On Wednesday August 31st. The Bridge Recovery Center hosted the 2nd annual overdose Vigil in Malden. Attendees included Paul Hammersly from Malden Overcoming Addiction and Malden City Councilor Chris Simonelli. The event featured a 20 minute memorial to those who have succumbed to opioid overdoses.
Second chance cars
On Thursday September 1
We would like to congratulate Derek on his vehicle he was awarded from Second chance cars. Second chance cars, Gavin foundation and United States court teamed up at the Devine Recovery Center for the ceremony. Second chance cars receives donated vehicles and has area vocational high schools refurbish them to support men and women that are in need of a low cost, reliable vehicle. Attendees: Dan Holin (president of Second Chance Cars)John, Jeff Smith (U.S probation) and Kara Lightower (U.S probation)
Hamilton House Cookout ’22
Gavin Foundation Fishing Trip
Christmas Open House 2018
Alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in our annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Please join us at the McKeon Post for a bite to eat or a cup of AA coffee. There is no charge for this event; we would like to share the holiday with you and thank you for your support and kindness throughout the year. This is a popular event so please rsvp to danielleobrien@gavinfoundation.org!
Gifts are purchased for each resident and are distributed at the Christmas party by alumni and friends. This gives an opportunity to meet one-to-one with the residents and share time and fellowship, the best Christmas gift of all. Donations are requested to help cover the costs for the gifts for our residents in treatment at the Charlestown House, the Cushing House for teens, Gavin House, Gavin Graduate Centers, and Hamilton House. Your donation can help us bring smiles to their faces and hope to their hearts. More details can be found on our Christmas Appeal page.
Anniversary Dinner Tickets Available
Anniversary Dinner
Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 6:30 pm
IBEW Hall, 256 Freeport Street, Dorchester
Please join us for our annual Gratitude Dinner as we celebrate the anniversaries of Gavin House (56th), Hamilton House (44rd) Cushing House (19th), and the Charlestown Recovery House (10th). The evening includes speakers, awards, music, raffles and a delicious Roast Beef and Roast Chicken dinner. Tickets are available online, at the Houses, or at the Devine Recovery Center.
Road to Recovery Gala
On Thursday, May 3, 2018, the Gavin Foundation will host our annual Road to Recovery Gala at the Innovation and Design Building. The evening includes silent and live auctions, delicious food stations, and two special 2018 Gavin Foundation Honorees. Sponsorship opportunities are available now, individual tickets will go on sale in March. Visit the event page for more information.
Meet our Boston Marathon Runners for Recovery!
We are most grateful to the individuals who are Running the 2018 Boston Marathon to raise funds for the Gavin Foundation. Please follow the links to their fundraising pages to learn more about them!
Melissa McGourty and Hailey Kobza
Mikes 5K Check Presentation
Quincy ATS/CSS
In 2015, the Gavin Foundation established a rehabilitation facility in Quincy providing acute treatment services, including medically monitored detoxification, and clinical support services to individuals taking their first steps toward sobriety. Originally started in partnership with Phoenix House, on December 20, 2017, the Gavin Foundation took full ownership of the program.