VINCENT J. POERIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Living Free Health proudly announces the Vincent J. Poerio Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Created in memory of Vincent’s lifelong belief in redemption, second chances, and personal responsibility, the scholarship will recognize individuals whose recovery journey reflects compassion, perseverance, and service to others.
Beginning in 2027, Living Free Health will begin accepting scholarship applications and awarding two annual $1,000 scholarships in Vincent’s memory. Please check back for application dates and eligibility updates.
In lieu of flowers, the Poerio family invites friends and loved ones to honor Vincent’s memory through a contribution to the Vincent J. Poerio Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Vincent’s Legacy → Recovery → Scholarship → Hope for the Future
RECOVERY
Why This Scholarship Matters
Recovery is always a challenge, and financial stress makes it even tougher. Vincent believed in personal responsibility and self-actualization and to align with his philosophy, the scholarships will be awarded as unrestricted funds. He would think the winner to be the wisest determinant of how this gift best supports a sober life.
It will be up to the scholarship winners to decide how to allocate the award: some ideas are housing, transportation, food, utilities, past-due obligations, education, family support or toward something contributing to one’s sense of success, happiness and enjoyment.
A cornerstone of successful recovery is learning to make better decisions and living with the consequences of those choices.
The Annual Awards
Each year Living Free Health will announce the application period for the Vincent J. Poerio Memorial Scholarship.
Applications will include an essay topic along with parameters and deadline for submission.
The top six applicants will be interviewed, and the award recipients will be selected within two weeks after the interviews. Awards will be made soon thereafter.
Evaluation of all applications, essays and interviews will be made by a representative team drawn from Living Free Health’s Board of Directors, Executive Management, Clinical and Peer Support Teams.
“What have you done with your ‘second’ chance?”
“In what ways are you modeling success? How have you paid it forward?”
Help Continue Vincent’s Legacy
Your contribution helps provide opportunities for individuals committed to recovery, personal responsibility, and giving back to their communities.
Donate by Mail
Living Free Health
Attn: VJP Fund
2050 N. Nevada Highway 160, Suite 700
Pahrump, NV 89060
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Please note “VJP Fund” in the payment description or notes when donating online.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Vincent J. Poerio Memorial Scholarship Fund, please contact:
Shelley Poerio
📞 702-600-2527
✉️ shelley@livingfreehealth.org