THE TEDDY KRADZINSKI FOUNDATION
Carrying Teddy's light forward through recovery, community & connection.
We support individuals throughout their recovery journeys by creating access to resources, meaningful connection, and opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
Our foundation is in honor of and inspired by Teddy & how he lived his life.
Teddy Kradzinski was a musician — guitarist and singer for Apple Juice Jones — a yoga teacher and a friend to so many. He approached life with pure curiosity — experimenting with music, seeking a higher power through yoga, forming his own opinion on a topic and fostering judgment free conversation. He constantly reminded those around him that we never know what someone is going through — sending love to one another can radiate throughout the world. He was a vulnerable soul, his music and yoga teachings were a reflection of this. It didn’t matter to Teddy if he knew someone for 20 years or 30 seconds — he was always willing to stop, listen, and offer support.
Teddy physically left this world in September of 2021 from a fentanyl overdose after three beautiful years of recovery. As a foundation, we are committed to continuing what Teddy started through community, supporting one another, and maintaining a judgement free environment.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we have been able to make a real impact:
Partnered with 4 recovery housing communities to support individuals on their recovery journeys.
Provided over 55 weeks of recovery housing scholarships.
Funded four yoga teacher training scholarships.
Providing free in-person yoga classes.
Hosting substance free activities including Tea with Teddy: A Book Club, a Music Festival and more events on the way!
Supplied essential items for those in recovery and those without stable housing.
Our Programs
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Recovery House Scholarships
We partner with sober living homes in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties offering recovery housing scholarships.
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Yoga Classes
Led by Madi Nitzky, a certified 200-hour yoga teacher trained in Trauma-Informed Vinyasa Yoga through Unity Yoga, this gentle, beginner-friendly class is designed to support stress relief, mindful movement, and connection to the breath.
No prior yoga expierence is necessary.
Every other Friday at 11AM ET beginning September 4, 2026.
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Tea with Teddy: A Book Club
Hosted by Jim Fabian
This book club is open to all curious readers and non-readers alike with a special focus on connecting people living a sober lifestyle or going through recovery. We will hold separate in-person meetings in Abington and Manayunk around the same time. Exact dates and times are TBD and will be shared a few weeks in advance.
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Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship
We partnered with Unity Yoga to provide one yoga teacher training scholarship for a person living in recovery.
Applications for 2027 are currently closed.
Upcoming Events & Programs
What are we working on now?
Resources and programs to support collegiate recovery.
Partnering with other organizations in the community to provide fun, community based substance-free events.
Identifying additional areas and programs that need resources and support.
Reach out to us at info@teawithted.org for any questions or to start a conversation!
