Lifebridge North Shore Raises $170K At 'Together For Women' Event

SALEM, MA — More than 200 guests came together at Salem's Hawthorne Hotel to help raise $170,000 to support vulnerable women in the region through Lifebridge North Shore's "Together for Women" event.

Money raised goes toward providing resources, shelter, and holistic support to women experiencing homelessness, particularly those at River House, Lifebridge’s women-only shelter in Beverly and the only one of its kind on the North Shore.

"The hard truth is the need for our services, especially for woman, is growing," said Brittany Molloy-Kenney, VP of Philanthropy. "We must rise to meet the needs of our sisters, mothers, friends, and neighbors. We've started an important conversation — one of many we hope you'll continue to have with us."

Veteran news anchor and podcast host Kim Carrigan introduced the event's panel, which was moderated by Candie Sanderson, Associate Director of Clinical Services at Lifebridge.

Panelists included Chelsey Buckley, River House Program Director, Sara Roizen, Art Therapist and Alice Merkl, Salem Councilor at Large.

The discussion explored the challenges women face on the path to stability, highlighting the need for trauma-informed care and community support. Panelists underscored that every woman deserves dignity, safety, and the opportunity to heal and rebuild.

Supporters raised money to help fund essential services — from emergency shelter and clinical support to costs associated with moving women into permanent supportive housing.

Lifebridge North Shore encourages continued engagement through advocacy, donations, volunteerism, and outreach.

Go here more information about Lifebridge North Shore, how to support River House, or to get involved.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)