2026 Annual Civil Rights Gala
The Family Recovery Program was honored to attend the 2026 Annual Civil Rights Gala, hosted by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Foundation. The gala was held on the last Saturday in September at Maryland Live!
We are proud to celebrate our CEO and founder, Dr. Jocelyn Gainers, and The Family Recovery Program for being nominated for the Glendora C. Hughes Award alongside:
• Sonia Kumar, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Maryland
• Charles E. Sydnor III, Maryland State Senator
• Samira Mohammad Hussein, Founder of Arab American Heritage Month
• Willie Pearl Mackey King, Civil Rights Activist and the award recipient
Willie Pearl Mackey King has dedicated her life to civil rights. She worked for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for 32 years, serving as an accounting officer and financial manager. From February 1962 through February 1966, she also served on the executive staff of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
We are honored to be recognized alongside such incredible individuals and to celebrate the lasting impact of their work in the fight for equality, justice, and civil rights.
Congratulations to Willie Pearl Mackey King on this well-deserved honor. Thank you to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Foundation for recognizing those who continue to make a difference in our communities!
Thank You to Our Community Day Vendors and Partners
We want to give a huge thank you to all of the vendors and community partners who came out to support our Community Day! Your time, resources, and support helped make the day a great one for our families and community.
We are so grateful for everyone who showed up, connected with our families, shared resources, and helped make the day special. We couldn’t do it without you!
Please join us in thanking our amazing Community Day vendors and partners:
- Baltimore City Health Department
- Clay Pots Baltimore
- Powell Recovery Center
- Community Partnership for Public Safety
- Maryland New Directions
- Giant Food
- Out for Justice, Inc.
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- RTF Network, Inc.
Thank you for being part of the FRP community and for helping us connect our families with valuable resources and support.
FRP Families Enjoy Ravens Game
Last Sunday, thanks to the generosity of Tickets for Kids, FRP families had the opportunity to attend the Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints game.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our families to enjoy a day out, make memories, and spend time together outside of their usual routines.
A special thank you to FRP Peer Recovery Specialist Robin McDaniel for chaperoning and helping make the day possible.
We are also grateful to Tickets for Kids for providing this opportunity and for continuing to create special experiences for the families we serve.
Thank you for supporting the families of The Family Recovery Program!
Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures: Thank You, Dr. Joseph Dyson
FRP extends its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Joseph Dyson, DDS, for helping parents restore their smiles, confidence, and hope through compassionate dental care.
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Join FRP’s Outpatient Treatment Program
FRP’s outpatient treatment groups provide a supportive environment for developing healthy coping strategies, strengthening family communication, and creating a personal recovery plan
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FRP Welcomes New Community Health Worker Erica Hamlett
FRP welcomes Erica Hamlett, our new Certified Community Health Worker and Advocate. Erica helps individuals and families connect with resources, manage medical appointments, find primary care, and work toward their goals.
Learn MoreFRP with Maryland Center on Problem Gambling
The Family Recovery Program is proud to partner with the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling to help raise awareness about problem gambling and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Throughout the coming year, we will share educational resources, prevention strategies, and support information to help people recognize the signs of gambling addiction and connect those in need with trusted treatment and recovery services. Together, we are committed to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting hope for those affected by problem gambling.
Family Recovery Program Receives Governor’s Citation and Baltimore Mayor Recognition
We are honored to share that following the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at the Sage Center, FRP received a Certificate of Recognition from Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and a Governor’s Citation from Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee.
These recognitions reflect the dedication of our staff, families, supporters, and community partners who have helped make the Sage Center a place of hope, healing, recovery, and family reunification for the past decade.
We are deeply grateful for this acknowledgment and look forward to continuing our mission of strengthening families and supporting recovery throughout our community.
