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Creating pathways
in recovery.
"Support without pause, hope without limits."
Our Mission
To empower women in addiction recovery by providing supportive housing, access to education and resources that foster healing, independence and lasting transformation.
Our Vision
A community where every woman in recovery has the opportunity to rebuild her life with dignity, achieve independence, and contribute her skills to society.
What the color
purple represents
and why we chose purple.
The color purple is a powerful and widely adopted symbol in addiction recovery and awareness efforts.
Purple represents power, ambition, and creativity, as it is a combination of the fiery energy of red and the stable calm of blue.
Other meanings include dignity, wisdom, pride, peace, independence, enlightenment, femininity, imagination,
inspiration, rarity and spirituality.
Recovery and Remembrance: Purple is used to honor lives lost to overdose, celebrate the strength of individuals in recovery, and show that hope is always possible.
In 2024 Nationally 40% of adults with Alcohol Use Disorder were female.
In 2022-23 Massachusetts residents:
1,216,000 persons aged 12+ had a substance use disorder.
301,000 persons received
substance use treatment.
1,033,000 persons who needed treatment did not receive it.
The Founders
Twenty-four Recovery Project Inc, Founders Jessica Manning and Jacquelyn Sherman. We met while working at Jana’s Place located in Worcester. Both of us began in entry-level positions, and we were promoted because of our compassion, strong work ethic, and deep commitment to survivors of the sex trade. Both of us are also single parents, domestic violence survivors, and strong proponents of trauma-informed care. We understand the complexities of rebuilding one’s life from the ground up and can compassionately guide others in their journey— because we lived it.
Jessica Manning
Co-Founder, Twenty-four Recovery Project Inc.
Jessica Manning began using drugs at sixteen and what started as recreational use quickly developed into addiction. Despite growing up in a supportive family and attending private school, she faced the devastating realities of substance use disorder including incarceration, institutions, and near-death experiences.
During early recovery, Jessica became a mother and found hope and purpose in her
daughter. But after losing her daughter’s father, she relapsed, a turning point that deepened her understanding of grief, trauma and the resilience required to rebuild.
After losing custody of her daughter, Jessica struggled with unresolved grief and her mental health. It took five years of hell before she finally stopped using drugs as a coping mechanism.
During this period, she faced incarcerations, Section 35 commitments, psychiatric hospitalizations, and further trauma from commercial sexual exploitation and stripping. Jessica didn’t value her body or life. Those were her darkest years.
Eventually, Jessica stopped using and, in early recovery, discovered she was pregnant.
After being abandoned by her second child’s father while six months pregnant,
she made the courageous decision to enter a women’s residential treatment program.
For the first time, she saw a glimpse of hope that a recovered life was possible.
Jessica raised her daughter alone and continued to heal her mind and body.
While in recovery, Jessica experienced another profound loss when her longtime partner
passed away from a fentanyl overdose. This time, she allowed herself to feel the pain and
grieve fully without turning back to substances.
Today, Jessica is a devoted and present mother to her two daughters, an example of strength and grace in recovery. She began working at a women’s residential program in an entry-level position and was soon promoted to counselor. Working with women healing from substance use disorder and commercial sexual exploitation revealed her passion for helping others heal.
In January 2024, Jessica became a Recovery Coach at the Gavin Foundation,
where she now manages a large caseload and stands as a top performer for her agency.
Through helping others, Jessica found the final pieces of her own healing.
She met her co-founder, Jackie Sherman, while working at the women’s residential program, together they discovered a shared mission to empower women to rebuild their lives with dignity, support and purpose.
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Jacquelyn Sherman
Co-Founder, Twenty- four Recovery Project Inc.
Jacquelyn Sherman is the Co-Founder of Twenty-four Recovery Project Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals in recovery and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. Her journey from addiction to advocacy is a testament to resilience, and the power of second chances.
Jacquelyn began struggling with substance use disorder as a teenager, which led to years of hardship, loss, and survival. At seventeen being prescribed opiates by a medical doctor her addiction quickly progressed, she spent years battling fentanyl addiction, enduring domestic violence, sexual exploitation, facing multiple arrests. On June 21st, 2021, she overdosed and knew she needed help. She felt hopeless and lost. She found the strength to rebuild her life after losing her father on June 21st, 2022, one year to the day, that Jacquelyn had overdosed.
On November 4th, 2022, Jacquelyn entered her eleventh treatment facility with a renewed willingness to change — a decision that transformed her life. Since finding recovery, Jacquelyn has dedicated herself to helping others find hope and healing. She began working as a recovery specialist and was then promoted to counselor in a women’s treatment program, using her lived experience to connect with and inspire others on their journeys. That's where Jacquelyn found her purpose. She then attended UMass Boston's Addiction Counselor Education Program. While studying at UMass Boston, Jacquelyn mentored young adults and completed her practical training at Washburn House on the Crisis Stabilization unit.
Today, Jacquelyn is a proud single mother to her son, graduate of the Addiction Counselor Education Program at UMass Boston, she is currently a full time Case manager at Jeremiah's Inn and an advocate for recovery and empowerment.
Meeting her co-founder Jessica Manning while working in women’s residential treatment. They helped each other on their own journey. Now sharing their lived experience, passion to help, they hope to remind others that no matter how dark life gets, there is always a way forward towards the light — and that every scar can become a symbol of strength.
Sober living
What is a sober house?
A sober house, also known as a sober living home, is supportive, alcohol and drug-free living environment for people recovering from addiction. These homes offer structure and community support, helping residents maintain sobriety by following rules like no substance use, curfews, and participation in recovery meetings as they transition back to independent living.
Our Solution
At Gigi’s Place residents will live in a supportive home while pursuing education and vocational training. They will have access to optional services from both a Recovery Coach and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. In addition, we offer practical advice and guidance to willing participants, ensuring that each woman has both the encouragement and the tools needed to take meaningful steps toward independence. Together, we can create pathways to recovery that change lives, strengthen families, and uplift our community.
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TESTIMONIALS
Client Experiences
Real stories. Real change. See how Jessica Manning and Jacquelyn Sherman have empowered real people on their recovery journey.
Britt M
"Jessica M and Jackie S are two of the most dedicated and compassionate people working in recovery. Their commitment to helping others is unmatched- They go above and beyond every single day to support the people they work with. It is clearly they genuinely care about their clients and take the time to build trust and comfort, which comes naturally because of their own personal and professional backgrounds. They understand the struggle, the setbacks, and the strength it takes to heal, and thats why people feel so safe and understood around them. I personally believe Jessica and Jackie would be the perfect people to start their own sober house- they have the heart, the experience, and the drive to make it a place of real recovery and hope."
William F
"For over a year, I've had the privilege of knowing both Jessica M. and Jackie S., and I can honestly say they have been two of the most influential people in my recovery journey. From the very beginning, Jessica, as my recovery coach, guided me with compassion, understanding, and accountability that helped me find hope again. Jackie as my case worker supported me through every challenge with patience and genuine care. Together they bring an incredible passion for helping others in recovery, and now, seeing them start a sober house together feels like a full circle moment. I know their dedication, experience and heart will make their program a true safe haven for anyone seeking a new beginning."
CONTACT
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Worcester, MA | Est 2024