Shawn Vanhorne

am the founder of Safe Passage Recovery, a nonprofit being built to help people leaving detox who have nowhere stable to go while waiting for the next step in care. My work is deeply personal and driven by lived experience, compassion, and a strong desire to make sure nobody gets left behind during one of the most vulnerable moments in recovery.

I am also a student working toward my degree while building this vision from the ground up. My goal is to create a safe, structured, and supportive place where people can stabilize, stay accountable, and successfully transition into long-term recovery. Everything I do is rooted in purpose, perseverance, and honoring the values of helping others, giving back, and turning pain into something meaningful.

Work Experience

I am the founder and executive director of Safe Passage Recovery, a developing nonprofit focused on helping individuals safely transition from detox to the next level of care. My work centers on recovery support, community outreach, program development, and building partnerships with providers and organizations. I also have experience in peer support and use both my professional training and lived experience to help create solutions for people facing instability during recovery.

Alongside this, I am continuing my education in business to strengthen my leadership and nonprofit management skills.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)

Business Administration

Currently pursuing degree with a 4.0 GPA

Focused on nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact