Gracenter fundraiser

August 31, 2017

Good Shepherd Gracenter will host its largest annual fundraiser, “Journey of Grace,” Sept. 17, noon-2:30, Patio Español, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco. The fundraiser is instrumental in helping run the recovery residence, said Good Shepherd Sister Marguerite Bartling, Gracenter’s executive director. Gracenter provides each woman, all of whom are seeking long-term recovery from addiction, and many of whom were formerly homeless, with up to two years of transitional housing, three healthy meals per day and around-the-clock support services. Gracenter measures client outcomes for up to three years after clients complete the program. Remarkably, even after three years, more than 90 percent of program graduates continue to stay in recovery from their addiction. Gracenter credits this to its holistic approach, which includes support finding employment, enrolling in higher education, onsite financial education and nutrition classes, as well as individualized case management – in addition to the 12-step program. Visit www.gsgracenter.org to learn more or to purchase tickets or sponsorships.