At United Services, we believe that a healthy community begins with hope — hope that every child, adult, veteran, and senior can access the care, safety, and support they need to thrive.

On Friday, March 13, 2026, United Services will proudly host our 23rd Annual Irish Night at Wright’s Mill Farm in Canterbury. This joyful evening of community, food, and music brings together neighbors and friends in support of those who need us most.

This year’s event, “Lighting the Way Home,” will benefit our Client Support Services Fund, which provides essential resources for individuals and families whose needs extend beyond what insurance or public funding can cover. Through this fund, we help cover critical gaps in care — from emergency clothing, food, and transportation, to medication co-pays, counseling supplies, and safety items for those escaping violence.

Your generosity directly supports the people we serve through United Services’ core programs, including:

• Children and Family Services – Child Guidance Clinic, Parenting & Kinship Care, Domestic Violence Services, and Youth Service Bureau/Juvenile Review Board
• Adult Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services – outpatient therapy, recovery support, and crisis intervention
• Veterans Services – mental health and wellness care for those who served our nation
• Older Adult and Senior Programs – supporting safety, wellness, and independence

Irish Night will feature a delicious dinner, silent auction, and our inspiring Fund-a-Need live auction, where guests can “light the way” for children, families, veterans, and seniors by directly funding critical services and supplies.

Can't attend but want to be a sponsor?: 

Sponsorship opportunities for United Services’ 23rd Annual Irish Night, Lighting the Way Home, range from $100 to $2,500 and offer meaningful visibility while directly supporting our Client Support Services Fund. Community Friend ($100) sponsors receive a business-card listing in the event program and website recognition. Shamrock ($250) includes a quarter-page program ad and website listing. Green ($500) sponsors receive four event tickets, a half-page ad, and recognition through signage and social media. Gold ($1,000) sponsors receive a table for ten, a full-page program ad, and recognition in event materials, press releases, and on our website. Our premier Emerald Sponsor ($2,500) receives a table for ten, top logo placement on event signage and our website throughout 2026, a full-page ad, podium acknowledgment, featured social media recognition, and inclusion in press materials. Contact Cherie at cpoirier@usmhs.org to learn more.