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POWER Graduates Will be Honored at POWER PROMISES – A Night of Hope

March 15, 2010

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The 2010 POWER PROMISES ~ A Night of Hope event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, at Heinz Field in the West Club Lounge.  One of Pittsburgh’s premier fundraising events, POWER PROMISES will feature graduates of the organization’s gender-responsive alcohol and drug treatment programs whose stories of recovery are a testament to their courage.  The event, hosted by honorary co-chairs Karen Farmer White and Dana & Franco Harris, will include click to continue

Tagged as: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Pittsburgh Nonprofit Organization

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POWER’S Winter Fundraiser is Straight Out of the 50’s

January 11, 2010

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Dinner and Doo-Woop

The calendar may say it’s 2010, but on Wednesday, January 20, POWER will be time-traveling to the ’50s. Dust off your saddle shoes, throw on your poodle skirt, hop in your hot rod, and cruise on over to Atria’s for a blast from the past! click to continue

Tagged as: Add new tag, Addiction, Alcoholism, Health, Pittsburgh Non Profit, Substance abuse

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POWER Receives ‘Champion in Action’ Award

October 23, 2009

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On Wednesday, October 14, POWER was presented with the Champions in Action award from Citizens Bank, WPXI, and Pittsburgh Cares. Champions in Action is a unique initiative designed to reward the non-profit organizations that work so hard to champion change in our communities and make life better for us all.

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Tagged as: Allegheny County Non Profit Organization, Public relations, Treating addiciton

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Riverside Designs and Perlora Show Their Support for POWER

August 19, 2009 POWER
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On Wednesday, September 16, Sunflower POWER, a party to celebrate the launch of the latest design from Riverside Designs+Plates With Purposetm, benefiting POWER (Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery) will be hosted by Perlora Leather in the strip district. There is no charge to attend the event, which includes light fare from Square Cafe and DJ entertainment [...]

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Alumna Describes How POWER Changed Her Life

May 11, 2009 POWER

A few days ago , POWER Executive Director Rosa Davis appeared on Pittsburgh Today Live with Devan, an alumna of POWER House who has been clean and sober for nearly eight years, thanks to POWER.
The interview segment was led by Brenda Waters, KDKA-TV Anchor, POWER Board member, and emcee of POWER PROMISES ~ A Night [...]

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POWER Celebrates the Graduates of Their Recovery Programs

February 24, 2009 POWER

POWER PROMISES ~ A Night of Hope, 2009 benefit is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at Heinz Field in the West Club Lounge.  One of Pittsburgh’s premier fundraising events, POWER PROMISES will feature graduates of the organization’s gender-responsive alcohol and drug treatment programs whose stories of recovery are a testament to their [...]

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Give the Gift of Time, Volunteer at POWER

December 4, 2008 POWER

This time of year we are often asked to give donations of cash and gifts.  Here at POWER we would like offer one more option in the spirit of giving.  Please consider offering the gift of your time.
What You Can Accomplish

You make a real difference in the lives of recovering women (and their children).
You help [...]

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POWER Was Founded on the Belief That Addiction Recovery is Different for Women

November 6, 2008 POWER

POWER helps women with recovery and the issues surrounding alcohol and other drug addictions.  The organization was founded 17 years ago on the belief that treatment for addiction works—and that treatment geared to the specific needs of women works even better. 
Before 1991 there were no halfway house facilities in Allegheny County specifically for women in [...]

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POWER’s Latest Fundraiser is Something You Don’t Want to Miss

September 22, 2008 POWER

Power’s mission is to provide gender-specialized quality treatment & support services to women who are changing their lives through recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.       
where Caesar’s Designs Fine Jewelry Creations
   5413 Walnut Street / Shadyside
when   Wednesday, September 24, 2008
             5:30 p.m. ~ 7:30 p.m. 
Light Refreshments by Square Café
Entertainment by Ken Lamison 
For more information, [...]

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