Georgia's Friends

07/27/2026

We are so grateful to our 2026 Sponsors who have already supported the sixth annual Walk A Mile in Their Shoes event ⭐️👟

Your sponsorship allows us to continue providing healing & hope to women in recovery for the next decade to come.

It’s not too late to join this group of generous supporters and become a sponsor today. To learn more, head to georgiasfriends.org or email Kristina Smith at [email protected] 🩵

07/14/2026

Join our team! ⭐️🩵

The Director of Programs provides strategic leadership, oversight, and continuous quality improvement for all recovery programming and recovery residence operations at Georgia’s Friends. This full-time position is in-person in Charlottesville.

🔗 Learn more and apply at https://shorturl.at/CgfQi.

07/01/2026

We’re so excited to announce the sixth annual Walk A Mile in Their Shoes event will be on Friday, November 6 at James Monroe’s Highland 🩵

This special event will bring awareness and critical funding to women in the Charlottesville-Albemarle community who are recovering from substance use disorders.

🔗 Head to our website to learn more and purchase tickets: https://www.georgiasfriends.org/walk-a-mile-2026.

Ready to sponsor or have questions? Email Kristina Smith, Executive Director, at [email protected] or call 434.284.7817.

06/29/2026

Thank you, VARR! 🩵

06/26/2026

Dine Out & Give Back! ✨🍽️

We’re excited and grateful to partner with Maya for Thursday Fundraising Nights in July in support of Georgia’s Friends, Inc.

Stop by for delicious local food and live music from 7-9PM, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to support women in early recovery on their journey to healing and independence.

We hope to see you there!

📅 Thursdays in July (July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30)
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Maya - 633 West Main St.

06/08/2026

Welcome to the Team, Katie! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Katie to the Georgia’s Friends team as our new Director of Advancement & Operations!

Katie will help strengthen the systems, relationships, and community partnerships that support our mission and the women we serve. She brings thoughtful leadership, strong organizational skills, and a heart for mission-driven work.

We are so grateful to have Katie join us during this exciting season of growth. Please help us give her a warm welcome! 🩵

06/05/2026

Exciting news for Georgia’s Friends!

This week, Georgia’s Friends officially increased our certification to Level III through the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences (VARR).👏🏽🎉

This milestone reflects our continued commitment to providing safe, structured, ethical, and recovery-centered housing for women in early recovery. We are deeply grateful for the guidance and support of Matthew O’Connor and VARR, and for the ongoing dedication of our program team in strengthening the quality and integrity of our services.🩵

Pictured here: Kristina Smith, Executive Director; Sabrina Hicks, Recovery Program Manager; and Matthew O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer with VARR.

We are proud of this next step and remain committed to creating a recovery environment rooted in dignity, accountability, community, and hope. 💫💕

06/04/2026

We are so honored and grateful to be featured in Women United in Philanthropy’s 2026 “Meet the Awardees” series! 🩵💫

Thank you, Women United, for investing in Georgia’s Friends and in the women we serve. This grant helps strengthen our mission to provide safe, supportive recovery housing and community for women in early recovery.

We are proud to stand alongside the other incredible organizations selected this year and grateful to be part of a community that believes in healing, hope, and second chances.

Swipe through the post, follow us, and check out our website to learn more about our work, and be sure to follow along as Women United highlights this year’s grant awardees!

04/30/2026

Hope you find an appetite for some yeast rolls and sweet cinnamon butter this evening! 🍽️

We hope to see you there! 🩵

✨ Dine Out & Give Back! ✨

We’re excited to partner with Texas Roadhouse (Charlottesville) for a special Fundraising Night in support of Georgia’s Friends, Inc. 🩵

📅 Thursday, April 30th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Texas Roadhouse – 455 Albemarle Sq, Charlottesville

Enjoy a great meal dine-in or to-go, and 10% of your total food purchase will be donated to support women in early recovery on their journey to healing and independence.

👉 Important: Please show this flyer when you order so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.
👉 We also kindly ask that you share the flyer and mention Georgia’s Friends to your waitstaff to ensure the donation is applied.

Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every meal makes a difference! 💫

04/26/2026

Grateful to everyone who joined us for our Tom Tom Community Partnership conversation on supporting individuals in early recovery. Thank you for showing up with openness, ideas, and a shared commitment to strengthening recovery in our community. 💫

Special thanks to Visible Records for hosting and creating space for connection and collaboration. Meaningful change happens through partnership—and we’re grateful to be building it together. 🩵