Events at Phoenix House

Phoenix House Fundraiser to Benefit IMPACT
On Thursday, May 1 st, the Phoenix House Young Leader’s Committee will host 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 will be 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.

For a suggested minimum donation of $40, you will be treated to an incredible DJ and fabulous goodie bags. We’ll also raffle off some terrific items during the course of the evening. More importantly, your support means that IMPACT never has to turn away a family in crisis, even if they are unable to pay for services.

We hope to see you there! Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more information about this event, or the IMPACT Program, please email impact@phoenixhouse.org.

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.

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 40^th 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

40^th 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

25^th 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

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.