The Never Give Up Gala is named after a pivotal time in Wood’s Homes’ 111-year history. Back in the 1980s, while on a camping trip with clients, a group of staff sat around the campfire discussing the challenges of their work. Out of this conversation came the decision that strengthened their resolve. “We made it very clear that we would never give up on a young person,” says Dr. Philip Perry, past clinician with Wood’s Homes. He adds that this mindset helped the staff stay consistent when things got tough.

To this day, “we never give up” is embedded in Wood’s Homes values. We know that we handle situations that others won’t. We know that by never giving up we’re making a difference.