Making Things Better Sober Living

05/27/2026

🚨 NEW TIME ALERT FOR MTB FREE FOOD WEDNESDAY! 🚨

Due to the Arizona heat, we are moving our distribution times earlier to better serve the community safely and efficiently.

📍 4035 N. 75th Dr., Phoenix, AZ — 7:00 AM
📍 3714 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ — 7:30 AM

This is FREE to the community.
No ID required.
No sign-up required.
This is NOT part of any government program.

Just bring a bag or box and take what you need for your family.

Please note: people line up early, and food is available until it’s gone. In many cases, food is completely gone within 15 minutes of delivery, so we strongly encourage arriving early.

These distributions are hosted by Making Things Better Sober Living, licensed and certified sober living homes through the Arizona Department of Health Services. We are proud to continue serving our community each week through outreach, compassion, and support.

Please follow, like, and share to help us spread the word throughout Phoenix, Glendale, Maryvale, Buckeye, North Phoenix, and South Phoenix. 💙💚

05/21/2026

Today we celebrate another milestone at Making Things Better Sober Living! 💙💚

Congratulations to our 75th Avenue home on being officially recertified for another year! This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, leadership, accountability, and commitment our team continues to pour into serving our residents and community every single day.

At MTB, we don’t just provide housing…
We provide structure.
Support.
Hope.
Recovery.
And opportunities for transformation.

Being recertified is more than paperwork — it’s a reminder that we continue to meet high standards while creating safe, supportive environments where lives can truly change.

I’m incredibly proud of our staff, leadership team, and residents who help make this possible. Together, we continue to prove that recovery works when people are surrounded by compassion, consistency, and community.

One house.
One person.
One day at a time.
Making Things Better. 💙💚

05/21/2026

Recovery is not just about staying sober…
it’s about rebuilding a life you no longer want to escape from.

Some days will feel heavy.
Some days you’ll question yourself.
Some days you’ll have to fight thoughts nobody else can see.

But every clean day matters.
Every meeting matters.
Every honest conversation matters.
Every time you choose healing over destruction… it matters.

Do not let your past convince you that your future has no value.

You are not disqualified because you fell.
You are powerful because you got back up.

Keep going.
Even slow progress is still progress.
One day, the life you’re fighting for will feel normal… and peace will no longer feel temporary.

— Dr. Brenda Combs, EdD
Ambassador of Inspiration™

05/05/2026

Being honest with yourself is not easy but it’s necessary.

Healing doesn’t begin with perfection… it begins with truth. The moment you stop running, own your part, and face what’s real🙏🏽 that’s where your power is.

If you’re on a sobriety journey, remember: you don’t have to have it all figured out. Just be real with yourself, one day at a time.

— Dr. Brenda Combs, EdD
Ambassador of Inspiration

04/28/2026

Are you ready to launch your own sober living the RIGHT way?

Join my MTB Sober Living Licensing, Policy & Procedure Startup Workshop and learn exactly what it takes to build a compliant, structured, and successful sober living program from the ground up.

🗓️ May 6, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM (Arizona Time)
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

This is not theory — this is real, hands-on guidance based on experience.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Licensing requirements and compliance
✔️ Policies & procedures you MUST have in place
✔️ How to structure your program for success
✔️ Common mistakes to avoid
✔️ What it really takes to operate a sober living home the RIGHT way

If you’ve been thinking about starting a sober living or want to make sure you’re doing it correctly — this workshop is for you.

🎟️ Secure your spot now:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mtb-sober-living-licensing-policy-procedure-startup-workshop-tickets-1987364977145

Spots are limited — don’t wait. 

Dive into MTB's online workshop to nail your Sober Living licensing policy and procedures basics!

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

STAY FOCUSED. STAY TRUE.

Every day in recovery is a choice.
A choice to move forward.
A choice to do what’s right.
A choice to become who you were meant to be.

The real test isn’t when people are watching.
The real growth happens in the quiet moments…
When no one sees your decisions but you.

That’s where character is built.
That’s where strength is developed.
That’s where recovery becomes real.

Stay focused on your path.
Don’t get distracted by what’s behind you or around you.
Keep your eyes forward—like a driver on a busy highway—
because your destination matters.

Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching,
will keep you grounded, disciplined, and free.

One decision at a time. One day at a time.

Dr. Brenda Combs, EdD

04/16/2026

Accountability is the difference between wishing for change and walking the path that creates it.

Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.

Thoroughly means honesty, willingness, action, and follow-through — even when it’s hard.

No half measures. Just growth, discipline, and purpose.

Dr. Brenda Combs, EdD
Ambassador of Inspiration™

01/29/2026

✨Sobriety is not just about abstaining from substances. It is about building a lifestyle that supports healthy decisions.

Sober living programs help bridge the gap between treatment and independent living by reinforcing structure, responsibly, and peer accountability.