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WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recover (POWER) opened its doors in 1991 with the mission of helping women reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction to alcohol and other drugs, and reducing the incidence of addiction in future generations; and,
WHEREAS, POWER works to create a world where all women struggling with addiction will embrace the journey of recovering and realize the promise of recovery through enhancing and strengthening relationships with children, family, and community; and,
WHEREAS, POWER is the region’s leading provider of gender-responsive, trauma-informed drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and concurring disorders; and,
WHEREAS, POWER’s professional staff of nearly 60 members includes many who are themselves in recovery and know firsthand the challenges and rewards of a free and sober life; and,
WHEREAS, POWER is celebrating their 25th anniversary on May 18, 2016 with the POWER Promises event, a celebration of the hard work of POWER staff and the countless lives they have positively influenced through their 25 years of work; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate POWER, and does hereby declare Wednesday, May 18, 2016 to be “POWER Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.