SOLD OUT: Our biggest fundraiser of the year, a time to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of efforts to bring out the best of treatment and recovery supports to Cecil and Harford Counties. There will be awards, a special speaker, silent auction and lots of great food! We highlight a new location each year that represents our culture and the best of local fare. This year will be along the C&D Canal at Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City. Please join us for this charity event. Proceeds help individuals seeking recovery house/sober living to help achieve long term recovery. Funds raised also help individuals overcome barriers to treatment such as transportation and special needs.

Gratitude Banquet Evening Program

Doors open at 5:30 pm –

Mingle with hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm

Dinner served at 6:30 pm

Opening Remarks: Danielle Hornberger, Cecil County Executive

Recognition of the Cecil County Health Department

There will be 3 Awards in 2020:

Advocacy Hero Award: Linda Williams (Addiction Connections Resource)

Harm Reduction Hero Award: Reuven Verschleisser

Voices of Hope VIP Award: To Be Announced at Event

Intermission for Silent Auction Review

Speaker: Brandon Novak

Brandon Novak will share his personal story of recovery and message of hope. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brandon is a skateboarder from the renowned Powell-Peralta team, an MTV celebrity, an alumnus of the Jackass motion picture series, a star of the legendary CKY skateboard video series, and author of his best-selling addiction memoir Dreamseller.

Gratitude Banquet Sponsors 2021

We could not help others without the support of individuals, organizations and government agencies. Thank you!!!

Diamond Level: Cecil County Health Department

Platinum Level: Harford County Health Department, Serenity Health, SUN Behavioral Health

Gold Level: Addiction Connections Resource, Brantwood Family Services, Office of Drug Control Policy of Harford County, Newark Toyota World, Recovery Centers of America, Oxford House, Inc.

Silver Level: American Addiction Centers, Ashley Addiction Treatment, Walden Health Care Center

Bronze Level: Bodhi Counseling, Inner County Outreach, Maryland Coalition of Families, Maryland Recovery, The Paris Foundation