learned how to replicate grotesques (stone sculptures commonly seen in early 20th century architecture) and even won an award for the re-creation of these carved creatures in a complex restoration of the Villa Riviera, a vintage high-rise in Long Beach, California.
There aren’t any grotesques at Izzy’s Place, but—just as it takes a commu- nity to restore a building—it takes a community to bring people back to their true selves.
At Homes of Promise, the men
learn a new way to live and thrive. Each home is affiliated with a Chris- tian-based church and residents are required to work or actively seek work, participate in group activities in the home, participate in 12-step programs, meet regularly with spon- sors for accountability, and agree to regular drug testing.
The men also help maintain the homes, often putting more care into the upkeep of these dwellings because they under- stand and appreciate the long history of the abodes, and the cultural signif- icance of these places relative to sur- rounding neighborhoods. Thus far, more than 40 men have participated in Homes of Promise programs—and each person is a step closer to becom- ing an asset to their families and to others seeking recovery.
The first “graduate” of Izzy’s Place in La Verne, Paul R., says that he had
The late Hussem “Izzy” Farrach with his two sons, Jeshua and Christopher. Izzy worked with Ray Adamyk to found Homes of Promise, serving as Intake Manager at the La Verne home until his death in September 2014. The La Verne home is named in his honor.
been in and out of recovery for many years without success of continued sobriety. He credits Adamyk with helping him finally achieve sobriety. “At first, I didn’t want to follow any of the rules,” says Paul, “but Ray would sit with each of us, and he listened without judgment. That was instru- mental in helping me see how doing what was required—and following a Christian way of life—was what I needed to succeed.”
LOFTY BUSINESS GOALS…AND A HIGHER CALLING
Adamyk now devotes about 70 percent of his time to working in his business—and the rest to Homes of Promise projects and ministrations. He also continues to set ambitious
goals for himself. “Our goal is to have 10 Homes of Promise by 2018. I’d like to see the day when every church in America has an associated recovery home,” he shares.
This company leader’s goals for Spectra are similarly ambitious, with his ultimate desire being to restore the White House. Until then, Adamyk won’t drag his feet to help rehabili- tate communities of addicts who just need a foot in the door to internal res- toration. He plans to take things one step at a time.
Author Bio: Tracy O’Day is a contribut- ing author located in Seattle, Wash., and Colleyville, Texas. She began working with AEC companies in 1979 and can be reached at
tracy@tracyoday.com.
“[The homes] are usually in well-established neighborhoods and provide a stable environment for the residents. They give many the feeling of going back to grandma’s—a big, comfortable home where they can feel free to be their best selves.” -Ray Adamyk
POWERED BY THE BLUE BOOK NETWORK - METRO LOS ANGELES, SANTA BARBARA / FALL 2016
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