Drug Court Foundation
Drug Court Foundation Update, January 2012
You’re invited: DRUG COURT BREAKFAST
Sincere gratitude to the many Emersonians who once again donated generously to
the Drug Court Foundation. The special collection in January amounted to
$1,268.50 which will help sponsor the Morning STAR Breakfast on February 28,
2012. We hope that all interested Emersonians will come. The speaker will be
Senator John Whitmire and the complimentary breakfast will be held on Tuesday,
February 28, 2012, 7:00 am, at The Parador located at 2021 Binz (the corner of
Binz and Almeda) www.paradorhouston.com If you are interested in attending you can RSVP to Christel Collins at christel@hcdcf.org For directions,
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2021+Binz+Houston,+Texas+77004&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7ADRA_en&um=1&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=0x8640bf9b89cf9d95:0x2ff1c3489ac845e8,2021+Binz+St,+Houston,+TX+
77004&gl=us&ei=hJg6T6m1BJKJ2AWWxumkCg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCAQ8gEwAA
The Harris County Drug Court Foundation was founded as a task force in 2003 by Emerson members and incorporated as a tax exempt organization in 2006. The mission of the Foundation is to support the Harris County Drug Court, Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Program. STAR is an alternative to incarceration for long term drug addicts who have been arrested for a drug or drug related offense. The intensive treatment along with the supervision of a caring team of Court professionals ensures the best success for recovery. The STAR Program has a lower recidivism rate than the traditional criminal court system and results in a 50% savings for taxpayers.
Emerson’s recent contributions will be used to fund Peer recovery coach training for graduates of the STAR program. Peer recovery coaching has been validated as an important aspect for the success of addicts recovery and will be a valuable asset to the Program. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church provided more than $78,000 in seed money for the formation of the Foundation and has continued to support the Foundation both financially and with volunteers. Emerson is the largest supporter of the Foundation in the Houston Community
Recently The Foundation welcomed Apriel Powell-Martin to its Board of Directors. Ms. Powell-Martin is an attorney who works for Methodist Hospitals. Please read more about the Foundation on the website www.hcdcf.org.
You’re invited: DRUG COURT BREAKFAST
Sincere gratitude to the many Emersonians who once again donated generously to
the Drug Court Foundation. The special collection in January amounted to
$1,268.50 which will help sponsor the Morning STAR Breakfast on February 28,
2012. We hope that all interested Emersonians will come. The speaker will be
Senator John Whitmire and the complimentary breakfast will be held on Tuesday,
February 28, 2012, 7:00 am, at The Parador located at 2021 Binz (the corner of
Binz and Almeda) www.paradorhouston.com If you are interested in attending you can RSVP to Christel Collins at christel@hcdcf.org For directions,
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2021+Binz+Houston,+Texas+77004&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7ADRA_en&um=1&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=0x8640bf9b89cf9d95:0x2ff1c3489ac845e8,2021+Binz+St,+Houston,+TX+
77004&gl=us&ei=hJg6T6m1BJKJ2AWWxumkCg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCAQ8gEwAA
The Harris County Drug Court Foundation was founded as a task force in 2003 by Emerson members and incorporated as a tax exempt organization in 2006. The mission of the Foundation is to support the Harris County Drug Court, Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Program. STAR is an alternative to incarceration for long term drug addicts who have been arrested for a drug or drug related offense. The intensive treatment along with the supervision of a caring team of Court professionals ensures the best success for recovery. The STAR Program has a lower recidivism rate than the traditional criminal court system and results in a 50% savings for taxpayers.
Emerson’s recent contributions will be used to fund Peer recovery coach training for graduates of the STAR program. Peer recovery coaching has been validated as an important aspect for the success of addicts recovery and will be a valuable asset to the Program. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church provided more than $78,000 in seed money for the formation of the Foundation and has continued to support the Foundation both financially and with volunteers. Emerson is the largest supporter of the Foundation in the Houston Community
Recently The Foundation welcomed Apriel Powell-Martin to its Board of Directors. Ms. Powell-Martin is an attorney who works for Methodist Hospitals. Please read more about the Foundation on the website www.hcdcf.org.
