Psalm 23 - Community
Endorsements

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"...has the full support"
“As an organization, we have found this recovery house to
be committed to its programs and the rehabilitation of clients residing at the facility. Given the nature of
and the proliferation of Recovery Facilities, Community Corrections is always thankful when a Recovery House
is consistent in its program, treament of clients and professionalism of its staff. Psalm 23 Transition
Society is one such program in Abbotsford and has the full support of Abbotsford Community Corrections
office.”
Ivor
Day, Local
Manager
Mission / Abbotsford Community
Corrections
"a viable and effective resource"
“We have frequently referred our
clients to Psalm 23 for transition into the community and aftercare. Marvin and his staff have consistently met the
needs of our clients and we have come to regard his transitional house as a viable and effective resource in the
Fraser Valley area. We fully support the efforts of Psalm 23 and wish them continued
success.”
Jim Ligertwood,
Manager of Counselling
Services
The Salvation Army
Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Rehabilitation
Centre
"accepted my friend, just as Christ accepted us without
judgment"
“I had the opportunity to see God’s purpose for Psalm 23
when I brought a battered, bloodied and bruised friend who desperately was seeking help for his addiction, to
Marvin late one night. Marvin accepted my friend, just as Christ accepted us without judgment, and brought
him into his home. Through simple intentional acts of kindness partnering with Love Abbotsford Celebration at
Agrifair, I have worked shoulder to shoulder with these men serving others while serving
God."
Larry
Krause, Letter to Editor
Chilliwack Progress Newspaper
"giving men and their families a true
second chance"
“We commend Psalm 23 on their services, caring staff and
active involvement in the community. Psalm 23 has demonstrated a commitment through its staff and programming
in helping lost and lonely men get out of the struggle of addictions and to introduce them to a new way of
life. Psalm 23 is truly endeavouring to be part of the solution in the Fraser Valley by giving men and their
families a true second chance and we support these efforts.”
Steve
Thompson, Chair - Board of Elders
Mission Alliance Church
"clients frequently ask to go to Psalm
23"
“We at Kinghaven Treatment Centre welcome Psalm 23 as a
part of our community of service to addicted clients. Kinghaven clients frequently ask to go to Psalm 23
following their 10 weeks of intensive treatment so that the transition to the community can be a gradual and
more empowering experience. In Abbotsford, it is very dificult for us to find transitional housing that
respects the needs of the clients and treats them in an honorable and respectful
manner.
Psalm 23 is always our first
choice of such houses because of the manner in which they address client issues. Kinghaven's experience with Psalm
23 has always been very positive and we would support any initiative they might undertake to continue to serve the
addiction population.”
Milt
Walker, Executive
Director
Kinghaven Treatment
Centre
"have a very good "succcess"
rate"
"We here at Love Abbotsford feel that Psalm 23 Transition
Society has a very good program working with those struggling with addictions. They have a very good
"succcess" rate for those completing the programs and Marvin Declare's leadership of the residents is
straight forward and honest. We highly recommend this organization."
Kevin
Boese, Coordinator
Love Abbotsford
"doing a great job of getting men reintegrated into society
and away from the addictions"
"Marvin has walked where many of our addicted youth are
walking and he understands them and their need for help. Psalm 23 is doing a great job of getting men
reintegrated into society and away from the addictions that had held them captive. Our community is well
served by Psalm 23 and I believe worthy of our support.”
Tony de
Waal, Area Director
Restorative Justice
"have witnessed the highest level of character and
integrity"
"They display an admirable passion to help the community at
large, and individual men specifically, by offering vital teaching, training, support structure, spiritual
guidance, encouragement and shelter to men who are seriously seeking to see their lives transition back to
health.
In every venue where I have observed Psalm 23, I have
witnessed the highest level of character and integrity which enables me to unhesitatingly recommend them to
you for your support."
Jim
Penner, Senior
Pastor
Immanuel Fellowship Baptist
Church
"a positive, progressive organization that is a significant
contributor"
“As a fellow service provider in the Abbotsford and Mission
area, I have found Psalm 23 to be a positive, progressive organization that is a significant contributor to
the growth and social development within our area.
Psalm 23 has demonstrated a commitment to providing quality
service through its staff and programming. Psalm 23 has also demonstrated a willingness to work closedly with
other agencies to help provide the best possible service to participants, and as a result, has developed
productive and positive relationships in the community.
It is my professional and personal opinion that Psalm 23 has the qualifications and networking ability to successfully identify
and address the concerns of our addicted community. I am confident that not only will they address the
concern, but they will also provide alternatives and positive objectives to alleviate the ever-imposing
problem.
Triangle Community Resources, Inc. would be very pleased to
support Psalm 23 and look forward to helping in whatever capacity we are able.”
Brian
Chiasson, Contracts Manager / Owner
Triangle Community Resources Inc.
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