Officials at the State House are trying to reach agreement on ways to address drug abuse in connection with opioids. Chris Lovett of Boston Neighborhood Network News interviews Gavin Foundation President/CEO regarding this issue.
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Thank You for Making the Season Bright!
Thank you to our alumni and friends for giving our residents a wonderful holiday! Each one of the residents of the Charlestown Recovery House, Cushing House Boys, Cushing House Girls, Gavin House, Hamilton House and the Graduate Houses received a gift bag at the Holiday Open House. Alumni and volunteers were there to help distribute the bags. It was a …
Christmas Open House
Alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in our annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm. Join us for food, music and fun. We also expect a visit from a special red-suited guest! You are welcome to join us at the McKeon Post in Dorchester for a bite to eat or a cup of AA …
Swim for Recovery
Calling all swimmers to join us for this fun annual event to benefit the Charlestown Recovery House. Can’t swim? No worries, come by to cheer on the swimmers! Participants can be pledged per lap or by time. Pledges may made be made on our donation page. Swimathon Friday, December 11, 2015 at 6:30 pm Charlestown YMCA Pizza Party to …
Erin Murphy receives James F. Gavin Award
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch presented the James F. Gavin Award to Erin Murphy at our Anniversary Dinner. Please take a moment to read Erin’s acceptance speech. It is a beautiful and inspirational message to families struggling with addiction issues. Thank you Erin for sharing your story. It was an honor to be able to share my story …
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Anniversary Dinner October 29, 2015
Please join us for our annual Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the IBEW Hall in Dorchester. We will be celebrating the anniversaries of Gavin House (53rd), Cushing House (16th), and the 7th anniversary of the newest member of the Gavin Foundation family the Charlestown Recovery House. Tickets available on our event page.
New AAWOL Groups in Charlestown
We are pleased to announce new AAWOL groups for men and women beginning in Charlestown on October 8, 2015. These groups will take place at the Kent School on Thursdays from 7:00PM to 8:30PM for 21 weeks. Contact Frank Murphy or Charlie Bishara at the Charlestown Recovery House for more information at 617-242-0088.
Recovery Community Impact Awards
We hosted our 3rd Annual Recovery Month Celebration on September 18th at the IBEW Hall in Dorchester. Congressman Stephen Lynch presented the Gavin Foundation Recovery Community Impact Award to Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch for his support and dedication to addiction treatment and prevention. Mayor Koch is a true champion of the recovery community so the award …
Runners for Recovery!
Thank you to these amazing women who are running the Boston Marathon to benefit the Gavin Foundation. Find out more about them here!