Gianna's House Inc.

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 Summer is here and Gianna's Houses are busting at the seams with young and old in sobriety.  Happy Joyous and free!  The hot summers sun and heat is bringing a safe funfilled lifestyle to many, which is so different from what we used to know...

 The birth of Gianna's house began with one such life changing event.  Gianna's House is named after and commemorated to Gianna-Rae Taylor Coughlin.  She was born to John Coughlin and Kasondra Taylor on December 12, 2005.  She lived a joyous and love-filled four months.  On April 16, 2006, she went home to God.   She passed on from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.  The void of her love and innocence served as a catalyst for John and Kasondra, who were both struggling with addiction, to reach out for help. Gianna was able to give two young adults a glimpse of joy life can bring. Today, almost four years later, her spirit continues to touch all of those who are and have been affiliated with Gianna's House, Inc.  "An angel sent by God with a mission." It is our hope that the mission of recovery continues to be met...one day at a time.      

You can be part of that mission!!  On Friday August 27 2010 will be hosting it's first "Gianna's Comedy night and raffle fundraiser.  The event will start at 6pm at the Brookside Country Club.  Tickets will be sold for 100.00 a ticket and the donations--all proceeds will go directly to aiding addicts and alcoholics who are on the road to recovery.  The night will be funfilled with a apperance from Frank Santos Jr.  "The R Rated Hypnotist" and a dinner buffet followed with a raffle.  Please call the Wareham office at 508-273-7076 for more information if you are interested in participating in this charitable event!

**Gianna's House, Inc. is always looking for an opportunity for a community service project. We would like to give back to our community. The residents of Gianna's House are full of talented, hands on people. Please contact us with any ideas you may have.

We currently are providing Sober Living Communities in Wareham and New Bedford and Sandwich. Here, residents re-learn personal responsibilities, (chores, employment, shopping, cooking for themselves, etc.) as well as working on bettering their lives by incorporating the lessons of AA/NA into a daily regiment.

Gianna's House, Inc. has teamed up with a local builder and have put together plans for a sober independent living apartment complex.  The program will consist of 2 bedroom apartments, which will be available first to Gianna's House residents. At this point, the resident will have proven that they have a strong foundation and work a program of recovery.  The resident will be self supporting and be able to live accordingly, though still residing in the safety of a sober community. Residents will have some general requirements to be fulfilled weekly, keeping the resident vigilant with their recovery process.  

Alumni

AT Gianna's House we encourage constant contact after leaving our community.  We have asked for feedback from Alumni and Senior residents on their experience here at Gianna's House...

Being a resident of Gianna's House has given me...........

"My life back and a sense of accomplishment. I thank this program for saving my life."

" The opportunity to change my life and stay out of jail."

" A feeling of being part of something."

"Faith."

"A better outlook on my future and to help me realize I CAN live withyout alcohol and drugs."

" Structure in my life and the patience to adapt."

" A sense of acceptance for others made me face some of my past waysof selfishness and ego. I have learned I am not always right, and it's OK to express my feelings."

"The tools I need to stay sober."

Instant Labor Pool

We have people looking for work to help with their expenses. Carpenters, Electricians, Day Laborers, Cooks, Baby Sitters, Dish Washers, Landscapers, Painters or any other Job-Large and Small.  We have each resident work on a resume when they first enter the house, so we can better place them when work comes available.  (Work Located Outside the Wareham Area, Transportation may be needed.) Please call the office @ 508-273-7076 to coordinate.

Satisfaction Guaranteed at Prices you will be Happy With! (You will be helping a person trying to improve their life!)

Donations

Gianna's House would like to thank the women of Eastern Bank for their continued support of the men and women at the houses.  The clothing and blankets and linens are and will continue to be greatly appreciated.  Again Thank you for your support.  

Gianna's House would like to thank Universal Am-Can Ltd for their donations of a xerox machine and fax machine.  Thank you for your support.

Wareham Fire department comes to Gianna's House every couple of months to educate the residents regarding fire safety. WFD does a hands on demonstration with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and explains the importance of having them up to code.  Gianna's House also carries out monthly fire drills at each location so all residents know what to do in case of an emergency. Thank you WFD!   

Other items needed are:

With the fall here and the winter months quickly moving in on us, the residents of the houses are in need of: winter coats, sweatshirts, boots, long pants, warm clothing in general. 

             Blankets, comforters, down comforters... Warm, warm, warm! 

             Twin linen sets (fitted sheets, flat sheet, and pillow cases)

             Twin Box spring/Mattress Set in Good, Clean Condition

             Metal Frames for twins

Upcoming Events

FUNDRAISER

AUGUST 27, 2010

BROOKSIDE COUNTRY CLUB

"THE R RATED HYPNOTIST"

FRANK SANTOS JR
DINNER BUFFET

RAFFLE

A WONDERFUL ASSORTMENT OF RAFFLE ITEMS 

Tickets are being sold please contact Tiffany @ 508-273-7076

We will deliver them to your door...  :-)

Thank you from all the residents and staff of Gianna's House!