Maggie Laventure-Oriol - Bright Future For Haiti Inc

El Rio, a part of the Osborne Association, provides rehabilitation programs and substance abuse treatment to parole violators and felony defendants involved with the criminal justice system as an alternative to incarceration. It accepts referrals from judges, prosecutors, probation and parole officers and community-based organizations. The programs offered by the center include acupuncture and art therapies, educational presentations on chemical dependency and the criminal justice system, vocational counseling and drug treatment programs. It also offers a variety of services, including nutritional support, herbal medicine, individual assessments and counseling, therapeutic support programs and recreational therapies. The additional services offered by the center include urine testing, HIV screenings, evaluations and referrals for ancillary services and health counseling. El Rio is located in Bronx, N.Y.

New Concepts is a community nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities and their families, and is based in Rochelle Park, N.J. Its initial focus was on providing housing with necessary supports and services for people with disabilities. It has grown from one residential home in 1986, to several homes throughout Bergen County, N.J., including group homes, supervised apartments and supportive living plans. Its Achievement Center provides various services, such as vocational training for people with disabilities, as well consumer and family education. New Concepts also conducts recreational activities, such as dance classes, swimming program, trips to nearby places of interest, and parties on special occasions, including Valentine s Day.