Rotary Club of Bristol, Rhode Island

11/05/2026

We are so happy to support a very important initiative and organization. Thank you to everyone who donated!

We are incredibly grateful to the Bristol Rotary's Charities Foundation for its generosity and support of East Bay Recovery Center!

Thanks to the Bristol Rotary's matching gift challenge, and the generosity of everyone who contributed, $20,000 was raised in support of our mission and the people we serve. This incredible gift helps us continue providing vital resources and support to individuals as they navigate their recovery journeys.

From all of us at East Bay Recovery Center, thank you to Bristol Rotary and everyone who donated! 💙

10/27/2026

SAVE THE FAMILY TREE
Please consider another reason to help:
Entire families can be saved through recovery, not just the individual. It’s like a genetic disease that passes from parent to child when the child gets older. The child saw how the frustration and stress was being treated by the affected parent - turning to a “substance.” Even though the child lived through the damage it caused in their lives and to their families, often the child, when grown, facing frustrations, falls into the same trap. While those in the family that didn’t fall into the trap have been equally damaged. If the abuse could have been cured in the parent’s lifetime, it could have broken the chain of destruction and pain that was passed on to the next generation and maybe beyond.
This kind of recovery is what The East Bay Recovery Center (EBRC) does, not with drugs or vaccines but directly with the mind, the mind of those who have recovered, who have stories to tell, who can graphically show what the outcomes are of the choices the affected person makes. They are called Peer Recovery Specialists. They can break the chain.
Give the family tree a chance to bloom through every generation – That’s the hope the EBRC provides.
We have a week left in this fundraiser, please help!
https://bristolrotaryclub.com/page/bristolmatch

Thank you,
Jacques de Labry
Bristol Rotary’s Charities Foundation

10/23/2026

Almost everyone has experienced having a family member, friend, friend’s family, or fellow worker suffer and be trapped by a mental disorder or substance use. To watch or be a part of what they are going through can be anything from disturbing to heart-wrenching. What the East Bay Recovery Center does is provide the hope and the methods to give them a chance to recover and get their lives back - before it’s too late.

The success rate of the Recovery Center has been impressive. Having Peer Recovery Specialists provide their peer exposure - having been there and having succeeded in recovering their lives - has been a critical tool in the Recovery Center’s process. Since January 1, 2026, East Bay Recovery Center has had 3,317 encounters with people who have come to them for recovery support. This number doesn’t include visits by participants in self-help groups that utilize the center after hours for meetings and activities.

Please help East Bay Recovery Center continue to help our community by giving them the resources to fight this epidemic, which is devastating and for which there is no vaccine - only hope!

Please donate to the East Bay Recovery Center. See below for further instructions.
https://bristolrotaryclub.com/page/bristolmatch

Jacques de Labry
President, Bristol Rotary’s Charities Foundation

10/19/2026

💙 When one person finds hope in recovery, that hope reaches their family, friends, and our entire community.
East Bay Recovery Center in Warren offers peer coaching, recovery programs, and a caring community to support people moving forward.
Now, you can help us double the hope.
Through October 31, 2026, Bristol Rotary’s Charities Foundation will match donations dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000 in matching funds.
💛 Give $25, and it becomes $50.
💛 Give $50, and it becomes $100.
💛 Give $100, and it becomes $200.
Every gift helps support recovery right here in our community.
👉 Donate today: https://bristolrotaryclub.com/page/bristolmatch
Please share this post to help spread the hope. Together, we can help our neighbors take their next step. 🌿

10/15/2026

Bristol Rotary welcomes Brian Jodoin

A fifth-generation, lifelong Bristolian, Brian brings a deep connection to the community, a wide sphere of influence, and more than 30 years of experience building relationships and serving others. As a real estate professional with Residential Properties Ltd., he combines that experience with his knowledge of Bristol and the surrounding communities to help clients navigate important decisions with confidence. Prior to real estate, Brian held leadership roles in hospitality management, where he developed a strong background in operations, sales, and customer service. Brian is passionate about connecting with people and being an active member of the community, and he looks forward to bringing his local perspective and enthusiasm for service to Bristol Rotary. Brian's sponsor is Cynthia Larson.

