River to Recovery, a peer substance abuse recovery facility in Fall River, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 grant from the Senator Rodrigues Community Empowerment Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation.

 

Kevin Doyle, Executive Director of River to Recovery, stated, "We are delighted to receive this funding from Senator Rodrigues. He has supported the organization for many years. We appreciate his recognition of the importance of our mission to provide recovery services to the underserved population living in the Flint section of Fall River."

 

Senator Rodrigues commented that he is "happy to be able to support River to Recovery in providing critically necessary services in our community. Substance abuse rips apart many families. River to Recovery's programs make a difference reuniting families and supporting individuals who are trying to recover."

 

Melanie Edwards-Tavares, President and CEO of the SouthCoast Community Foundation said, "The SouthCoast Community Foundation is proud to partner with Senator Rodrigues to support River to Recovery's critical work in the region. We are grateful for their compassionate and tireless efforts to provide recovery services to Fall River families and individuals." The Community Foundation administers nearly 200 funds to benefit local communities with a focus on supporting the Gateway Cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Attleboro and Brockton.

 

The grant will be used, in part, to provide technological solutions for the organization. Also the funds will provide hands-on substance abuse services to River to Recovery clinets.