Our Journey
Founded on the principles of faith and compassion, and having our families directly affected by the devastation of substance abuse, Dry Bones Recovery began as a vision to support women facing addiction challenges.
Dry Bones Recovery is still in the start-up phase,
acquiring the funding needed to open and begin operation. Once open, the initial program will be 6 weeks long.
Mission Statement
Dry Bones Recovery, Inc. is a Christ-centered recovery organization, helping women overcome addiction, through a focus on faithful, disciplined living, addiction and trauma counseling, and other supports.
Operating Principles
With our target population being women (18 years and older) who struggle with the disease of alcohol and drug addiction, our foundation stones are as follows:
Ezekiel 37:4-6 & 13
“Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones: “Surely I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you, and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.”’”
“Then you shall know that I am the Lord when I have opened up your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves.”
Isaiah 61:1-3:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prisons to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God. To comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness,the planting of the Lord that He may be glorified.”
Meet Our Team
Erin Hager
Founder & Director
Erin Hager - Founder & Director: I have a heart to see women set free from addiction and restored by the power of Jesus Christ. As an LMFT and LCADC with degrees in Psychology, Christian Counseling, and Marriage & Family Therapy, I combine faith and professional care to walk with women through healing. Having seen the impact of substance abuse in my own family, I am passionate about helping women find freedom, hope, and wholeness in Christ.
Ethan Hager
Co-Founder, IT & Finance Director
Ethan is a co-founder of Dry Bones Recovery and the behind-the-scenes support when it comes to IT and finances. He and his wife, Erin, were married in September 2017 and are raising their four children together. Ethan and Erin serve faithfully at their church and share a heart for ministry, which led them to step out in faith and launch Dry Bones Recovery to bring hope and healing to women and families impacted by addiction.
Charlene Williams
Co-founder & board member
Charlene Williams is the founder and was the organizational director of The Nile Ministries Incorporated and its daughter ministries—Nile Ministries Maternity Home, a residential refuge for women facing unplanned pregnancies, and Nile - Addiction Recovery Treatment, a Christ-centered residential rehab for women. A devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother, Charlene’s life reflects her heart for serving hurting women in crisis and guiding them toward hope, healing, and restoration in Christ.
Sam Williams
Board member
Sam Williams has been married to Charlene Williams for 34 years, and together they share the joy of raising 2 daughters and loving their 10 grandchildren. A faithful servant at Kingsway Assemblies of God Church, Sam coordinates the Food For Thought ministry and has dedicated his life to helping others through both church and community service. He is the co-founder of The Nile Ministries Incorporated and its daughter ministries—The Nile Ministries Maternity Home and Nile Addiction Recovery Treatment, a women’s rehab where he also served as Executive Director and CFO. Sam retired from Lexmark International, Inc., where he worked in marketing and finance. He also brings a rich history of leadership and service through his career in marketing management and his 10 years as a public school teacher.
Ila Blair
Life Skills Instructor
la Blair is a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ila is the mother of Erin Hager, Founder and Director of Dry Bones. Ila has seen and felt the devastation that substance abuse can bring to a family. Out of those experiences, God has cultivated in her a deep compassion and a shared heart for ministry. Ila believes that true healing is found not only in the body, but also in the spirit, through the life-giving Word of Christ Jesus. With a heart for women in crisis, she seeks to share God’s love and creation in hands-on, practical ways that lead to lasting hope and healing in Him.
Core Principles
To maintain a clear conscience between our leadership and our Creator. To walk in honesty with all.
Be fair and just as we understand it, in all decisions we make. To walk in the integrity of Jesus Christ – uncompromised.
Faith First
We believe that faith is fundamental in the recovery process, guiding women towards healing and transformation.
Community Support
We value the importance of community in supporting recovery, fostering bonds that encourage growth and renewal.
Compassionate Care
Compassion is at the heart of our mission, ensuring every woman feels valued and understood throughout her journey.
Empowerment
We strive to empower each woman to reclaim her life, providing the tools needed for lasting change.