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Events and Activities

Delaware

Title	Recovery Community "Fun Day"
City	Felton
Description	Clients who are connected to the program will participate on a day full of games to cellebrate their recovery with their families, friends and the community at large.
Date	Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Location	Felton Group Home 1563 Paradise Alley Road, Felton, DE
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	200
Invited Officials/Presenters	Local politicians were invited to the event.
Primary Contact	Molly Koegh
Address	PSI 630 West Division St. Dover, DE 19904
Phone Number	302-674-3366
Email Address	mkoegh@PS-CORP.Net
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Title	Connections Middletown AOD Treatment Program Open House
City	Middletown
Description	Connections Community Support Programs, Inc. is hosting an Open House at our Middletown Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Program. Tour our Middletown office and meet our staff. Learn about Connections' comprehensive alcohol and other drug treatment services.
Date	Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Type of Event	Open House
Location	Connections AOD Treatment Program 22 N. Broad St.
Program Agenda	12 -- 2 PM: light refreshments, staff introductions, office tour
Who Should Participate	Persons in, or interested in recovery, as well as professionals in the recovery field.
Expected Number of Participants	30
Primary Contact	Kirsten Olson
Address	Connections, 500 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone Number	(302) 984-3380, ext. 107
Email Address	kolson@connectionscsp.org
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	Yout Programs sponsored the activity, an event that included a youth talent show, fine refreshments, and a visit from a locally favorite group. The talent show showcased singing and dancing as well as a fashion show. In addition, the evening included a visit from the "G-Team," a local ministry on wheels from Calvary Assemble of God, and an extremely inspiring and educational open forum consisting of individual testimonies and discussion. Overall, the discussion focused on prevention and internvention as well as family and community issues as they relate to substance abuse. The G-Team is a favorite of both local youth and adults as well, a ministry that travels the state engaging the children directly in spiritually based activities. Most inspiring was the willingness of the youth to openly engage in such activity, not only by showcasing their talents, but by participating in the general discussion regarding the raveges of drug abuse.
Date	Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Type of Event	Youth Sponsored Event
Location	105 South New St., Dover DE 19720
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	200 aprox.
Invited Officials/Presenters	G-Team
Primary Contact	Marian Harris
Address	105 South New St., Dover DE 19720
Phone Number	302-677-0137
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	The HIV/AIDS Deparment of the House of Pride sponsored the activity, an event that featured Dr. Rayton Sianjina, profesor at Delaware State University, as guest speaker. Dr. Sianjina spoke about the many problems that face our society in the new millennium, most especially HIV/AIDS and the drug addiction issues that company this epidemic disease. Sr. Sianjina continued by addressing the critical need for members of society to return to a path of spirituality, a path on which many have lost their way. After Dr. Sianjina's inspiring presentation, open discussion begun, a candid conversation that was very educational. Most of the individuals in attendance were very attentive, eager to share their experiences and testimonies of hope. Voter registration was part of the event, and several local politicians were in attendance. Refreshments were served and a Disk Jockey spun many of the crowds favorite tunes.
Date	Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Type of Event	Forum
Location	105 South New Street, Dover DE
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	200 aprox.
Primary Contact	marian Harrison
Address	105 South New Street, Dover DE
Phone Number	305-677-0173
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Celebration Service
City	Wilmington
Description	This event was a worship service conducted by members of the community who are in recovery. 25 people in recovery composed the choir. Harold Parker, a recovery counselor, was the invited speaker.
Date	Sunday, September 19, 2004
Type of Event	Worship Service
Location	37th and Market Streets Wilmington, DE
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	240
Primary Contact	Rev. Aaron Moore
Address	8 William Penn Court New Castle, Delaware 19720
Phone Number	302-328-8591
Email Address	armoore@msn.com
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	In spite of the inclement wheather courtesy of Hurricane Jean, the final installment of House of PRIDE's month-long National Recovery Month celebration culminated in an evening featuring several state and local politicians. Mr. Raheem Darden was scheduled to be the keynote speaker of the evening, and those involved seemes intent on making the activity a safe and genuine community function. Refreshments were served, music was provided, and an open discussion in a group format held the particiapants' attention for a two-hour period. All of House of PRIDE, INC.'s main components collaborated in making this final evening a success. A highlight of this collaboration was an explanation of the invaluable role of the Outreach and Referral Department and how it promotes prevention and intervention, case management, youth activities and HIV/AIDS counseling and testing. Participants were also encouraged to register to vote as part of a month-long Voter Registration Drive.
Date	September 28, 2004
Type of Event	Conference
Location	110 South New Street
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	180
Primary Contact	Marian Harris
Address	105 South New St., Dover DE 19720
Phone Number	302-677-0137
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	The forth event was sponsored by all componants, directed by the Outreach and Referral Componant.Due to inclement weather, we changed the date of the event to October 12, 2004. However, even with the bad weather, we still had better than 80 individuals attend and we had open discussion on addiction, HIV/AIDS, recovery, referrals, communities working together to control crime and support our youth and the importance of establishing a sense of community.On October 12, 2004, we had the event, which turned to be a major function.Mr. Raheem Darden wsa the keynote speaker, who rallied the audiance by sharing his experiences, while in the healing process. He shared his experiences from active addiction to prison and to the life of being clean and sober and being led by God. During all of the House of Pride, Inc. events, voter registration was part of the activities and music and refreshments were available.
Date	September 28, 2004
Type of Event	City/Community Event
Location	House of Pride, Inc. 110 South New Street
Program Agenda	See Above
Who Should Participate	All guest and audiance participated at one time or another.
Expected Number of Participants	253
Invited Officials/Presenters	Gov. Minner Mayor Speed Dr. Tutse Tonwe Sen. Carper Mr. Brian Bushweller Candidate for the Delaware Senate Mr. Raheem Darden
Primary Contact	Ms Marian L. Harris
Address	110 South New Street, Dover, De 19904
Phone Number	302-677-0173
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Ray Famble
Address	105 South New Street, Dover, DE 19904
Phone Number	302-677-0116
Email Address	rayfamble@hotmail.com

