Autumn on the Hudson

A Benefit for Recovery for St. Christopher’s Inn

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Xaviars on the Hudson – Yonkers, NY

Please join us Thursday, November 21, 2024, for Autumn on the Hudson as we gather to support the lifesaving work of St. Christopher’s Inn.

It will be a grand celebration honoring special people who exemplify our mission and share the gifts of hope and healing by serving and caring for our communities.

2024 Honorees

St. Christopher’s Inn Humanitarian Award

Edward Grinnan
This year’s Humanitarian Award will be presented to Edward Grinnan, Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Strategic Content at Guideposts for his dedication to uplifting and motivating individuals through his words and experiences that has touched the hearts of many but has also served as a message of hope for those seeking solace and guidance. St. Christopher’s Inn recognizes and values the impactful contributions he has made in uplifting spirits, fostering resilience, and providing a source of inspiration to countless individuals.

St. Christopher’s Inn Community Leader Award

John J. Murphy

This year’s Community Leader Award will be presented to John J. Murphy, Group Director for Not-for-Profits of Dime Community Bank. We are inspired by the passion and the dedication he brings to the non-profit community in his vital role at Dime Community Bank, a 160-year-old financial institution.

HOTELS NEAR X20—Xaviar’s on the Hudson

Royal Regency Hotel (3.8 miles from X20)

Royal Regency Hotel – Guest Reservations
10/27 — 1 night:
King Size Bed – $150
Deluxe Room with Two Double Beds – $170 10/27-10/29 – 2 nights:
King Size Bed – $175
Deluxe Room with Two Double Beds – $195. Includes continental breakfast
Cancellations without penalty up to 24hrs prior to 3pm on the day of arrival.

Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers (3.4 miles from X20)

Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers – Guest Reservations
10/27 – 1 night:
King Size Bed – from $179
Two Queen Beds – from $179 10/27-10/29 – 2 nights:
King Size Bed – from $206
Two Queen Beds – from $210. Includes hot breakfast.
Free cancellation before 11:59 PM, local hotel time on 26 Oct 2022.

Courtyard Yonkers Westchester County (3.4 miles from X20)

Rooms (marriott.com)
10/27 – 1 night:
King, sofa bed – $161
Two Queen beds – $161 10/27-10/29 – 2 nights:
King, sofa bed – $189
Two Queen beds – $196. Includes hot breakfast.
Non-refundable if cancelled more than one day after booking.

Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers (4 miles from X20)

Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers – Guest Reservations
10/27 – 1 night:
King – $192
Two Queens – $212 10/27-10/29 – 2 nights:
King – $229
Two Queens – $259. Includes continental breakfast.
Non-refundable rates; cannot be cancelled.

The nurses are the best part of my day.

The admission process was as fast and painless as it could be.

The medical staff is excellent, they treated me with love and care.

Overall the program and facility at St. Christopher’s Inn is the best, bar none.

Family program is PERFECT please don’t change a thing.

I took part in the GED program and was quite satisfied. I haven’t taken the test yet, but I have very high hopes of passing.

Gained immense knowledge from lectures and treatment plan.

It is very spiritual and I needed the experience.

The care and concern by my counselor and supporting staff shows the love that I didn’t know existed.

Staff is unbelievable, saved my life.

The goals I have reached and the new ones I’ve developed while being here are something of a life changer for me in my future.

I was pleasantly surprised by the existence of the Coffee House. Music is a central and meditative part of my life. The ability to perform for my new brothers here and the staff was unexpected and made this an incredible journey.

I would have nothing if it wasn’t for SCI.

Great people, caring and responsive.

I would like to tell you how thankful I am to you for having this family program available. I want to say thank you for giving me exactly what I needed.

The experience of being here and becoming a member of the Brothers Christopher fraternity has changed my life. Being in the Friars house was a blessing. Their generosity gave me knowledge I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Thank you for the privilege I was given to stay here in your house. God bless you all. I will always keep a piece of St. Christopher’s Inn in my heart.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the hot meals, warm bed and unconditional love you so easily gave to me. I know if it were not for you, I would truly still be a lost soul.

The road to recovery is called Franciscan Way, and the door to happiness lies within the walls of St. Christopher’s Inn.

I never thought someone could care for a drug addict like me. You have shown me that I am worth something. May God bless you a million times.

Thank you for welcoming me in to your home, and granting me a scholarship for treatment. There’s not enough “thank-yous” I could say, so I’m going to show you by staying clean and living a peaceful sober life.

I want to thank you for everything—from my stay here to working in the Thrift Shop. I am so grateful for St. Christopher’s Inn and every staff member that represents this fantastic organization.

I was amazed by the unbelievable generosity of everyone at our Christmas party. A nice scarf and a collared shirt—I have been through hundreds in my life but I have never cared for any of them as I do for these. Thank you for giving me the best Christmas in many, many years.

I love this place. They have given me a place to sleep, food in my stomach, clothes on my back, and a chance at a first-class life. Recovery is here . . . all you have to do is want it!

Today, I am a sober man. I live an honest and simple life. I’m a reliable, employable productive member of society. I have dignity and self-worth and even self-love. All of these things are a direct result of the care and guidance given to me by the Friars and the staff at St. Christopher’s Inn. Some people call it a homeless shelter. I call it home.