Better People Announces

Sixth MRT Graduation Ceremony

Multnomah County Commissioner Serena Cruz, the Better People Board of Directors and The Better People Alumni Club announce the Fall 2001 Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Graduation.

A record 41 Better People clients have successfully completed twelve steps of the MRT process. In 1999 and 2000, a total of 48 people graduate from Better People, which opened in June 1998. At the March 29, 2001 ceremony, another 30 graduated. So this fall's class is indicative of Better People's outstanding growth.

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 (We regret that we inadvertently scheduled this event on Yom Kippur. Unfortunately, the date could not be changed once we realized our mistake.)

Time: 6:00-6:30 p.m.: Reception/Hors d'oeuvres. 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Testimonies/Ceremony

Location:

Lutheran Inner-City Ministries

4219 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. at NE Skidmore

(Kitty corner to Better People offices)

Portland, Oregon

If you'd like to attend: RSVP to Mamie Powell at 503.281.2663 or powell@betterpeople.org by Friday, September 21, 2001

Here is an excerpt from a written testimonial from a previous Better People graduation:

"I am a 24-year-old single mother in recovery, and it is time for me to make a better life for me and my son. There was a point where I lost control over the crime and the drugs, and they gained control over me. When I started (MRT) I was on welfare, living with others, and not happy. Now I have a good paying job, a management position, have my own car and apartment, and am truly happy."

This is Better People's sixth graduation ceremony. KGW-Channel 8 did a story on the last graduation, whch was held March 30, 2001. Click here to see that story (about one minute to download, courtesy of <INKFORGE> Web Coding), or click here for more information on Better People MRT graduation ceremonies.