Four Portland residents graduated May 13 from Jefferson Community and Technical College. From left are John Darnell who received six certificates in auto technology-related areas; Brian King who received two certificates in electrical technology; Carlas Halcomb, who received two Associate degrees, one in art and another in science, and Kenneth Mattingly, who also received two […]
Archives for June 2014
Dismas Charities Facility Staff From Midland and Lubbock participate in Re-Entry Roundtable
2014-06-26
Dismas Representatives from the Midland and Lubbock programs attended a recent Re-entry Roundtable at FCI Big Spring. The event was designed to insure all agencies are working together to better assist residents in transition. Midland representatives included Director Amy Vest, Case Manager Cynthia Kelley, and Counselor Daniela Espinoza. Lubbock was represented by Director Sam Truelock
Dismas Charities Tucson Commissions Picnic Tables
2014-06-25
Using community partnerships, the Tucson program commissioned the Santa Rita High School carpentry class to build four picnic tables for the facility’s outdoor recreational area. Above from left are Tucson Associate Director Michael Lorenzini, shop teacher Chuck Gallagher, and students and graduating seniors Geoffrey Skinner, Anthony Lorenzini (Michael’s son), and Spencer Craig. Dismas stresses the […]
Former Dismas Charities St. Patrick Resident Shares Success
2014-06-23
“I remember sitting around in a hopeless state of mind, as a result of self-imposed crises, during my stay at (a state-run) correctional complex. I was tired of finding myself in those situations with no one to blame except myself. A friend handed me a packet from Dismas Charities with various halfway houses across […]
Indian Center representative speaks At Dismas Charities Tucson
2014-06-20
Rene Sanchez (standing), a representative from the Tucson Indian Center, whose goal is to promote the self-sufficiency of the American Indian people through education, employment resources and referral, spoke at the Tucson facility. According to Director Gabi Whaley, the Indian Center believes that the basic needs of American Indian people and families must be met […]
Diersen Gems Become Rubies!
2014-06-19
Based on the Holy Scripture, 37 clients of the Diersen facility in Louisville graduated from a five-month Motherhood program which taught them how to improve and enhance their female role and become responsible parents. The basis of Rubies for Life, as the concept is called, is found in Proverbs 31:10 which reads “Who can find […]
Dismas Charities Portland Kitchen Skills Class Produces Results
2014-06-18
Portland Chef Jamie Hall is continuing with his unique approach to helping residents re-enter society. After completing the Dismas Charities Portland Kitchen Skills Program, the student/residents are awarded certificates at a celebratory graduation dinner prepared as part of their final exam. Students are taught how to use all kitchen equipment, food preparation and storage, meal planning, cost […]
Dismas Charities Helping To Keep Midland Texas Beautiful
2014-06-17
Counselor Daniela Espinoza (second from left) and several Midland residents recently took part in the bi-annual Keep Midland Beautiful campaign. Staff and residents were responsible for a four mile radius around the facility.
Dismas Charities Volunteer With 19 Years of Service Impacts Residents
2014-06-16
When his nephew became a Diersen facility resident in 1995, George Gill signed up as a Dismas volunteer. He is now considered as having one of the longest-running volunteer stints, according to Director Ronyal Horton who notes that Gill is also the most consistent and faithful volunteers he has ever had. According to Gill, a […]
Child Support Services Helps Dismas Charities St. Ann Clients
2014-06-15
On May 7, Angela Anton, Director of Child Support Services for the Jefferson County Attorney’s office, spoke with the clients of the St. Ann SAP program about child support, their expectations and other issues. In addition to a questions-and-answer session which followed her presentation, Anton met individually with the clients including Steve Pigg (above left). […]
