Calling friends of Gracenter to our special 2026 Gala Luncheon
Good Shepherd Gracenter is celebrating
65 years of hope, healing, and
Transforming Lives!
Join us Sunday, September 20, from 12:00-3:00 P.M.,
at Dominic's SF, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco 94112
Gracenter provides compassionate support for women seeking long-term recovery from addiction, to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient by providing up to two years of transitional housing and supportive recovery services.
At our Gala, we honor women at the heart of our work. This year’s honorees are:
- Amazing Grace Award: Sr. Marguerite Bartling, RGS
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Romelia Scott
- Outstanding Graduate Award: Vanessa Lenares
This annual fundraiser is important to enable Gracenter to meet these needs in our community. The gala activities also include a raffle and an online auction, which are both available whether you’re planning to participate in these activities in-person or remotely. Your support of Gracenter is a true gift to the women we serve.
Gala Tickets
Adults: $95 before September 1, 2026 or $120 thereafter
Children: $40 for children under 12
Our Generous Sponsors
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Our Generous Sponsors
Good Shepherd Gracenter Announces Executive Director Transition
SAN FRANCISCO: Good Shepherd Gracenter announces that Sister Marguerite Bartling will conclude her service as executive director, retiring from the role in the spring.
For 37 years, Gracenter, owned and operated by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, has supported women without resources as they recover from drug and alcohol addiction and build hopeful futures. The Good Shepherd sisters and partners-in-mission remain deeply committed to advancing this life-changing mission and are confident that the work will continue with creativity and compassion.
Our video about our newly completed building.
Filmed by Alexander Demarco, Our Volunteer Videographer
A Woman's Recovery Begins with Grace
Good Shepherd Gracenter is a recovery residence that offers a supportive and gently challenging program for women who wish to strengthen their early sobriety. Typically, participants have completed a primary recovery program and are seeking to re-establish employment, healthy relationships, and deepen their spirituality through participation in 12 Step fellowships.
By strengthening women in recovery, they in turn strengthen their families and strong families create safe and peaceful communities.