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AADAP Celebrate's Lunar New Year 2010 - Year of the Tiger
The Young Cloud Lion Dance Team from IYCC performed the traditional lion dance for the Lunar New Year celebration at AADAP's Corporate Office on February 12, 2010. AADAP thanks the IYCC staff and youth for organizing an enjoyable and informational celebration. Happy Lunar New Year!

Dr. Darryl Inaba Presents on The Evolving Science of Relapse & Recovery at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens February 5, 2010
Well over 100 in head count, Dr. Darryl Inaba's presentation was a success and provided a wealth of information to all attendees. AADAP sincerely thanks Dr. Inaba and his team his team members, Paul Steinbroner & David Okimoto, for coming to Los Angeles to share his knowledge and expertise.

Congratulations to 2010 Dinner Dance Graduates!
AADAP is happy to announce the official graduation of the 2010 Dinner Dance Therapeutic Community Graduates; Clete, Dora and Derrick. The graduation was held at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens in in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles on January 30, 2010.

AADAP is Northrop Grumman's '09 Holiday Giving Program Recipient
Northrop Grumman Employees generously contributed $1000 worth of toys and a $1000 check to AADAP as part of their Holiday Giving Program on December 11th.

AADAP Celebrate's Martin Luther King Day
Organized by Outpatient Unit, the OP staff and clients sang together as a choir, in honor of Dr. King and the path he paved.

Youth Outpatient had another successful graduation for Conner P. standing next to his counselor Ray P. on January 21, 2010

Olympic Academy Resident Hits a Home Run in Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 "Team Think Blue" Art/Essay Contest
L to R: Tommy Lasorda, Dodger Manager, 2009 stands next to Olympic Academy's residential client, Ryo R., along with Kaiser Permanente Medical Representative. We congratulate Ryo for taking 1st Place in the 9th Grade Level! To view more photos, please visit: www.imageactive.com/
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Olympic Academy's (OA) Newly Remodeled Kitchen
Stainless steel cabinetry, countertops, sink and under counter refrigerator (donated by Charlie's Fixtures) are the welcomed additions to AADAP's OA Residential facility. Making our meals for the day has become more convenient and is a refreshing experience.

Youth Outpatient Treatment celebrated youth drug court graduation on
November 12th, 2009

Veterans Day Celebration held on November 6, 2009
Employment Access staff organized the annual Veterans Day celebration featuring special Veteran guest speakers from both within and outside the agency. We honor all Veterans for their willingness to sacrifice and thank them for their service to our country.

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Ronnie Nakashima Support Committee Community Meeting

A Committee has been formed to help Ronnie Nakashima, who is presently incarcerated and is up for parole on May 6, 2010. This is an organizing meeting for all interested individuals to discuss ways to collaborate and ensure that Ronnie has a fair parole hearing. Please refer to AADAP’s publication link to read a recent article about Ronnie:
http://www.aadapinc.org/publications/ricepaper/2010_0203.pdf

What: Community Gathering headed by the Ronnie Nakashima Support Committee, sponsored by AADAP, Inc. and Yellow Brotherhood Chaired by Nick Nagatani

Where: AADAP Corporate Office, Community Room 1st Floor
2900 South Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016

When: March 20, 2010, Saturday 11:30 am

RSVP: Nick Nagatani - nicknagatani@aol.com
Rahimah Shah - (323) 293-6284 ext. 276 or rshah@aadapinc.org
Jennifer Kelchner - (323) 293-6284 ext. 256 or jkelchner@aadapinc.org.


 

For information about admission into one of AADAP’s drug treatment programs, please contact one of the following individuals.

For Adult Residential Treatment, contact Lauren Lee, Intake Counselor, at 323-293-6291.

For Adult Outpatient Treatment, contact Jocella Hurd Collins, Intake Counselor, at 323-295-0262.

For Youth Outpatient Treatment, contact Miriam Ruiz, Youth Outpatient Coordinator, at 310-768-8018.

For Youth Residential Treatment, contact Jimmy Nocon, Olympic Academy Coordinator at 323-933-9022.

Support AADAP by donating to the Asian Pacific Community Fund through Workplace Giving

Established in 1990, the Asian Pacific Community Fund is a network of community organizations focused on enhancing the lives of Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) throughout Los Angeles County. APCF’s mission is to meet the diverse needs of APIs by building healthier communities, developing API leaders, creating a stronger API voice and providing the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

For more information on APCF and its Affiliate Agencies, please visit www.apcf.org or contact Debra Fong at (213) 624-6400.

 

 

 

     

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