The warm glow of Candlelight returns to Kirkland Washington to shine brighter than ever for women in recovery. The cherished celebration began more than 40 years ago at the Residence XII Treatment Center for Women and continues to thrive as a symbol of hope, unity and strength.
In 1981 Residence XII Treatment Center for Women opened its doors for women seeking recovery. Over the years it became an established nonprofit dedicated to helping thousands of women and their families.
Candlelight was initially a small gathering of women coming together during the holiday season. Residence XII counselors, and in patient residents gathered for a 12-step meeting, followed by the women forming a circle and lighting the candles, as a symbol of light and hope. The yearly December tradition continued growing into a huge celebration with Residence XII alumnae, speakers, and a much beloved staff and alum skit for the audience.
By 2019, Candlelight welcomed more than 300 women in recovery who came from all over Western Washington and other states. That year, Residence XII was sold, and the Residence XII Foundation emerged to continue the mission of recovery for women.
Now, after a pause due to the pandemic, Candlelight 2023 returns stronger and better than ever. A night for women in sobriety to come together to celebrate not just their individual journeys, but the collective strength that binds us. We gather to shine a light on recovery, to remind us we are not alone and to always remember to let the power of the circle do for us what we cannot do alone.
When: Friday, December 1st, 2023
- 6:30 pm Doors Open
- 7:00 pm Dessert Social
- 7:30 pm Candlelight Program
Where: Mobius Hall – UW Bothel Cascadia Campus, North Garage 18500 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
About Residence XII Foundation
The Residence XII Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, was formed in October 2019 as the result of the acquisition of Residence XII Treatment Center for Women by Newport Academy, a gender specific teen rehabilitation center.
Residence XII Foundation mission is to:
- Provide assistance to women and their families to promote successful recovery.
- To promote the physical and mental health and well-being of women in recovery.
- To offer grants to organizations who provide services supporting women in recovery.
- Provide ongoing support for women in recovery by continuing to offer social, sobriety supporting events.
Based on the mission criteria, the spirit of Residence XII Treatment Center for Women will live on through the charitable grants provided by Residence XII Foundation.
We are pleased that we have provided grants to organizations who meet our mission requirements and provide recovery services to women.
Please check out our Grants Page for more information.
If you would like to make a donation to the Residence XII Foundation, please click here.
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