OJAI, Calif., Dec. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- This GivingTuesday
Narconon Ojai staff and supporters raised tens of thousands of
dollars to support its ongoing prevention efforts and to raise
community awareness of the growing addiction crisis.
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that
encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has
grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of
people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. (Source)
This year Facebook generously offered to match all donations to
nonprofits on its platform dollar-to-dollar for the first
7 million dollars raised. The
donations were collected on Facebook's platform utilizing its
donation tools for nonprofits. This allows nonprofits to connect
with their supporters, share success stories, and collaborate on a
truly international level.
Since its inception, Narconon Ojai has closely worked with
government and community leaders in Ventura County. They have helped educate and
empower over a thousand youths to help them understand the harmful
effects of drugs and alcohol, not only for them, but also for their
community. Its prevention program provides a public service to the
community where the residential treatment center is located.
The facility, situated on a 43-acre secluded property with a
hilltop-360-degree panoramic view that stretches from the Ojai
Valley to the Pacific Ocean, provides an ideal setting for those
who need to step out of the high-pressure intensity of their daily
lives and addiction into a space created for them to regain their
self worth and dignity.
In addition, Narconon Ojai has sponsored The Addiction
Podcast (Point of No Return). This weekly podcast raises awareness
on one of the toughest issues an individual or a family has to
face—drug and alcohol addiction—and creates a safe space where
individuals can share their personal stories of struggle and
redemption.
Fabian Padro, the Executive
Director of Narconon Ojai, was especially thankful for the support
of their community efforts. "Having Narconon Ojai join together
with our supporters around the world to allow us this opportunity
to receive a matching gift from Facebook made this a very blessed
GivingTuesday. We understand the importance of prevention and
raising awareness. We are putting the spotlight on the taboo
subject of addiction during this holiday season," stated
Padro.
Narconon Ojai staff are committed to creating a safe and
nurturing environment where every program participant can regain
their strength and make a new beginning. Each client receives
personalized care with attention to their specific situation and
life skills they need to start anew. The goal is a drug free, life
for good.
Media Contact:
Fabian Padro
(866) 824-5027
fpadro@narcononojai.org
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Narconon Ojai Staff
This GivingTuesday Narconon Ojai staff and supporters raised funds
to support drug prevention.
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Narconon Ojai
Narconon International
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