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
Gracenter’s leadership transition will be a part of our annual gala in September. Supporters will be able to meet Karen during her first month in the role at the celebration. Sr. Marguerite, RGS will also be in attendance to receive the Amazing Grace Award.
Our Generous Sponsors
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Our Generous Sponsors
Dr. Karen Leslie Hernandez has been selected as the Executive Director of Good Shepherd Gracenter following a 3-month national search.
“We were particularly impressed by the breadth of Karen’s experience, including her interfaith and restorative justice work, and by her deep commitment to serving women as they rebuild their lives,” said Tayo Akanni, Gracenter’s Board President. “We are confident that her leadership will carry Gracenter’s mission forward with the same compassion and dedication that has defined this organization.”
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.