Join Us for the 2026 Annual Meeting

May 21 | 5:30–7:00 PM | The Common Man, Concord, NH

Friends of New Hampshire Drug Courts is excited to invite our community to the 2026 Annual Meeting, an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we mark another year of impact across the Granite State.

This year's gathering will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at The Common Man in Concord. Whether you're a longtime supporter, a partner organization, or someone newly connected to our mission, we hope you'll be there.

A Keynote from Mayor Jay Ruais

We are honored to welcome Mayor Jay Ruais of Manchester as our keynote speaker. Mayor Ruis will share his perspective on the role drug courts and community investment in recovery play in building safer, healthier New Hampshire communities.

Introducing the Bob Gasser Hope Award

This year, we will present the inaugural Bob Gasser Hope Award, a new honor named for Robert Gasser, whose vision and persistence brought New Hampshire's first drug court to life and launched what became the nation's first statewide drug court support organization.

The award recognizes individuals whose extraordinary commitment has advanced hope and opportunity for drug court participants across New Hampshire.

We are thrilled to present the first-ever Bob Gasser Hope Award to Thomas Raffio, President of Northeast Delta Dental, in recognition of his outstanding and sustained support of the Friends' mission.

An Evening Worth Attending

The Annual Meeting is also a chance to hear about the work we've accomplished together, the grants distributed, the barriers removed, and the lives changed, and to look ahead at what comes next as we work to reach even more participants across New Hampshire.

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat.