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Archives for 2020
Dania Beach Staff Recognized With Lunch For Help With Substance Abuse Grant
2020-11-19
To show their appreciation for making a substance abuse and mental health grant a success, the staff of Workforce Development for the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of South Florida (OICSFL) had lunch delivered to all Dismas Charities Dania Beach staff in early September. Anthony Robinson, OIC Director wrote the following: “On behalf of all of us […]
Dismas Charities And USA Cares Partner To Celebrate Veterans Day!
2020-11-03
On behalf of Dismas Charities, Inc. and USA Cares, it is my pleasure to announce a special tribute in recognition and gratitude of our United States Military Veterans, including the 80 in our Dismas Family. The special recognition will begin at noon (EST) on Wednesday November 11 on the front lawn of the Dismas Corporate […]
Dismas Charities Diersen Facility Held Zumba Classes In Facility Gymnasium
2020-11-02
Clients from the Louisville-based Diersen Substance Abuse Program (SAP) took to the exercise floor in mid-September to enjoy Zumba workouts in the gymnasium, via Zoom. The Latin-inspired exercise fitness program, considered one of the most fun and versatile fitness crazes in some time can burn an average of 369 calories in one 60-minute session. The […]
Dismas Charities Diersen Residents Graduate From Goodwill Program
2020-10-26
Fourteen residents of the Louisville-based Diersen Substance Abuse Program graduated from Goodwill’s Virtual Soft Skills Academy Re-entry Class. The federally-funded program, launched last year, is designed to break the cycle of poverty, crime and incarceration in America, according to Director Ronyal Horton. One of the objectives is to ensure that the graduates become responsible citizens, […]
Dismas Charities Clarksburg’s Pyredoodle Rosie Brightens The Day For Staff, Residents
2020-10-21
Rosie, a two-year-old Pyredoodle, is registered as a diabetic alert dog. She also serves Clarksburg West Virginia residents with her calming nature, relief from anxiety and loneliness, encourages communication, and reduces blood pressure. Rosie roams the facility and interacts with residents and staff alike. Here she poses for the camera with Employment Specialist Charles Owens. […]
‘Covidnator’ Strikes Fear In Hearts Of Germs; “Once Again, Dismas Charities Leads The Way”
2020-07-15
It’s nickname is the “Covidnator”, but it’s title – the Apache Tomahawk 2000 UVC Germicidal Light Tower – is much more impressive. And Dismas Charities has two of them to help the organization fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The portable Ultraviolent Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) light tower, pictured above between National Risk Manager Tony Davenport (left) and […]
Dismas Charities St. Ann SAP Obtains AODE Licensure
2020-07-10
In another Dismas Charities first, the St. Ann Substance Abuse Program has been fully licensed as an Outpatient Alcohol and Other Drug Entity (AODE) facility. The licensure was awarded January 28 by Surveyor Will Hendrickson of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This approval was the culmination of many months of preparation, compiling documentation […]
Dismas Charities Savannah Resident Helped With Tie
2020-07-06
Before signing out for a job interview and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Resident Douglas Freed (right) needed help with his tie. Resident Monitor Martez Arnold came to the rescue by adjusting the uneven and backward knot. Like Us On Facebook!
Dismas Charities St. Ann Holds Virtual AA Meetings; Participants Call For More!
2020-06-08
Support Services Coordinator James Campbell (standing) helped arrange for a virtual AA meeting at the St. Ann campus. The event was so well received that the attendees requested more virtual meetings. Notice the “social” distance between the chairs. Like Us On Facebook!
