Hitting bottom can be the beginning

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Mimi Silbert founded the rehabilitation center Delancey Street Foundation (San Francisco, CA) to give former criminals, drug abusers, prostitutes and others the opportunity to overcome their problems and become productive citizens. The foundation is entirely self supporting.

Cover Story, Community-based rehabilitation, Silbert, Mimi, Delancey Street Foundation

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Dads who shaped up a school

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A high school staff who works with students mostly from single-parent homes asked for help from parents. A 'Security Dads' program was started and the students have benefited from the care and concern, as well as being able to hold more school functions.

Portrayals, High schools, Volunteerism, Single-parent family, Single parent family

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A team that wins every time

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Don Wardlow is a blind baseball commentator who works with a sighted partner. The two announce for a minor league team in New Britain, CT. Wardlow tells sports stories and gives statistics while his partner calls the plays.

Media coverage, Blind, Blind persons, Baseball, Sportscasters

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