April 4th, 2008

East Portland Rotary Club funds PCC scholarships for teens in recovery from addiction.

De Paul Treatment Centers received word that the East Portland Rotary Club will fund Portland Community College enrollment fees for four students at De Paul’s on-site alternative high school. Depending on specific classes, the gift will be in the approximate amount of $1,000.

All of De Paul’s youth clients participate in classes at De Paul’s Alternative High School. The project was designed to address the need to promote higher learning for the students in De Paul’s residential youth treatment program for chemical dependency who have already obtained their high school diploma or GED.

Engaging in academic learning will reinforce the skills learned through treatment and promote a new clean and sober lifestyle for recovering youth. Setting academic goals and achieving them will build self-esteem in these teens and help them reach future career goals.

The new project is one of several recent milestones in De Paul’s efforts to expand the school program, such as the hiring of two new positions, Lead Teacher and GED tutor, and the receipt of full accreditation. As a pilot program for De Paul, the first year of funding through East Portland Rotary Club will be instrumental in evaluating the program and demonstrating results to future donors.

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