Charles Watts, Board Member

Meet Charles Watts, our dedicated Secretary at Step 1 Recovery. Charles brings a powerful personal connection to our mission, celebrating 27 years of freedom from alcohol and drugs. His journey started on Skid Row in Los Angeles, where he first worked as a social worker. His experiences there, though eye-opening, didn't immediately set him on a sober path, but they eventually inspired his commitment to giving back.

Charles was among the founders of Step 1 Recovery, sparked by a crucial discussion on how to aid homeless and disadvantaged individuals struggling with substance abuse. His vision for the organization is to see individuals not just achieve sobriety but also transition smoothly into sober living and ultimately lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Away from his vital work with us, Charles is a retired educator, a published writer, and an active member of the Poetry Society of South Carolina. He lives by the words, "We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.”