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The Africentric Personal Development Shop (APDS) news and events page highlights upcoming events, important news updates, APDS outreach and the communal activities we sponsor and support.

31st ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON CELEBRATION

- WHERE: The Boathouse: Confluence Park 679 W. Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215

- WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 2019

The 31^st Anniversary Luncheon Celebration will be held on October 10, 2019 at The Boathouse at Confluence Park from 11:00 AM to 1:30PM.

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For more information, contact us at: APDS (614)253-4448, or in person at 1409 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205.

APDS hones its services to meet community needs

While the Africentric Personal Development Shop may not be well known by the Greater Columbus community, CEO Jerry Saunders Sr. says it has the most important factor down — street credibility. Since 1988, the Near East Side nonprofit has quietly helped take care of the community. The behavioral health care center specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and education classes to prevent, treat and eliminate substance abuse and domestic violence. Recently, APDS focused on its top three programs — substance abuse outpatient treatment, domestic violence intervention education for male batterers and youth prevention services through a summer day camp. By paring back its broader approach, the nonprofit hopes to make a bigger impact, Saunders says. “My passion is to help people help themselves,” he says, adding that APDS has found that it is important to treat the entire family, so he’d like to add family therapy programs in the future. Read Article in the publication SMART BUSINESS »»»

S.M.A.R.T. 2.0 SUMMER DAY CAMP

Nine (9) Week Summer Program
Academic Common Core Based Curriculum
Fine Arts Enrichment Program
Student Health and Fitness Focused
Cultural Awareness Activities
Leadership and Character Building Activities
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education

The S.M.A.R.T. 2.0. Summer Camp will begin enrolling on April 1, 2019 at 12:00PM. All applications must be submitted to APDS 1409 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205. We will not accept payments or applications prior to April 1^st. All families 275% and below the FPL (Federal Poverty Level) the cost is $250.00. All families above the 275% the cost will be $375. Proof of household size and income must be provided.

For more information, contact us at: APDS (614)253-4448, or in person at 1409 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205.