From left, Board Members Stephanie Sewade, Charlie Manzi, CEO Carina Pappalardo, and Board Member Joseph Solomon at the fundraiser. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
From left, Lori Ferreira of Guild Mortage checks her bingo card as Psychological Center CEO Carina Pappalardo lends a hand to Lori McGuerty, of the Cook & Co. Real Estate Team. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
A pizza bar and dessert bar were available for guests during the event held at Salvatores in Lawrence. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
Lisa Ann Sapia and Lisa Rafferty Balboni check out gift baskets available as raffle prizes before selecting where to leave their raffle tickets. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
Eric Costello and Michelle Rutina, office manager at LukeJackson HR and Benefit Solutions, pour over their bingo cards. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
Andrea McCann, Board Member Charlie Manzi, Program Director Donna Kivlin, and Diane Manzi Gagne take in some sun on the deck along the Merrimack River. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
CEO Carina Pappalardo, at rear, with the Cook & Co. Real Estate Team. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
CEO Carina Pappalardo, at rear, with Enterprise Bank managers Cheryl Parent, Christine St. Onge, and Jessica Phillips. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.) 
Selcuk Amasya, Director of Finance, Carina Pappalardo, CEO, Virginia Gomez, Chief of Staff, Liz Bakinowski, Director of Development, and Donna Kivlin, Program Director were on hand to meet and greet the generous supporters who attended the event. (Photo Courtesy The Psychological Center, Inc.)
LAWRENCE — Chief Executive Officer Carina Pappalardo and the staff and guests of The Psychological Center would like to thank those who supported an in-person fundraiser for the non-profit’s substance use and homelessness programs.
The Psychological Center held the event on Wednesday, Sept. 14 — its first in-person fundraiser since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic more than two years ago.
The event, featuring This Ain’t Your Momma’s Music Bingo, raised $10,000 and also helped raise awareness of around the clock treatment and services happening at Daybreak Shelter, Pegasus House, and Women’s View, according to Liz Bakinowski, Director of Development.
“It was wonderful to be able to get back out and see friends and supporters in person, especially at Salvatore’s, a beautiful location on the Merrimack River that reminds us how far Lawrence has come,” said CEO Pappalardo. “Our work to ensure everyone in Lawrence shares in the city’s success continues, though, and the support from those who attended will help us continue to change lives, save lives, and help those who are struggling.”
Special thanks go to Dancing Queen level sponsors: Eagle Investigation Services (EIS) Inc., Enterprise Bank, Just Build It, Comfort Home Care, and Cook & Company Real Estate.
Additional thanks go to Hit the Floor Level Sponsors: LukeJackson Corp., CommSat, and the Breakfast Exchange Club of Greater Haverhill.
About The Psychological Center, Inc.
The Psychological Center, Inc., which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, provides programming to those with substance abuse disorders, mental health struggles, and the homeless.
The Psychological Center cares for individuals through three programs dedicated to addiction and recovery services: Pegasus House, Women’s View, and the Daybreak Shelter. The programs focus on improving mental health and recovery from substance abuse disorders, which help individuals gain the skills necessary to reintegrate back into the community and live better lives.
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