b'A Year of Dedication and CelebrationCommemorating Black History Month and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our virtual presentationREMEMBERING THE CHILDREN OF THE MOVEMENT featured stirring reminiscences from civil rights activistsPaula Young Shelton and Nell Stokes, who were children at the time, along with musical interludes from theBoston Childrens Chorus and Ruben Studdard of American Idol.THE GALA is our signature annual fundraising event and came about this year in a fun and innovative format! Guests attended one of three cocktail parties orparticipated virtually for a wonderful program, auction, and socializing all on the same evening in May. Thanks to generous donors and ahardworking committee, the event raised over $200,000 for Riversideschild mental health and family services in Cambridge, Somerville, andneighboring cities and towns. Mark your calendars for our 2023 Gala onFriday, April 28!At a moving ceremony in October we came together with friends, neighbors,legislators, and leaders in the behavioral health field to dedicate the new SCOTT M. BOCKCENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES in Somerville a fittingtribute to the legacy of Riversides founder and long-time CEO.Riverside has long supported inclusion in the workplace for people of all differences and abilities, and wepractice the same within our own organization. In October we presented AN EVER-SHIFTING BALANCE, anonline event open to the public. Riverside leaders shared their personal stories about mental health challenges,trauma, and overcoming obstacles to thrive in their chosen professions. We couldnt be prouder! 7'