ACRPkids April 2007
ACRP’s Summer Treatment Program (STP)
The STP program, developed by Dr. William Pelham, is internationally recognized. It has been named as a “Model Program in Service Delivery in Child and Family Mental Health” by two separate divisions of the American Psychological Association and program of the year (2003) through CHADD. ACRP’s replication of the program has been recognized at the International Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Conference in Denver, Colorado (2003), Nashville, Tennessee (2004) and Dallas, TX (2005) as one of 20 innovative programs that services children and families with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the United States. Dr Pelham’s program, based at the State University of New York at Buffalo, has operated at Cleveland Clinic, UCLA, NYU, University of South Carolina, Canada, and Japan. continued.....
ACRP’s Buffettman Beach Party Fundraiser a Success!!
We want to take this opportunity to thank you—our friends, family members, co-workers and sponsors for your support of the 2007 Buffettman Beach Party. Thanks to you, ACRP was able to meet our goal for this fundraiser. All proceeds will be spent on activities or services for the children & adolescents in our program.
We really hope you had a good time.
If you have any suggestions for next year’s beach party please contact us.
Hope you have a great summer!!
Mark your Calendars
ACRP’s 2008 Buffettman Beach Party
Saturday, March 29, 2008
The Riverhawks Fly In
The Johnstown Riverhawks came to visit the ACRP/St. Michael’s School students in March. The Riverhawks football players came to speak with the students and answer questions about the team. The students were interested in how long the players where on the team, what other career opportunities they were pursuing, and how they get ready for a game. After talking with the students, the football players had the students show their best touchdown dance. They enjoyed showing off their dancing skills along with creating new dances for the players.
Junior Achievement Arrives at ACRP/St. Michael’s School
Junior Achievement (JA) arrives at St. Michael’s for the school year. JA is the successful bridge between education and business. JA has a unique approach that integrates program materials, training, and support. Sherri Slavick works at CTC as an Educational Technology Instructional Designer. She heard about the JA program from a co-worker and has been involved with the program for three years. She has been visiting St. Michael’s weekly for a semester. Sherri enjoys helping the students and making a difference in their lives. She discussed the economic difference between staying in school and dropping out.
A Note From the Executive Director
ACRP will be initiating it’s 10th year of Summer Therapeutic Activities Program (STAP) this summer. ACRP serviced 24 clients the first summer of operation and serviced over 250 children and adolescents at 8 different sites last summer (2006). ACRP hopes to expand services to Clearfield County this summer. For more information please call our toll free number at 1-888-308-6783 or contact the ACRP office in your area.
St. Gregory’s Church – Daisytown
A special thanks to Father Bob Ruston and the St. Gregory’s Church in Daisytown who selected ACRP to receive a portion of their proceeds from their fish fry held on Good Friday, April 6th. Also a special thanks to the ACRP employees who volunteered their time to help at the St. Gregory’s fish fry: Dawn Amenti, Bev Bender, Lynette Sottile, Ann Stenger, Amy Dunbar, Jeff Dunbar, Tammy Beas. We would also like to thank the staff who came in and ate dinner or ordered take-out for themselves to support this fundraiser.
Great Pennsylvania Cleanup at Prince Gallitzin
ACRP will participate in an environmental cleanup day at Prince Gallitzin State Park on Saturday April 21 from 10 am to 3 pm. Work will range from raking leaves, picking up trash and light maintenance chores. For information contact Michelle Shetler at 814-647-1005 or Jim Buday at jbuday@acrpkids.org
Earth Day Project scheduled in Stackhouse Park
ACRP will participate in an Earth Day project to remove invasive plant species on Sunday, April 22nd in Stackhouse Park. Joining ACRP and the Stackhouse Park ranger will be Starbucks Coffee employees, juvenile probation officers with clients and several church groups. This is a good opportunity to work outdoors with clients. Start time is tentatively set for 9 am.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
ACRP’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, August 13, 2007
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Join us for lunch, 18 holes of golf, refreshments on the course and a great dinner in the Alpine Room.
Sponsorship packages available.
For more information or to be on the mailing list, call at ACRP at 535-2277
Proceeds to Benefit At-Risk Children & Families in our Community
Dominion Community Impact Awards
The Alternative Community Resource Program was recognized at the Dominion Community Impact Awards Luncheon this month at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. ACRP was awarded this honor because of the agencies ongoing community service work. Frank Janakovic, Executive Director; Dave Haschak, Program Director; and Jim Buday, Program Supervisor attended the luncheon on behalf of ACRP and were presented with an award highlighting this achievement. The Impact Awards are given by the Dominion Foundation to recognize organizations that have helped to make their communities better places to live and work.
