RMC Helps Secure General Operating Support through Grant Writing for Peer Support Services

Recovery Movement Consulting (RMC) is proud to celebrate another successful partnership—helping Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery (SVVOR) secure $10,000 in general operating support from the Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation, administered by Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee.

This critical grant provides unrestricted, general operating support for SVVOR’s peer-led Recovery Community Organization (RCO)—funding that helps sustain peer support services, staff development, community outreach, and day-to-day operations essential to their mission.

How Grant Writing for Peer Support Services Builds Stronger Recovery Organizations

At Recovery Movement Consulting, we specialize in grant writing for peer support services and recovery community organizations that rely on flexible, general operating funds to stay strong.

For peer-led nonprofits like SVVOR, general operating support is more than just a check—it’s stability. It allows recovery organizations to retain qualified staff, support volunteers, keep meeting spaces open, and continue delivering one-on-one peer recovery coaching and community-based recovery supports.

“General operating support keeps the heart of a Recovery Community Organization beating,” said Shannon Egan, Founder & CEO of RMC. “We’re honored to help SVVOR secure funding that allows them to stay mission-focused and community-driven.”

The Importance of General Operating Support for Peer-Led Recovery

The $10,000 award from the Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation strengthens SVVOR’s ability to:

• Sustain SUD peer support services and recovery coaching for individuals in need.

• Cover essential operating expenses—like rent, utilities, technology, and outreach materials.

• Maintain peer-led programming that promotes multiple pathways of recovery.

• Support staff training and professional development for certified peer recovery specialists.

• Continue advocacy and education that reduce stigma and connect people to care.

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General operating grants like this provide the flexibility RCOs need to respond to emerging community needs, expand partnerships, and ensure that peer support remains accessible across the Sauk Valley region.

Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery: A Peer-Led Nonprofit Making an Impact

Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery (SVVOR) is a peer-run Recovery Community Organization (RCO) serving Lee, Whiteside, DeKalb, and Ogle counties. Through SUD peer-led services, recovery coaching, and community engagement, SVVOR offers hope, connection, and resources for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

The organization is built on lived experience—its staff and volunteers use their own recovery journeys to inspire others, build trust, and guide peers toward long-term stability.

Recovery Movement Consulting: Experts in Grant Writing for Peer Support Services

Recovery Movement Consulting (RMC) is a peer-led, peer-run consulting firm that specializes in grant writing for peer support services and recovery-focused nonprofits nationwide.

Our experienced team—all with lived recovery experience—understands how to communicate the value of peer-led recovery to funders. We help organizations secure the general operating support they need to sustain their core mission.

RMC provides:

• Grant writing for peer support services and recovery community organizations

• Program and operations funding strategies for peer-led nonprofits

• Sustainability planning and data-driven storytelling for funders

• Marketing and communications support for RCO visibility and impact

“Peer-led recovery organizations are changing the future of behavioral health,” said Egan. “Our goal is to make sure they have the funding stability to keep doing it.”

Gratitude to the Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation

RMC and SVVOR extend heartfelt appreciation to the Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation and Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, for their investment in peer-led recovery and their recognition of the importance of general operating support for Recovery Community Organizations.

This partnership underscores the vital role philanthropy plays in sustaining peer-run nonprofits and SUD peer support services at the local level.

Partner With RMC for Grant Writing for Peer Support Services

If your organization provides peer-led recovery support services or operates as a Recovery Community Organization (RCO), Recovery Movement Consulting can help you secure general operating support to stabilize and grow your mission.

Contact Recovery Movement Consulting today to learn how our grant writing for peer support services can help your organization win sustainable funding.