“Efrain” came to the Recuperative Care Program after a partial foot amputation as a result of uncontrolled diabetes. His recuperation period was only anticipated to be approximately 2 weeks. He and RCP staff were challenged by a very long, prolonged healing process due to multiple infections that occurred, despite many changes in medication and almost …
14th Annual Needs ‘N Wishes Holiday Fundraiser Sponsored by: South Bay Seniors – People Helping PeopleFor Our County’s 40 Prado Homeless Services Center – SLOSLO Noor CIinic (free health clinic for the uninsured)PHP’s Portable Shower Project (for the homeless)December 14th, 2019Open House from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM South Bay Community Center (behind the skate …
Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 12:00 PM (noon) http://www.avilabeachpolarbearplunge.com/ 2020 Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge Insert
His “previous life” involved drugs, gang activity and several arrests, which ended up with him spending time in prison. Once in prison he turned his life around and came out determined to make some changes. He came to 40 Prado in February and was able to find an employer willing to see beyond his past. …
This female client originally came to the RCP (Recuperative Care Program) last spring. She had been living in her car for over one year since fleeing from a violent relationship. She was in need of hip surgery (on both hips) but due to her being morbidly obese, she was unable to safely have the surgery …
40 Prado has seen a steadily growing number of seniors (over age 65) over the last 6 months. Most of these individuals have less than $1,000 in monthly income and are becoming increasingly frail. In July, the CEO of the Atascadero Christian Home visited 40 Prado – she was so affected by the number …
When this participant entered the Recuperative Program, she had been living in her car, was a domestic violence survivor and had fallen on hard times. She had been hospitalized for severe anemia but her hip became the main focus of her recuperation. It had gotten so bad that she could not walk without tremendous pain. …
