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Help From Johns Hopkins Medicine Employees on MLK Day of Service

FRP Video Creation

The Family Recovery Program Inc. will be having a video for public display with in the next couple of months. We were fortunate to have Michell J.- a Sage Center graduate and an FRP graduate participate in the filming of this video. Michelle shared her personal story and how being in FRP and Sage Center helped her regain custody of her children and stability for her sobriety. The Family Recovery Program sincerely appreciates her willingness to openly give of herself so that others may learn from her life.

FRP says goodbye to Juvenile Court Administrator-Dale Hendrick

Debbie Geiger is pictured above with Dale Hendrick-Juvenile Court Administrator during his retirement celebration on  7.31.19. Dale retired after 26 years of service to the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Juvenile Division. Dale worked with The Family Recovery Program assuring that the work that we do was acknowledged within the Circuit Court. We wish him a happy retirement.

New Project

The Family Recovery Program, Inc., an established nonprofit located in Baltimore city, owner of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg building at Sage Center (Sage Center) located at 1209 N. Rose St. is excited about the opportunity to purchase five townhomes located on Milton Ave. The properties back yards are directly in front of our current property located at 1209 N. Rose St. We propose to purchase five units of scattered site housing for the families in the Family Recovery Program.

The grouping of homes purchased for this project will be called Sage II. Sage Center has 23 apartments in congregate style living. Sage Center has 18 two-bedroom units and five three-bedroom units. Each second and or third bedroom with in the current layout has a set of bunkbeds which allows for two children per a room. Each family has their own apartment with 24-hour supervision from security staff. The Sage Center also has Case Managers and other housing staff to support their residency. There are washers and dryers on-site for convenience. As parents progress through Sage Center, they will be allowed to apply for one of the homes on Milton St. otherwise known as Sage II. Families residing in Sage II will continue to receive services from Sage Center staff but on a reduced frequency.

Sage II will be a step-down program for those families who currently reside at Sage Center, are in good status, participating in program activities, completing all required drug tests, and having had their child neglect case closed. The police, fire, emergency services, medical resources, public transportation and social services are all within a 1-mile radius of the projected site. Four townhomes will be converted into a two bedroom/bath unit and one unit will have three bedrooms and one bath.

Congrats to Both Students

The Family Recovery Program, Inc. believes in the power of learning and collaboration. Dr. Jocelyn Gainers, Executive Director, worked with intern, Sakeenah Boyd-University of Baltimore, over the entire summer semester.  Ms. Boyd’s project centered around preparing the agency for seeking CARF accreditation. Her excellent work was discussed with her intern supervisor, Professor Alan S. Weisman who is pictured in the photo above with Ms. Boyd and Dr. Gainers. Professor Weisman and Dr. Gainers worked with another student last semester-Ms. Crystal Griffin. Congrats to both students.

Dr. Jocelyn Gainers and Sage parent Monique K. were Guest Speakers for ZONTA Club

On Thursday, July 24^th, 2019, Dr. Jocelyn Gainers-Executive Director of The Family Recovery Program, Inc. and Sage parent, Monique K. were guest speakers for the ZONTA Club of Howard County. The ZONTA Club, an international organization that empowers women through service and advocacy, is interested in the work of the Family Recovery Program. We hope to partner in the future. Monique K. shared with the group her personal story and how she has made changes with the help of the program that positively impact both her family and community.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrates Sisterhood Month with the families of the Sage Center

On March 30, 2019 the ladies of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Baltimore Metropolitan Alumni Chapter, visited the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at Sage Center to participate in activities with the parents and children. The day started as a celebration of sisterhood month for the sorority. All of the residents received care packages filled with much-needed sanitary products and other items. After the distribution of the products, the families and sorority sisters enjoyed spending time outside working on planter boxes and preparing the ground for a new plantings which will occur later in the month. The event was truly enjoyed by all- especially the little kiddies!

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FRP Executive Director Meets with Congressman Elijah Cummings March 20th 2019

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My sisters place

On 1/30/19 staff of The Family Recovery Program and residents of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building at Sage Center traveled to My Sister’s Place-(a local homeless shelter for women in Baltimore city) to provide lunch, love and hope to the ladies who came in from the cold for a hot meal. We served a delicious meal of barbequed chicken, rice, vegetables, roll and a brownie. During our lunch service, one of our staff (Keith Matthews) provided live vocals which everyone enjoyed tremendously. One of the ladies shared that our presence during lunch truly lifted her spirits. Giving back is important to us as an organization and it is important to those that we serve. We can’t wait until our next opportunity to serve!
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Johns Hopkins Martin Luther King day of service 1/25/19

On Friday, the 25th of January 2019 31 employees from Johns Hopkins visited the offices of the Family Recovery Program on Gay Street in Baltimore. They came out to paint, have fun and give back. The team begin by taking on the major projects and determined what areas needed paint the most. Once they determined the plan, they put on their crafty T-shirts and went ahead and painted, and painted and painted. Everyone who participated described having a great time. Several of the employees shared that this was an opportunity that really enjoyed as they took a break from their day-to-day work. They described that they were moved by the work that we do at the Family Recovery Program and were honored to be working at our facility. It is opportunities like this when other agencies believe in the work we do and give back, that we feel the most blessed. This is the second time that the Johns Hopkins family has come out and painted for the Family Recovery Program. Last year, at the same time, they visited our building on Rose Street and painted murals and painted apartments around the facility. Thanks again to Johns Hopkins for sharing your resources, and employees and for selecting us as a designated recipient of staff service hours for the Martin Luther King Day of Service.

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