDEO: Illinois Farm Bureau features 2nd Story Ranch

Illinois Farm Bureau (May 19, 2025)

Will County horse ranch to help with addiction recovery
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Will County horse ranch to help with addiction recovery

Phyllis Coulter | Herald-Whig (May 17, 2025)

Horse ranch will help men get their lives back on track
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Horse ranch will help men get their lives back on track

Phyllis Coulter | Farm Week Now (May 7, 2025)

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About The Second Story Foundation

The Second Story Foundation helps men in early recovery from severe substance use disorder rebuild their lives with stability, purpose, and community. The organization provides recovery housing, meaningful work, and comprehensive support designed to promote lasting change. Its programs combine structure, employment, and fellowship to restore dignity and independence.

The Foundation operates residential recovery homes in Chicago’s south suburbs and is developing the 68-acre 2nd Story Ranch in Crete, Illinois. The ranch will serve as a residential recovery community where participants live, work, and grow through service, equine care, and skill-based training. The lodge and residences will house up to 14 men and include space for counseling, education, and community events.

The Second Story Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men build lives of integrity, connection, and hope. Through compassion, structure, and shared purpose, the foundation supports transformation that endures.

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The Second Story Foundation 2400 E Bemes Rd. Crete, IL 60417

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