Who are we?

Welcome to Sober Events where we are all about making recovery a fun, supportive, community-driven adventure. Robert and Heidi Woldhuis want to show you that sobriety isn't just possible—it's just plain awesome.

Meet Robert

Robert J. Woldhuis – Co-Founder & Program Director
Robert is a CCAR-certified Peer Recovery Coach with over 14 years of sobriety, dedicated to walking alongside individuals as they reclaim their lives from addiction. Drawing from personal experience—including five years in jail and five years in prison—Robert connects with people at every stage of recovery with authenticity, humor, and unwavering compassion. Known for his calm, encouraging presence, he is trusted by local courts, agencies, and the recovery community for his ability to meet people where they are.
As Co-Founder and Program Director of Outreach 419, Robert oversees daily operations, leads community initiatives, produces recovery-focused podcasts, and organizes large-scale events like Sober Fest MI. His vision is simple but powerful: to create spaces where recovery is celebrated, stigma is broken, and hope is contagious.

Meet Heidi

Co-Founder & Chaplain
Heidi is an ordained minister, chaplain, and CCAR-certified Peer Recovery Coach with a heart for helping people heal from addiction, trauma, and loss. With her background as a former paramedic, a trauma-informed counselor, and a woman in recovery from alcohol, Heidi brings both professional skill and personal empathy to her work.
As Co-Founder of Outreach 419, Heidi leads All-Recovery Meetings, facilitates holistic wellness activities, and provides pastoral care for individuals and families navigating recovery. She is also the creative mind behind WellFed.love, a program blending food, hospitality, and community building. Heidi’s leadership is marked by her ability to make people feel seen, heard, and valued—and to show that sobriety can be vibrant, joyful, and deeply fulfilling.

Our Mission

At Sober Events and Outreach 419, our mission is to unite the community and empower recovery—one relationship at a time. We believe recovery is not just about overcoming addiction, but about building a life filled with purpose, connection, and hope.
We create safe, judgment-free spaces where people in recovery, their families, and supporters can come together to share stories, learn new skills, and celebrate every victory, big or small. From daily recovery meetings and peer coaching to community events like Sober Fest MI, our work bridges the gap between the recovery world and the broader community, breaking down stigma and replacing it with understanding, compassion, and action.

Our Passion

We are passionate about showing the world that recovery is real—and it’s anything but boring. At Sober Events and Outreach 419, we believe in meeting people right where they are, whether they’re in their first days of sobriety or years into their journey. Our passion is creating opportunities for people to connect, heal, and thrive—through music, laughter, shared meals, learning, and community support.
Every event, every meeting, and every conversation is fueled by the belief that no one should have to walk the road to recovery alone. We bring together individuals, families, and community members to replace isolation with belonging and hopelessness with a vision for a brighter future.