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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (May 28, 1986)
Paye b, Portland Observer, May 28. lyb b Campaign to End Drug Abuse Gets National Recognition b\ Alriiinder H Jo n n Rev Vincent Allen, a hold and in novativc Baptist preacher, who once ministered to prostitutes on the streets ol Washington. D C . has received a prestigious “ Man of Good W ill'' award lor his ambitious efforts to break the spiraling cycle of crime and death caused by inner-city drug abuse Presenting the award on behalf ol the Way to Happiness f oundation. Cynthia Mv Giver called Allen "an outstanding example of a minister who has both the v ision and the courage to lake his minis try to the people who need it most troubled drug abusers, and more impor tantly. our south " The W as to Happi ness f oundation is a national orgam/a non based in l.os Angeles which is con ducting a series ol sash awaid contests to encourage children and teens to Cynthia McGIver « f I hi- Wav lu Happiness Foundation presents a special ‘ M a i l nt Good W ilf award Io Rev. A invent Mien, Director of the Substance Abuse Partnership Program. adopt and live by a trong. ethical value system Allen's award came during the resent power-packed anniversary event ol the Substance Abuse Partnership Program (SAPPl. the church based, anti drug group founded by the minister over a year ago Congressman W alter f aun troy, one of the speakers at the event and memher of the Congressional Black Caucus, called the program "in dispensible", slating we re going to lick the drug problem when the most sensitive people have the courage to act in their neighborhoods I've always tv lieved the most sensitive arc those who regularly attend church because it s voluntary and spiritual I ) C Judge I uke Moore stressed that the program “ has the proper thrust and the necessary moral underpinnings We need that catalyst, that spiritual force, and that can only he lound in a church sponsored program " SA P P has two main activities, pre vention and intervention The interven lion effort utilizes ministers to add a rciigiousZmoral element to the counsel mg o f drug abusers seeking to reform The prevention sicfc centers around • The Way to H appiness", a non religious booklet which details a com mon sense, modem day moral code I he internationally popular booklet has lowered thelt rates in hotels where it has been placed in the nxunv In W alts. l.os Angeles. the booklet has heen credited with a dramatic decrease in the crime rate "T h e key thrust of our prevention program ". Allen explained. is n> show young people that despite mx tai and economic banters, thev can sue seed and tx happy by following a trad' tional salue system Allen plans to expand his drug prog ram Io lavs Angeles. New > ork tious ton, Miami and several other major cities throughout the country Before King George IV of England ordered a set of boots made to tit each ol his feet, shoes were de signed to be worn on either foot Echo Theatre & Do Jump Announce Children's Summer Camp! Hits summer. Do Jump Movement I heater Company members share their skills, talent and creativity with chil dren aged 3-12 Robin Lane. Do Jump's Artistic Director. K K Finn, Registered Music therapist and Caro lyn Hol/man. Portland Mime Ihcatre and Do Jump member are among those scheduled to aid children in learning new skills, cieating performances and having tun Activities include gyninas- tics, trapeze, acrobatics, music (vocal and insliumeiit.ill. mime andclowning Come (oin us* I I k * camp runs 9.30 a ill noon. Monday I hursday Term I June 23 - July II lenn II July 14 August I Cost is S'MI per term Classes till quickly and enrollment is limited, so register early' l.cho Theatre is heated .a ISIS S . l 1 ' i t \ v c iin -.ii H a w th oriK‘i Call 231-1232 lor more informa tion or to register Echo Ihcatre is a non prolil organization I work an honest day. I want an honest deal We live in a country full of people who work hard for their money... and demand a fair shake in return. 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