CFLR In Action

The Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. in collaboration with ACR Health, held The 1^stAnnual Light of Hope Ceremony (September 22, 2019). All proceeds from the Light of Hope event were given to the Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund. Conner’s life was tragically taken by a drunk driver in 2018. “Addiction is a disease and many of the deaths contributing to this disease can be prevented.  CFLR chose to contribute to Connor’s legacy in hopes young people receiving scholarships will work to prevent such tragic loss and provide hope” states Cassandra Sheets, CEO. On October 9^th, CFLR presented a check for $1,500.00 to Donald Lynskey, Race Director for Connor’s Way Scenic Memorial 5-Mile Run/Walk and Bridget Keesler, Co-Director of Connor’s Way.

The Center for Family Life and Recovery in collaboration with ACR Health held it’s 1st Annual Light of Hope to honor loved ones lost to Suicide and Addiction. To bring loved ones together to help in their process of grief and show love and support to our community.

Save the Date for next years August 31st at Hanna Park, Utica

On September 15, 2019 Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. held our 11th Annual Tim Foley Recovery Classic Golf Tournament at Woodgate Pines Golf Club in Boonville, NY. 

This event was named after Tim in recognition of his 25 years as a Board Member with Center for Family Life and Recovery and one of its predecessors, Mohawk Valley Council on Alcoholism/Addictions. Tim Foley, who is a practicing attorney, grew up in Utica and Old Forge. He has been in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction for more than 30 years. Tim considers it a responsibility to share his story with others whenever given the opportunity as he truly believes that when there is help there is hope.

This golf tournament is about Fun, Food, Prizes and Lots of Laughs.

Please Save the Date for next years tournament Sunday, September 13th 2020 !!!!