10/07/2026

💙 When one person finds hope in recovery, that hope reaches their family, friends, and our entire community.

East Bay Recovery Center in Warren offers peer coaching, recovery programs, and a caring community to support people moving forward.

Now, you can help us double the hope.

Through October 31, 2026, Bristol Rotary’s Charities Foundation will match donations dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000 in matching funds.

💛 Give $25, and it becomes $50.
💛 Give $50, and it becomes $100.
💛 Give $100, and it becomes $200.

Every gift helps support recovery right here in our community.

👉 Donate today: https://bristolrotaryclub.com/page/bristolmatch

Please share this post to help spread the hope. Together, we can help our neighbors take their next step. 🌿

10/06/2026

On Saturday, October 3, Rally4Recovery brought people together at Burr’s Hill Park in Warren to celebrate recovery, share stories, and remind us all: treatment works, and recovery is possible.

💙 A day of community, connection, and hope!

Bristol Rotary was proud to help fund this year’s rally and support the East Bay Recovery Center’s work helping people find encouragement, peer support, and a path forward.

“This year's East Bay Rally4Recovery was filled with community and hope!" George O’Toole Director of the East Bay Recovery Center happily stated! (pictured in red, with rally speakers.) Photo credit - AOK Photography Eric Johnson.

Recovery Center offers hope. Bristol Rotary offers to double that hope.💛

Through October 31, 2026, Bristol Rotary’s Charities Foundation will match donations to the Center dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000 in matching funds. Your $50 gift becomes $100 to support people in recovery—and the hope that reaches their families, friends, and community.

👉 Donate today: https://bristolrotaryclub.com/page/bristolmatch

Thank you to everyone who helped make the rally possible. Please share this post and help us double the hope!

09/20/2026

Bristol Rotary is proud to announce the Bristol Rotary Match, a new community giving initiative that doubles the impact of every donation given to a highlighted charity up to $10,000.00. We are proud to partner with the East Bay Recovery Center.

Click here for more information. https://bristolrotaryclub.com/page/bristolmatch

09/11/2026

Shark Tank was the theme at last night’s gathering for The Bristol Rotary Club. “Which non profit should we serve next?” was the question. There were some great pitches!!

07/28/2026

Bristol Rotary Fundraiser in 2025 - Dinner for 2 - Anywhere in the World

The Return of the Winners

Last fall, for the second year in a row, we ran the “Dinner for 2 - Anywhere in the World” fundraiser. For the price of $25 a ticket, at a drawing in November, the winner could win a trip for 2 sponsored and funded by Bristol Rotary for the cost of $10,000. The proceeds of the fundraiser went to two local charities: $10,000 went to the Women’s Resource Center, and $10,000 to the School-Based Family Services of HEZ.

The winners of the drawing and the trip were Susan and James Thompson of North Dartmouth. They just returned this week and reported to Wendy Silva from Atlanivacations, who organized the trip: “ They told me that their trip to Ireland truly exceeded their expectations and that we did an amazing job putting everything together for them. They couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the country was, how welcoming everyone was, and how seamless the entire experience was.”

And now, in the Thompson’s words:
“We started our European trip by spending three fabulous nights in Galway. We stayed at The House Hotel which was centrally located to the festivities of the Latin Quarter and Eyre Square where we enjoyed Irish pubs with a good Guiness, of course, as well as the Irish culture. The citizens of Ireland were so welcoming and great fun. We then went on to Limerick, Ireland, to the spectacular Adare Manor castle. Our room overlooked the absolutely beautiful grounds and golf course where the 2027 Ryder Cup will be held. We experienced eighteen rounds of golf with our own individual caddy-a round of golf we will never forget! Our trip ended with our Michelin dinner for two at the Oak Room Restaurant at Adare Manor which included five-star dining at its finest. We were so fortunate to experience Ireland and had a fantastic trip!”

I think the Club should do another Dinner for 2 soon since it seems to produce 3 winners every time: two charities benefit and a couple gets to go to a fabulous location. We especially thank Wendy Silva from Atlantivacations for organizing these terrific vacations.

Below - The Thompsons playing golf at the Adare Castle.