Rusty Boruff

Rusty Boruff began writing 12:2 while incarcerated after spending many years as a homeless addict. The year he was released, he set out to help others. Boruff began One Eighty, a nonprofit organization focusing on three areas which include; Prevent, Reach, and Develop. The nonprofit reaches out to public school kids to prevent them from falling into addiction, homelessness, and crisis. The organization also works with thousands of incarcerated and homeless people and helps house and employ...See more

Rusty Boruff began writing 12:2 while incarcerated after spending many years as a homeless addict. The year he was released, he set out to help others. Boruff began One Eighty, a nonprofit organization focusing on three areas which include; Prevent, Reach, and Develop. The nonprofit reaches out to public school kids to prevent them from falling into addiction, homelessness, and crisis. The organization also works with thousands of incarcerated and homeless people and helps house and employ those who want to change their lives. Boruff and his work have been featured in national magazines, TV shows, and books. Grammy-nominated singer Matthew West wrote the song "We Are the Broken" about Boruff's life. Originally from Aledo, Illinois, Boruff currently resides in the Quad Cities with his wife, Brook, and son, Tannen. Boruff is a certified relapse prevention counselor and employment specialist. See less