Congrats to the Phoenix House class of 2009! On Thursday, November 5, we celebrated the achievements of close to 100 men and women who have completed our New York programs in the past year. Phoenix House staff, alumni, and friends gathered at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan for our most festive event yet.
The Recovery Celebration began with a recognition ceremony, during which two celebrants, Tracy and Lisa, shared their stories and described the way Phoenix House helped them reclaim their lives. This year, we also welcomed a special guest speaker, world-renowned DJ Grandmaster Flash, founder of the rap group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Flash discussed his own struggle with addiction and the dreams he was able to achieve in recovery.
Phoenix House New York regional director Clyde Rush, president and CEO Howard Meitiner, and founder Mitch Rosenthal, MD, also saluted the group.
After celebrants were called to the stage to receive their certificates, the festivities continued with dinner and dancing.
5:44 pm
A fiend of mine just entered Phoenix House in Brentwood, Long Island and I began reading about you. I think you have a wonderful and uplifting program going on. I salute you and wish you and your patients very much success in your effort in helping in their ability in staying straight. God Bless and Have a wonderful and joyous holiday season! Pamela Thompson
3:43 am
i was at phoenix house when i was 19 yrs old .i still stugled with addiction when i got out , but let me tell you , i will always remember the staff and my friends there .It was definitly a life changing experience and will continue to remember and appreciate all that has come out of it . I am no longer addicted and wish the best to everyone who has and or will enter the program.Take it for what it is worth , i know in m heart that those strangers became my family , and we learned to help one another and confided with each other.God bless ….best wishes ,
Evan Lawrence
11:35 pm
I always thank God for Phoenix House! 21 years ago, Phoenix House changed my life….Bless you all!
And for those who are just beginning on their journey to recovery, be encouraged…it works, if you work it!
9:44 pm
Thank you for giving me my life, family my future of promise and hope back. 23 months clean and sober I am still going strong. Thanks again Phoenix House family. Stay in the boat.
6:53 am
PHOENIX HOUSE L.I.C. QUEENS IS WHRER I GREW UP AND BECAME A MAN THANK YOU PHOENIX HOUSE FOR SAVING MY LIFE!!! 22YRS. AGO STILL CLEAN & SOBER