The Charleston (WV) facility maintains a strong student internship program with the Kanawha Valley Community Technical College. From left are Intern Lindsay Prowse, Director Jim Sands, and Intern Tiffany Russell. Both recently received their Associate Degree in Community Behavioral Health Technology and are pursuing their bachelor’s degrees.
Archives for November 2014
Happy Thanksgiving
2014-11-27
Dismas Charities is thankful to everyone who help make it possible to continue on our mission of Healing The Human Spirit. We wish all a very special and safe 2014 Thanksgiving holiday.
Dismas Charities Laredo “Signs On” With Law Enforcement
2014-11-25
In early August, Laredo (TX) Director Daniel Reyes (second from left) and Regional Vice President Joe Driver presented designated parking signs to the Laredo Police an Sheriff departments. In addition to providing parking, the signs demonstrate an open door for law enforcement officials to come by the center and use its conference room for report […]
Dismas Charities Portland Residents Help Build Labyrinth
2014-11-24
In early September, 10 Portland (KY) residents assisted with a project to transform a vacant Louisville lot into a permanent labyrinth/peaceful walking path for community use. The labyrinth path’s border will feature pavers painted by community members with inspirational messages of hope, peace, and good will. The labyrinth is being constructed from a grant awarded […]
U.S. Attorney Edward J. Tarver And Dismas Charities Savannah Form Partnership
2014-11-21
On Wednesday November 19, 2014 US Attorney Edward J. Tarver, as well as Greg Gilluly, Re-Entry Coordinator for the US Attorney’s Office and Dan Drake Community Liaison of the US Attorney’s Office visited Dismas Charities Savannah. President Barack Obama nominated Tarver as United States Attorney, Southern District of Georgia, on September 17, 2009. Tarver and […]
Atlanta Archbishop Gregory Holds Mass For Dismas Charities Residents
2014-11-19
On September 18, the Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Atlanta, conducted Mass for the residents at the facility and he also heard confessions.
Dismas Charities Dania Beach Staff Doused For ALS
2014-11-18
Dania Beach (FL) Assistant Director Ivonne Cavanaugh (left) and Director Ana Gispert (right) recently met the ALS Ice Bucket fund-raising challenge by being doused in ice water. They were challenged to participate by Counselor Samantha Papin to help raise money for the debilitating and life threatening disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. In turn, […]
Dismas Charities Tupelo Staff And Residents Help In 8 Days Of Hope
2014-11-17
Upon hearing that a retired school teacher was unable to repair her property following the April 28 tornado that struck the Tupelo (MS) area, two staff and three residents came to her aid. From July 15-17, staff and residents participated in the 8 Days of Hope campaign to help citizens rebuild their damaged or destroyed […]
Placards Speak To Dismas Charities Commitment To Its Fellow Man
2014-11-14
Including the below two, other large placards graced the entry hall to the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Marriot Louisville East Hotel. Other themes included Accountability, Dignity, Diversity, Healing, Integrity, and Stewardship. How Dismas got its name and the company logo were also depicted.
Louisville Mayor, Councilwoman Honor Dismas Charities 50 Years Of Service To The Community
2014-11-12
To recognize Dismas’ service to the community and its yearlong celebration of 50 years of Healing the Human Spirit, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Metro Councilwoman Marianne Butler presented Dismas with Proclamations declaring August 23, 2014 as Dismas Charities 50th Anniversary Celebration Day which denoted the agency’s many contributions to the city.
