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Phoenix House IMPACT program Hosted a Night at the Movies
Phoenix House hosted a pre-screening of Woody Allen’s newest movie, “Whatever Works,” to raise money for the Phoenix Houses’ Youth Service program. Funds were raised to help enhance the services that NYC teens and their families already receive through the programs including sober recreational activities such as trips to dinner, the movies, adventure activities and museums, and advanced vocational and educational services and transportation to get back and forth to treatment. Click here to see photos from the event. |
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Phoenix House hosted the 1st Annual Freedom Classic at Liberty National Golf Course
On May 4th, 2009, Phoenix House hosted it's first ever golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Course, the future home of the PGA Barclay’s golf tournament. After a round of golf surrounded by the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty, a dinner and silent auction were held at the clubhouse. All proceeds from the event will benefit Phoenix House’s drug and alcohol prevention and treatment programs. Click here to see photos on our Facebook page. |
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2009 Phoenix Rising Award Dinner
On Monday, March 30th, Phoenix House honored Lisa Ellis of Fireman Capital Partners/Carnival House Recordings at the Phoenix Rising Award Dinner in New York City. Over 300 people attended the event which featured a stellar performance by Grammy winners, Wyclef Jean and Miri Ben-Ari, the Hip-Hop violinist. Along with the exciting performances, two Phoenix House clients shared their story of recovery and how they worked to overcome their addiction while at Phoenix House. Click here for more event details and photos.
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Cadillac Records Premiere Tickets to Benefit Phoenix House
LiveAuctioneers.com auctioned off tickets to the NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES movie premiere and after-party for Cadillac Records. Proceeds from this auction benefitted Phoenix House. Click here to learn more about the film. |
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Phoenix House launched the book Words That Free Us: Voices of Recovery
at Theory Gansevoort in New York on October 29. The event brought out fashion’s most notable figures along with new and upcoming faces in the industry. More than 600 guests celebrated the new publication which features a collection of writings from clients, alumni and staff. Read more. |
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The Annual Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game Celebrates 60 Years.
The 60th Annual Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game took place on Saturday August 16, 2008 at Herrick Park in East Hampton. The charity softball game was played to benefit Phoenix House, East End Hospice and East Hampton Day Care. The game featured players such as MTV's Kim Stoltz, entrepreneur B. Smith, actor Leif Hope and many more. Click here to go to the Artists and Writers Charity Softball game web site. Read more. |
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Phoenix House IMPACT program hosts a night at the movies
Phoenix House IMPACT Youth program hosted a night at the movies showing feature film, Young @ Heart with a panel discussion featuring Phoenix House Clinical Director, Dr. David Deitch, IMPACT students Joseph Greene and Angelica Anderson and Steve Martin, an actor in the film. Read more. |
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Phoenix House’s 40th Anniversary Gala Raises Over $2 Million
Phoenix House’s 40th Anniversary Gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City on May 7, 2008 celebrated the rich history of the organization and paid tribute to its Founder, Mitchell S. Rosenthal, M.D who has profoundly touched and helped rebuild the lives of countless former addicts. The event also honored The Honorable Peter G. Peterson, Senior Chairman and Co-Founder, The Blackstone Group, for his support and commitment to Phoenix House programs and people. Over $2 million was raised for Phoenix House programs around the country.
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| Phoenix House Fundraiser to Benefit IMPACT
On Thursday, May 1st, the Phoenix House Young Leader’s Committee hosted a fundraiser to benefit IMPACT, Phoenix House’s after-school program for at-risk New York City teens – and their families – who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. The event was held from 7-10pm at D’Or, a newly opened NYC hot-spot in the Dream Hotel, conveniently located in midtown Manhattan at 204 West 55 th Street.
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| Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House Celebrates Partnership to Help Recovering Teens
Phoenix House joined New York Yankee Shortstop and Turn 2 Foundation President Derek Jeter in a dedication and renaming ceremony for “The Derek Jeter Center at Phoenix House.” Jeter also presented a generous $500,000 donation from the Turn 2 Foundation that will enhance existing programs, provide clients with expanded services, and strengthen the effort to help young people working to overcome addiction. Read more and see photos.
