Dear Family Member: Thanksgiving has a rich history, and in many ways, it is the history of America. Thanksgiving dates back to the time when the pilgrims reached America and were greeted warmly by the Native Americans. In the course of time, these pilgrims mixed into the culture and life of the Native Americans, which
Dear Family Member: For the past 33 years of DAP ministry, we have not had a successful story from a client between the ages of 18-29. Several have graduated from the program, but all have regressed. We have come to the conclusion that men this age have not experienced the pain and suffering of losing
Dear Family Member: These are trying times for all of us. This pandemic has changed the world ‘overnight.’ This is why we want to share our challenges and blessings with you. First, we want to thank you so much for your donation for the bathroom improvement. To date, we have received $9,000, almost half of
Dear Family Member: We want to share some great news with you today. The Recovery Home exterior painting IS FINISHED. The men did a fantastic job with the assistance of mentor, Marlon James. Mr. James was really pleased with the professional work done by our amateurs. That’s just God! We invited our Heavenly Father each
Dear Family Member: What do the words, “Work in Progress” mean to you? Here at Drug Alternative Program, this phrase means something very special to the clients who come to us desiring to find hope as they struggle with addiction. As they embark on a new life, we often hear our young men express the
Dear Family Member: For over 30 years, here at DAP, we have reached out to those around us who Jesus said were our neighbors. And in return, we have witnessed as people, who by their very presence in our lives each day, have gone above and beyond to support Drug Alternative Program. These individuals often
Dear Family Member: We received a greeting card that said, “Distance Makes the Heart 6 Ft. Fonder.” Well, we are practicing social distancing, washing our hands and wearing masks. This Coronavirus – COVID 19 has turned the world upside down ‘overnight.’ The Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, pg. 11 says, “Great changes are soon
Dear Family Member: If ever the words “family” have taken on a depth of meaning, it is right now. Over the last few weeks, we have all found out how very attached we are all over the world. What we do in California and Alabama and everywhere in between has the potential to affect those
Dear Family Member: In the words found in the book of Philemon, we find these encouraging thoughts: “Yes, my brother and sister, let me have some profit from you in the Lord. Cheer and refresh my heart in the Lord.” Indeed, it is your continual support that has for over 30 years helped to buoy
Dear Family Member: Over 30 years ago, God gave us a burden — to help men who were struggling with addiction beat whatever problem they were fighting. We knew the statistics were against us. Men who face drug addiction are some of the most difficult to cure. But we also knew that our God is able.