We want to thank everyone who joined us in honoring James T. Brett. The Red Lantern was a perfect venue choice for this year's event and the food and service were simply fantastic!

This year's event highlighted the work of CRJ's Community Strategies; the division that provides individuals with mental illness or mental retardation, severe psychiatric or intellectual and developmental disabilities, or complex medical needs with specialized residential or community-based services. The event featured a fabulous silent auction, delicious Asian cuisine, and a video tribute to Jim Brett.

Brett was honored to be recognized and spoke highly of CRJ's work. He said:

"Justice," said Daniel Webster, "is the greatest interest of man on earth." CRJ is committed to that proposition, and for many years it has been a leader—not only locally, but nationally—in seeking to find, and to fund, practical ways to make justice not simply an ideal, but a reality.

The great thing about CRJ is that it has combined high-mindedness with level-headedness. Program design is important, but program success is essential. CRJ's emphasis on evidence-based practices helps keep a real-world focus on its many projects, and the proof is in the pudding.

We were proud to honor Jim for his many contributions to our community. The president and chief executive officer of the New England Council, Jim has made many contributions in the fields of intellectual disabilities and criminal justice - both areas being central to the mission of CRJ.

The event was a great success, but we still need your support to reach our fundraising goal. If you are still interested in supporting CRJ through this year's event please click on the register button at the top of this page.