Andrea Northup, Faith, Community, and the 27 Collab Vision for 27th Ave (Audio)

Transforming a neighborhood starts with people who refuse to give up on it. In Episode 160 of Recovery On Air, Andrea Northup, Assistant Director of State & Community Relations and leader with 27 Collab, shares how a corridor once known as “the Blade” along 27th Avenue in Phoenix is being re‑imagined as a safe, walkable, thriving community. Andrea talks about how Grand Canyon University, churches, recovery programs, local businesses, residents, and city partners are working together around three core focuses: safety, restoration, and redevelopment. She also digs into the realities of homelessness, addiction, and sex trafficking in the area—and why recovery organizations must have a seat at the table for real, lasting change. If you care about recovery, community transformation, or faith in action, this episode will encourage you and challenge the way you see your own neighborhood. 🎧 Watch/listen now and share with someone who needs hope for their community or their recovery journey. #RecoveryOnAir #RecoveryPodcast #AddictionRecovery #PhoenixAZ #27Collab #CommunityTransformation #Homelessness #SubstanceUseDisorder #FaithInAction #GCU #RecoveryCommunity #NeighborhoodRevitalization #EndSexTrafficking #HopeAndHealing #BehavioralHealth #PrattPodcasting