Johanna Dolan

For me, this event represents the fulfillment of a dream years in the making.

Since 2019, through my work in recovery support services and recovery housing, I have carried a vision of creating recovery residences where LGBTQ+ people can find not only recovery, but also safety, belonging, and community. That vision became even more personal following the loss of my friend Lauren, whose life continues to inspire my commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to affirming recovery support.

That is why I am incredibly excited to support the Rainbow Garden Party on June 26th from 5:30–9:30 PM.

This special evening will raise funds to help establish Delaware’s first certified LGBTQ+ Recovery Residence. In this place, LGBTQ+ people in recovery can live, heal, and thrive in an environment that affirms who they are.

The evening will feature:

🌿 A beautiful garden gathering
🎨 Showcases from local LGBTQ+ artists
🍽️ Delicious appetizers provided by community partners
✨ Live performances by Scarlet Masters and Maddelynn Hatter
🤝 Opportunities to connect with advocates, supporters, and community leaders

I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to Andrew Thurn and the incredible team at First State Alliance of Recovery Residences (FSARR) for their leadership, vision, and commitment to making this project a reality. I am deeply honored to have contributed to the development of the LGBTQ+ Recovery Residence Toolkit, which helped lay the foundation for this work. Watching this vision move from concept to implementation has been both humbling and inspiring. I am so proud of you. You all are incredible, and I am so excited to see what comes next!

Recovery is strongest when everyone has a place to belong.

Every ticket purchased and every donation made help bring this important vision closer to reality and create recovery housing that is welcoming, affirming, and accessible for all.

🎟 Attend, donate, or learn more:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gapar202/event/gardenparty2026/

Together, we can help cultivate a future where everyone has a place to call home in recovery.

Garden Party 2026 Join us for our Rainbow Garden Party on June 26th from 5:30–9:30 PM, an inspiring and impactful evening dedicated to expanding inclusive recovery support in our community.

CCAR Coachervision is next week! We have a few slots left!

Specialized Behavioral Health Training and Professional Development Behavioral Health Training for Counselors, Peers, Recovery Coaches, and YOU! Specializing in Addiction Recovery, LGBTQ Inclusion, and Emotional Fitness.

If you have not seen the latest, here it is.

Please call 202.224.3121 and ask Congress to reinstate these crucial funds. It's up to us to make some noise about how important these funds are to our community!

Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

We are selling out quickly! Make time to sign up today!

Want to be a vendor at Frederick Pride 2026?
VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

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Frederick Pride 2026 will be held on June 26th and June27th. The second annual Frederick Pride Parade will be on Friday, June26th with the Frederick Pride Festival at the Carroll Creek Linear Park on Saturday, June 27th!

Vendors have a unique opportunity to get directly involved with the LGBTQIA+ community of Frederick County and beyond at one of the largest pride celebrations in Maryland. Last year, we estimated over 50,000 attendees joined us on the creek!

Special discounts for vendors who sign up for both events!
Questions? Email us at [email protected]!

We can't wait to see you in June!

Getting ready to walk in the annual Kris Kringle Parade!

🚨 Next Monday! 🚨

Join us for the last Peer Parlay Workshop Series of the year with Dolan & Opioid Response Network !

🎯 Topic: The Importance of Storytelling
🗓 December 15 | 12-1:30 PM EST

🔗 Save your spot now: https://danyainstitute-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8FiJhFEcRSanvwunFTDx9w