The residents of Tim’s House are adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping up with their recovery commitments and jobs both in and out of the house, according to Sachet Simon. Sachet is the Transitional Case Manager of Hope Houses, of which Tim’s House is one of three designated to men in recovery. Tim’s House provides a sober living environment for men who are working through the transition stage of recovery. Here, their goals can include advancing their recovery, building relationships with family members, obtaining a GED certificate or attending college, building work experience, and finding permanent housing. Two residents have essential jobs in grocery stores, (thank you Safeway and Whole Foods for hiring them), and the House Manager is always on duty making sure chores are done, curfews kept, conflicts resolved and recovery activities completed.Currently, two new residents are settling into the house, and are focused on recovery and reunification with family members. All residents are responsible for keeping their home clean to protect against COVID-19. Sachet described having to teach a few of the men how to clean a bathroom and kitchen. Getting a space (bed) at Tim’s House is not easy. It means committing to a regimented recovery program, and submitting to daily, or sometimes thrice daily, alcohol and drug tests. It requires attendance at house meetings and three recovery meetings weekly. 12 Step programs are available via video conferencing during the pandemic, or via YouTube recorded speakers. If the men relapse at any point, the consequences may include returning to prison to complete their original sentence.Tim’s House is a vital service and a life-saving resource in San Mateo County. One resident described the uncertainty of sleeping on night buses during a 10-day gap between completing a residential recovery program and moving into Tim’s House. Some working in jobs meant to rebuild their work experience, cannot afford a place to live. Others must mend broken relationships before they can move back into family homes.Another key to the success of Tim’s House and the Transition Program is its leader, Sachet Simon. In four years, Sachet found her sobriety in Hope House, completed the Transition Program, started school at the College of San Mateo for certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and worked two jobs. Understandably, the San Mateo Service League was so impressed that they offered her the position as Transition Case Manager of all five of the Transition Houses!Since Tim’s House opened in 2008, the Foundation gives the San Mateo Service League an annual grant to help to cover it’s operation. Your donations make it possible for men, who are committed to turning their life around, to have a place to call home during recovery.