Join Stairway to Recovery and United Communities Corp. for a day of fun in the sun with tables full of resources, face painting and free food.

Come join United Communities Corp. on August 7-9th at the first ever HARM REDUCTION  resource table at FANEXPO Boston for Narcan trainings, resources, and harm reduction supplies..

Join United Communities Corporation and the Boston Public Library’s Shaw-Roxbury Branch for an inspiring afternoon celebrating local Black authors, community voices, and the power of storytelling. The Local Black Author Talk brings together authors, readers, families, and community members for meaningful conversations about identity, healing, self-love, family, youth voices, and the experiences that shape our communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from local authors as they share their stories, discuss the inspiration behind their books, and engage in an open dialogue with the audience.

Featured authors include:

• jamele Adams, author of The Peace of LIT, exploring children’s perspectives on love, inclusion, and trust.

• Paloma Fernandes, author of Casey’s Story: When Systems Fail, highlighting real-life experiences and the impact of systems on individuals and families.

• Darryl Buchannan, author of Self Love, sharing a journey of self-discovery, identity, healing, and personal growth.

Guests are encouraged to ask questions, participate in meaningful discussions, connect with fellow community members, and have books signed by the authors. This free public event is designed to uplift local voices, foster understanding, and strengthen community connections through the power of storytelling.

3rd Annual Shoulder-to-Shoulder Men’s BBQ hosted by Gilly’s House

When: Sunday, May 31st at 1:00 pm

Where: 1022 West Street, Wrentham, MA  

Space is limited, register here! 

This event is free for men who have lost a loved one to substance use or suicide. Come join the us for a fun event with guest speakers, food, and a cornhole tournament! 

Guest speakers: 

David Gilmeister, Founder of Gilly’s House

David Swindell, Founder of CWS & Director at The Sun Will Rise Foundation

Tony LaGreca, Station Owner & Host of “Courage To Hope” podcast 

Questions? 

Please contact: Davis Swindell at dks27@comcast.net or Maureen Cappuccino at maureen@gillyshouse.com

For more information on Gilly’s House please visit: Home – Gillys House

Come learn, create, and explore together. Together, we will explore how to recognize when something is not right, stay calm, and respond in ways that can help keep you and others safe. Art and creative materials will be available to reflect, express, and connect in your own way. Participation is optional. You can choose what you want to use. Everyone is welcome. No judgment. No pressure. Respect for everyone.

Come learn, create, and explore together.

Together, we will explore how to recognize when something is not right, stay calm, and respond in ways that can help keep you and others safe.

Art and creative materials will be available to reflect, express, and connect in your own way.

Participation is optional. You can choose what you want to use.

Everyone is welcome. No judgment. No pressure. Respect for everyone.

Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this special day celebrating our dads and their families. Join us for inspiring speakers on substance use and recovery, a lively family fashion show, surprise “Heart of the Family” awards, plus great music, delicious food, dancing and substance use awareness resources. Bring your love and energy.  Come out and show your support! All are welcome to attend this free event. 

A healing interactive community event to honor our loved ones that have passed due to accidental  overdose.