The Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center has a new slate of officers to “support and promote the interests of Nexus Recovery Center Inc.” Lauren Gillette will serve as president with Development VP Laura Jeffers, Membership VP Robin Bagwell, Recording Secretary Daria Charland, Treasurer Barbara Renfro, Marketing/PR Sharon Adams, Historian/Parliamentarian Caryl Madison, Children’s Parties Co-Chair Michelle Crum and Alyssa Franta, Online Volunteer Coordinators Cathleen Griffin and Leslie Kramer, Staff Appreciation Spring Event Chair Victoria Avery and Community Corporation/Education Liaisons Bernadette Rodriquez and Calie Carmichael.
According to Lauren, “We are delighted to announce our new 2021-2022 board and look forward to new events and increasing membership. We gather clothing and essential items for Nexus clients and their children, coordinate and plan small gatherings and special events on-site with the clients and their children, including a Halloween Party, Holiday Party and Spring Party (COVID-19 protocols all in place), participate in educational activities, support the staff Zen Den and much more. We hope our friends and neighbors will join us now! This is going to be an exciting year!”
During the 2021-2022 term, the Auxiliary’s activities will include “Building Up Nexus Clients and Families” (weekly meetings for residential clients on the Nexus campus; birthdays and holiday parties for the kids in Nexus’ Child Development Center; and support the Nexus Clothes Closet by supplying essential clothing items and necessities for women and children, so they can focus on their recovery with dignity), “Ongoing Opportunities to Support Nexus Staff” (provide healthy snacks and treats for the hardworking staff at Nexus, who are the backbone of the Nexus recovery community) and “Advocating in the Community” (monthly staff Zen den sponsorship, annual membership coffee community events and fundraisers, like the Mother’s Day Pop-Up Flower Shop).
Established in 1996, the Auxiliary has supported the following Nexus programs:
- Aftercare program to maintain supportive ties with Nexus graduates
- Client Care Fund to allow for extended treatment stays
- Vans for client transportation
- Agency Medical Director, psychiatric fellow, and detox nurse
- New teen dormitory
- Smoking cessation program
- Research building
- Hallway and reception renovation
If you would like to join the Auxiliary, memberships start at $50 here.
* Photo provided by The Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center