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Fundraising and Community Events

Riverside hosts many different events where guests can learn more about what we do, connect with our community, and support us philanthropically.  

Upcoming Events

Learn more about Riverside’s 2025 Gala via the link below. Don’t wait to buy your tickets, last year’s event was sold out!

2025 Gala Website

Previous Events

Make a Gift to Riverside Community Care in Support of Patrick McEnaney’s ‘Mountain Lakes 100’ Ultramarathon Run

Dr. Patrick McEnaney, former Riverside Board Member and UMass surgeon at Milford Regional Medical Center, will be running the Mountain Lakes 100-miler in Oregon on September 21-22. This ultramarathon is deeply personal for Patrick, as he runs to honor the memory of his two brothers who were lost to suicide. For him, this race is more than a physical challenge; it is a dedicated mission to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Please consider making a gift to Riverside in honor of Patrick’s run. Click HERE for more information or send a check to: Development Office Riverside Community Care 270 Bridge St, Suite 301 Dedham, MA 02026 Note on your check: “Patrick McEnaney’s run!”  

The Gala 2024: Breaking Barriers, Building Hope April 5, 2024 The SOLD OUT 2024 Riverside Gala, Breaking Barriers, Building Hope, took place at 650 East Kendall Street in Cambridge! This is Riverside’s largest fundraising event of the year – benefitting our child mental health and family services.  

The Gala 2023: Celebrating Hope and Healing  April 28, 2023  Supporters joined us at LabCentral in Cambridge for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and an online auction to benefit our child mental health and family services in Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding cities and towns.           

The Boston Marathon  

April 19, 2023  Megan Kaswandik ran the Boston Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Riverside programs. Thank you so much, Megan! Great job!   

Dedication of the Scott M. Bock Center for Behavioral Healthcare and Family Services in Somerville October 2, 2022 It was a beautiful autumn day as supporters, staff, legislators, and friends gathered to dedicate the Scott M. Bock Center for Behavioral Healthcare & Family Services at 117 Summer Street in Somerville. It was a time to honor Riverside’s late founder and proudly showcase the renovated building now housing an outpatient center, domestic violence services, and programs for youth and teens – a fitting tribute to Scott’s legacy.  The Somerville Times covered the event – read it here.  

The Gala 2022:  One Celebration, One Community! May 14, 2022 Supporters joined us virtually or at one of our cocktail parties for Riverside’s largest fundraising event of the year, benefitting our child and family services in Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding cities and towns. Watch here!  

The Virtual Gala 2021 May 1, 2021 Our largest fundraising event of the year, our Virtual Gala on May 1, 2021 benefited Riverside’s child behavioral health and family services in Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding cities and towns. Click here for highlights!