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| Phoenix House Honored with Congressional Resolution
Members of congress, government officials, and Phoenix House representatives gathered in our nation’s capital to celebrate Phoenix House’s 40 years of helping men, women and teens to overcome addiction. Representative Carolyn Maloney (NY) , who introduced a congressional resolution saluting the 40th anniversary of Phoenix House, was joined by Representatives Tim Bishop (NY), Barney Frank (MA), Michael McCaul (TX), Grace Napolitano (CA), Richard Neal (MA), Charlie Rangel (NY), Pete Sessions (TX), Brad Sherman (CA), and John P. Walters, the Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), as well as congressional staff and substance abuse treatment representatives. Read more
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| 40th Anniversary Celebration Brings Together Community Partners
Phoenix House held a 40th anniversary event outside its Venice Beach facility on June 29 where public officials, board members, and more than 200 guests celebrated the thousands of men, women and teenagers who have changed their lives through Phoenix House programs. Read more
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| 25th Graduation at the Phoenix Academy of New York
In an emotional ceremony, 31 students who had not previously been expected to graduate received their high school diplomas at the Phoenix Academy of New York in Westchester on June 26. Read more
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Turn 2 Foundation Golf Tournament Support for Phoenix House
Derek Jeter hosted his fourth annual celebrity golf tournament in Tampa, Florida in January. Attended by more than 125 golfers, the event benefited Turn 2 Foundation programs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, including Phoenix House’s adolescent programs. |
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| Public Service Award Dinner Honors Viacom’s Philippe Dauman
Phoenix House honored Viacom for its commitment to causes that benefit youth by presenting the 2007 Public Service Award to Philippe Dauman, president and CEO, on Tuesday, June 5 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Among the guests gathered at the gala were Sumner Redstone, CBS’s Les Moonves, MTV’s Judy McGrath, ABC’s Lynn Sherr, BET’s Deborah Lee, Showtime’s Matt Blank, and Foreign Affairs editor James Hoge. Read more
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| Theater Night Supports IMPACT
More than 300 friend of Phoenix House enjoyed an exclusive night at the hot new hip-hop musical In the Heights. The lively musical performance was followed by a special discussion with the cast after the show. Proceeds from the evening provided support for the Phoenix House IMPACT program which offers counseling and drug treatment for at-risk teens and their families throughout New York City.
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Phoenix House Fashion Award Dinner
Phoenix House honored Rose Marie Bravo of Burberry and Stefani Greenfield of Scoop NYC at the 2007 Fashion Award Dinner. Proceeds from the dinner will go to support Phoenix House’s treatment programs for adolescents in nine states. Click here for pictures from the Fashion Awards Dinner. If you’d like to make an additional donation to Phoenix House please click here. Read more |
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HBO and Phoenix House Hosts “Addiction” Screenings in Texas and New York
Special screenings of HBO’s groundbreaking multi-platform series “Addiction” were held for friends of Phoenix House in New York and Texas in March. A sneak peek of “The Adolescent Addict” was showcased to supporters in Dallas, a screening was held for Texas public policy officials, foundation representatives, and treatment professionals in Austin and board members, alumni and other special guests attended screenings in New York City. Read more about Phoenix House and HBO’s “Addiction.” |
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2006 New York Graduation
State Senator Jose M. Serrano lauded Phoenix House graduates as "heroes" during his commencement address to 130 Phoenix House New York teens and adults who were celebrated for having completed long term substance abuse treatment. The graduation ceremony, held on November 9 at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Manhattan, marked the successful completion of treatment and a year of aftercare by the participants. |
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Sopranos Help Phoenix House Honor HBO’s Chris Albrecht
Sopranos creator David Chase, co-stars James Gandolfini and Edie Falco and executive producer Ilene Landress were among the notables at the Waldorf-Astoria on June 13 as Phoenix House honored HBO Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht (pictured here on the right) with its annual Public Service Award. Click here for pictures from the Public Service Awards Dinner.
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2005 New York Graduation – See the Video!
On October 17, 2005 Phoenix House celebrated the accomplishment of some 200 adults and teens who completed long term substance abuse treatment programs in New York City. The graduation ceremony was held at Riverside Church in Manhattan, with Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. (pictured) as the commencement speaker. See video.
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Honoring Jeff Zucker
See video highlights of the Phoenix Rising Award dinner honoring Jeff Zucker, President of NBC Universal Television Group (pictured). Matt Lauer, co-anchor of the “Today” show served as Master of Ceremonies and late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien presented the award to Mr. Zucker. See Video. |
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Commencement ceremony for Phoenix Academy
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (pictured here with a Phoenix Academy graduate and Winnie Wechsler, director of Phoenix House in California) attended a commencement ceremony for teens graduating from the Phoenix Academy of Los Angeles. Some 250 friends and family joined in the celebrations held on August 6, 2005. When one hears the stories of what the Phoenix Academy students have overcome, "you can’t help but feel you’re with greatness,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. "The fortitude, strength, tenacity and determination to make it has to be so great." |
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The Second Annual Derek Jeter Celebrity Golf Classic The 2005 event was an even a bigger success than last year! Since its inception, the golf classic has raised more than $400,000 to benefit youth programs in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, including Phoenix House. For more on the event, please visit the Turn 2 Foundation website at: www.turn2foundation.org. |
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Honoring Kenneth I. Chenault
Phoenix House presented the 2005 Public Service Award to Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and CEO, American Express Company. |
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A Salute to Schwarzman
Prominent business and community leaders turned out in force to pay homage to business leader and philanthropist Stephen A. Schwarzman, president and CEO of the Blackstone Group, for his outstanding public service. Read more |
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