Title	Recovery Month Celebration Dinner
City	Delaware
Description	Several clients of the Latin American Community Center were invited to this dinner. Here they shared their recovery stories with the public and their families.
Date	September 24, 2004
Type of Event	Dinner
Location	Wilmington
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	Patients in recovery and their families were present.
Expected Number of Participants	30
Invited Officials/Presenters	The invited keynote speaker was Carlos Rodriguez, who recovered from addiction throught the Hogar Crea program.
Primary Contact	Carlos de los Ramos
Address	403 N. Van Buren Street Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone Number	302-655-7338
Email Address	dlosramos@yahoo.com
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Web Site	http://www.thelatincenter.org

Title	Volunteer Workshop
City	Wilmington
Description	James Harrison, who is in recovery, gave a presentation for all staff and volunteers of the Beautiful Gate Outreach Center.
Date	September 23, 2004
Type of Event	Workshop
Location	604 N. Walnut St. Wilmington
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20 aprox.
Primary Contact	Renee Beaman
Address	604 N. Walnut St. Wilmington DE 19801
Phone Number	302-472-3002
Email Address	beautifulgate1@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Group Celebration
City	Wilmington
Description	At this outdoor picnic Samuel Bunkley, who is in recovery, spoke about his life and his recovery.
Date	September 23, 2004
Type of Event	Picnic
Location	Banning Park, Wilmington
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	75-80
Primary Contact	Renee Beaman
Address	604 North Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone Number	302-472-3002
Email Address	beautifulgate1@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	The Case Management Deparment of House of PRIDE sponsored the activity, one that focused on recovery as a primary deterrent to addiction. Local businesspersons who are in recovery from substance abuse, house of PRIDE alumni, community members, clients in the HOP Residential Recovery Program, and staff members were all part of an honest open group discussion. Issues discusses that related to Outreach adn Referral were outpatient support services, detoxification services and the importance of community involvement. Most importantly, individuals seeking recovery, and the dynamic and supportive role that Government Agencies play in the overall system. As a part of a month-long Voter Registration Drive, participants were also encouraged to register to vote.
Date	September 21, 2004
Type of Event	Forum
Location	105 South New Street, Dover DE
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	250 aprox
Primary Contact	Marian Harris
Address	105 South New St., Dover DE 19720
Phone Number	302-677-0137
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	This event was sponsored by the Case Management componant of the House of Pride, Inc. Various individuals from the community and the area of Dover participated in the program. Business Leaders, Alumni from the House of Pride, Inc. and other recovering persons took part in open doalogue about the impact of addiction and the importance of recovery as a way to deter this dreadful decease. Refreshments and music were provided.
Date	September 21, 2004
Type of Event	City/Community Event
Location	House of Pride, Inc 110 South New Street
Program Agenda	See Above
Who Should Participate	200 plus
Expected Number of Participants	2
Invited Officials/Presenters	Dr. Jonathan Seda Mr. Bill Boyles, Vice President of Chesapeake Utilities
Primary Contact	Ms Marian L. Harris
Address	110 South New Street, Dover, DE 19904
Phone Number	302-677-0173
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Ray Famble
Address	105 South New Street, Dover, DE 19904
Phone Number	302-677-0116
Email Address	rayfamble@hotmail.com

