FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08-05-24

Gary De Carolis, Executive Director
Recovery Partners of Vermont
802.310.5255
gary@vtrecoverynetwork.org

2 nd Annual Recovery Stars Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction – Awardees Announced

Burlington, VT –
Recovery Partners of Vermont is pleased to announce the two awardees to be honored at
the 2 nd Annual Recovery Stars Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction, being held at the
Killington Grand Hotel, Killington, VT on the evening of October 22, 2024. The emcee
for this evening will be TJ Donovan, former Vermont Attorney General.
The Mark Helijas Recovery Pioneer Award will be presented to Lila Bennett, Executive
Director of Journey to Recovery Community Center, Newport, VT for her innovative
work in starting a Social Detox Bed. This program provides a safe place for guests
awaiting residential treatment and has proven to be very successful, saving many lives
from potential overdose deaths.
The 2024 Recovery Stars Award will honor the Tatro Family for their incredible
response to the tragic overdose death of their daughter/sister by starting Jenna’s
Promise. This comprehensive residential recovery program in Johnson, VT incorporates
residential living, peer-led programs, clinical practices, and the benefits of meaningful
work.
Tickets for this event can be purchased starting August 1, 2024 at
givebutter.com/rpv2024conferencedinner for $100.00 for guests or $50 for staff, board
and community partners of member agencies.
The Recovery Partners of Vermont is a dedicated non-profit organization supporting
its 14 member recovery organizations in providing world-class services and supports
to all those in recovery from an alcohol or substance use disorder. To learn more,
please visit the website at: vtrecoverynetwork.org.