At Vincent House, our primary focus is supporting mental
illness recovery through meaningful work. Through that process, we also build
community. As a community, we come together on holidays, providing a place for
members, staff and their guests to gather and enjoy the company of others for those
special celebrations.
This year, the Vincent House Thanksgiving celebration was
held from 10 am until 2 pm, on Thanksgiving Day, with founder Elliott Steele
and Janine Santillo, a staff member, hosting. Here, Elliott and other attendees
share their thoughts on the gathering:
It was like the old days. Over 40 members and family shared
our Thanksgiving meal. Some families brought sweets and all participated in preparing, serving and enjoying the meal. When it came time to clean up, all worked together, and we finished just after 2 pm. —Elliott
For me, I love to celebrate Thanksgiving. I’m thankful to
have a place that opens its doors to members. It’s a blessing to me to have the
opportunity to be here with the people I know, and to meet members and family
that are new to me. When someone opens their doors on the holidays, it shows
you that they really care. —Sonya H.
Thanksgiving Day lunch with Vincent House… the food and
fellowship was wonderful. Vincent House even accommodated my low-carb diet:
more turkey, and less other! —Clark
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