Title	Rebirth Celebration of Recovery
City	Wilmington
Description	A play written by the members of the church was performed. The authors were: Jose Pross, Denise Harrison, James Harrison and Gerald Wiggins.
Date	September 18, 2004
Type of Event	Play
Location	2001 Washington St. Wilmington, Delaware
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	100-125
Invited Officials/Presenters	James Harrison was the speaker. Harrison is on recovery and has spoken at other events.
Primary Contact	Denise Harrison
Address	301 West 20th St. Wilmington, Delaware
Phone Number	302-576-9810
Email Address	lovehealsministry@comcast.net
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Title	SODAT-Delaware Benefit Days
City	Wilmington and Newark
Description	Help celebrate National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month in September! Visit Borders Books and Music in Newark and Wilmington for a 10% discount on your purchase, and an additional 10% will be donated to Services to Overcome Drug-abuse Among Teens. Write to primary contact for details and coupon.
Date	September 16 - 18, 2004
Type of Event	Recovery Month Observance
Location	Borders Books and Music 101 Geoffrey Drive Newark, Delaware and, 4221 Concord Pike-Route 202 Wilmington, DE
Program Agenda
Who Should Participate	All members of the community concerned about substance abuse and its events on adolescents, adults and families
Expected Number of Participants	400
Primary Contact	Kenneth Collins
Address	625 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone Number	302-656-4044
Email Address	kcollins@sodatdelaware.com
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Title	Recovery Month Celebration
City	Dover
Description	Event was sponsored by the HIV/AIDS componant of the House of Pride, Inc. Dr. Rayton Rex Sianjina, from Delaware State University wasthe guest speaker for the event. Open discussion focused on the connection of Drugs and Alcohol to HIV/AIDS and how the decease of addiction and HIV/AIDS have impacted our communities.
Date	September 14, 2004
Type of Event	City/Community Event
Location	House of Pride,Inc. 110 South new Street
Program Agenda	See above
Who Should Participate	Entire audience participated at one time or another
Expected Number of Participants	3
Invited Officials/Presenters	Ben Biden Sen Carper Rep. Donna Stone Rep.Nancy Wagner Dr. Rayton rex Sianjina
Primary Contact	Ms Marian L. Harris
Address	110 South New Street
Phone Number	302-677-0173
Email Address	hoppride@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Ray Famble
Address	105 South New Street
Phone Number	302-677-0116
Email Address	rayfamble@hotmail.com

Title	Hispanic Festival - Promotional Booth
City	Delaware
Description	A booth was set up at the Hispanic Festival to hand out informational material regarding the Latin American Community Center. This center offers treatment to addiction patients.
Date	September 11-12, 2004
Type of Event	Promotional Booth
Location	River Front, Wilmington
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	30,000 attended the festival, and more than 300 were assisted at the promotional booth.
Primary Contact	Carlos de los Ramos
Address	403 N. Van Buren Street Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone Number	302-655-7338
Email Address	dlosramos@yahoo.com
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Web Site	www.thelatincenter.org

