The Berks Community Action Program (BCAP) teamed up with ADAPPT (Alcohol & Drug Addiction Parole & Probation Treatment) reentrants on August 11th to share in a day of community service at the College Manor Pool. The site was offered to ADAPPT as a thank you for all the much needed work reentrants did at the pool over the summer. Everyone enjoyed the special event and sharing with those in need. The reentrants fed 107 homeless individuals from three different shelters. ADAPPT reentrants assisted in setting up the tables and stands, cooking, cleaning and serving. The staff and reentrants at the facility have a close relationship with the City and commit to a large amount of community service for local organizations.
“We are proud to provide opportunities for community service at ADAPPT,” said Michael Critchosin, Facility Director. “Community service supports the GEO reentry programming we provide by creating opportunities for reentrants to give back to society, to experience the rewards of positive actions and develop pro-social skills by working with others in all levels of society.”
Staff and reentrants were extremely honored to have in attendance Magisterial District Judge Tonya A. Butler and BCAP Coordinator Patti Wright. Reentrants were thrilled to assist the special guests as well as the homeless, sharing compassion towards all.
“We at ADDAPT are dedicated to identifying and utilizing the strengths of reentrants to empower them to make positive change,” said Dawn Martin, Assistant Facility Director of Programming at ADAPPT. “Community service teaches our reentrants the benefit of giving back to society, while ultimately assisting them in recognizing that change is possible.”
