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Fr. Floyd Lotito, OFM, Former Deputy Director of St. Anthony Foundation, Dies

Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation: Fr. Floyd Lotito, OFM, Former Deputy Director Of St. Anthony Foundation, Dies



Franciscan Father Floyd Lotito, longtime director of many programs at St. Anthony Foundation since 1970, died on July 14th, 2009. He was 74 years old. Equally at home with A-list socialites and the poorest residents of San Francisco, Fr. Lotito was a passionate advocate for the poor throughout his entire life. In San Francisco, he is perhaps best known… Continue reading

Drug Intervention: Intervention Episode 38: Anthony

Intervention Episode 38: Anthony

Devastated by the death of his sister, Anthony turned to cocaine at age 14. That comfort has turned into a full blown 0 a week habit that is threatening his relationships and his health. This youngest son of a large Italian family is not the only person who must change. His family may need to change as well.

Anthony has a 0 a week crack cocaine habit.
Though employed at his… Continue reading

Christmas at St. Anthony Dining Room

This time last year I was in a really bad situation said volunteer and St. Anthonys rehab program participant Tim Stewart. This year Im employed and volunteering on Christmas day to give back. And tomorrow Ill be back at work! St. Anthonys will served an estimated 4000 meals this on Christmas Day 2009, and gave out gifts of new socks, hats, toiletries, and chocolate bars to guests, thanks to donations and volunteer efforts of Gymboree,… Continue reading

Surfer Anthony Ruffo Brings Drug Rehab Home; Helps Offer Free Week-Long Treatment

Surfer Anthony Ruffo brings drug rehab home; helps offer free week-long treatment
SANTA CRUZ — Big wave surfer Anthony Ruffo is on his way back from addiction, and he wants to bring some of his friends with him.
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Police seeking connections in Kensington assaults, killings
Layered in sweats and a hoodie pulled so tight around her face that only her eyes peered out, a woman who called herself Jessica… Continue reading

Pastor Anthony Buonfiglio Testimony

Founder of the Victorious Overcomers Support Group Substance Abuse Program shares how Jesus saved and instantly delivered him for a 28 year addiction to drugs and alcohol. www.VictoriousOvercomers.net He was involved with the people of organized crime in Brooklyn, NY from the 1950’s – 1977. He was known as Tony “Blackie” Paris

We were contracted to produce a Public Service Announcement for Shaw University’s Alcohol Awareness week by Damen Cromwell (substance abuse counselor) and the… Continue reading

Big Wave Surfer Anthony Ruffo Hopes to Warn Others About Addiction, Faces Possible Prison Term

Tuerk House, Baltimore

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Formerly part of the Lutheran Hospital of Maryland, the Tuerk House is a residential drug treatment facility in Baltimore. The building is attached to the 1876 Hebrew Orphan Asylum, the first Jewish orphanage in Maryland and likely the oldest Jewish orphanage building in the United States. Additional information on the effort by Baltimore Heritage to preserve the Hebrew Orphan Asylum can be found on our website. Please… Continue reading