Title	Recovery Unity Event
City	Delaware City
Description	The Vice President of Community Relations, Jack Kemp and several of the organization's client spoke. Staff members wrote a song that was performed by the choir. Also, there was a poetry reading by clients. Howard Isenberg and Eliot Lord played music throughout the afternoon. Food was presented all trough the day.
Date	September 11, 2004
Type of Event	Open House
Location	171 New Castle Ave Governor Bacon Grounds, Delaware City, DE 19706
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	150
Primary Contact	Terry Stefanoski
Address	P.O. Box 546 Delaware City, DE 19706
Phone Number	302-836-2000x2704
Email Address	Tjstefan@gatewayfoundation.org
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Web Site	http://www.gatewayfoundation.org

Title	15th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Kickoff Brunch
City	Dover
Description	To support this years Recovery Month theme, Join the Voices for Recovery NOW!, the kickoff event will focus on celebrating those who are in recovery and those who are helping them progress along that path. In keeping with the focus on celebrating recovery, we are inviting DSAMH licensed agencies, faith-based and community-based organizations to nominate ONE client-and-staff team from each agency site for recognition at the kickoff event. Please review the booklet online at http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dsamh/sarecovmonth.html View the press release.
Date	September 10, 2004
Type of Event	Brunch
Location	Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Dover.
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	210
Primary Contact	Pat Pettaway
Address	Main Administration Building 1901 N. DuPont Hwy.New Castle, DE 19720
Phone Number	302-255-9423
Email Address	Patricia.Pettaway@state.de.us
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Title	Brandywine Counseling & Thresholds, Inc. Recovery Picnic
City	Georgetown
Description	Picnic for Recovery, sponsored by two leading out-patient programs joined together in the celebration of recovery. Food, Fun, T-shirts
Date	Sept.24, 2004
Type of Event	Picnic
Location	Bedford Street Park
Program Agenda	Picnic 12-4, Voices of Recovery Speakers
Who Should Participate	BCI and Threshold clients and alumni,family, supporters and friends, including our growing Hispanic Community
Expected Number of Participants	150
Invited Officials/Presenters	Gov. Minner, Senator's Biden and Carper. Representative Castle, Mayor and other local officials, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Director
Primary Contact	Shay Lipshitz, Project Renewal Director
Address	207 East Market Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone Number	302-856-4700
Email Address	addicthelp@aol.com
Secondary Contact	Bruce Lorenz, Thresholds Director
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Web Site	http://www.brandywinecounseling.org

Title	Recovery-POETRY/RAP/FREESTYLE for the Youth
City	Wilmington
Description	Young adults from the ages of 13 to 18 participated on a poetry contest to celebrate the importance of recovery.
Date	Saturday, September 25, 2004
Type of Event	Poetry Contest
Location	Westend Neigborhood house
Program Agenda
Expected Number of Participants	20 Children performed
Invited Officials/Presenters	Locals poets also performed.
Primary Contact	Michael Barbieri
Address	2303 Lancaster Avenue Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone Number	302-652-1405
Email Address	crossrdsde@aol.com
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Title	Recovery Film Festival
City	Wilmington
Description	Connections Community Support Programs, Inc. is sponsoring a Film Festival featuring four substance abuse and recovery-themed films. Films will be followed by discussion. The event includes a light meal as well as an optional 12-Step meeting.
Date	Friday, September 24, 2004
Type of Event	Film Festival
Location	West Presbyterian Church 500 W. 8th St.
Program Agenda	2:30 -- 5 PM: Film screening followed by discussion 5 -- 6:30 PM: light dinner and optional 12-Step meeting 6:30 to 9 PM: Film screening followed by discussion
Who Should Participate	Persons in recovery as well as professionals working in the recovery field
Expected Number of Participants	60
Primary Contact	Kirsten Olson
Address	500 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone Number	(302) 984-3380, ext. 107
Email Address	kolson@connectionscsp.org
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