The Brent Canode Legacy Fund
For more than two decades of dedicated work with the Alano Club of Portland, Brent Canode brought such abundant love, courage, and spirit to everything he did. As a tireless and fearless advocate for those suffering from addiction, Brent’s inspiring leadership shined through in thousands of lives touched—and thousands of lives saved.
With every part of his being, Brent believed.
He believed in the power of humanity, community, and connection to help people in crisis move toward healthier, brighter days ahead. He believed everyone possesses the potential to recover—with the aid of safe, inclusive spaces that breathe acceptance, empowerment, and hope.
Just as Brent was a generous advocate for the recovery community, we will remain strong advocates for the many on the path to lasting recovery and change.
Will you be Alano's next source of hope?
Make your memorial gift today to honor Brent's legacy and offer hope to our neighbors on the journey from crisis to stability.
Upcoming events
Our programs
Recovery Toolkit Series
A holistic, multi-disciplinary service model built on evidence-based practices that enable people with substance use disorders to create individualized recovery toolkits. The Alano Club is the first organization of its kind in the United States to pioneer this comprehensive and innovative approach to recovery in a community-centered environment—all free of charge.
Artists in Recovery
A program designed to highlight the intersection between recovery and creative practices through free workshops, classes, and public events featuring nationally renowned artists in recovery, or connected to the recovery community.
Plates for the People
A series of free, monthly cooking classes for people in or seeking recovery, taught by award winning chefs in recovery. The Alano Club of Portland and Ben’s Friends have partnered to bring the recovery community free, accessible classes where students learn about budgeting, meal planning, and how to cooking delicious, healthy dinners they can repurpose for multiple meals to feed themselves and others.
The Recovery Gym
The Recovery Gym (TRG) is every bit as much stigma-busting initiative as it is next-generation, hybrid recovery organization and functional fitness, strength training and endurance gym.
Alano PeerConnect Recovery Support Services help people realize their strengths and areas for opportunity and connects them with peers for support. Together, we can be each other’s link to sustained recovery.
“Ever since getting sober, I struggled to engage with my art. After seeing a poster at the Club for the Recovery Art Walk, I decided to take the plunge and sign up. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made since putting down the bottle. I found my inspiration again and haven’t stopped creating since. Opportunities like these to grow in recovery are one of the many reasons I love and cherish our Alano Club!”
– Alano Club Step Workshop Guest