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October 3, 2007
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(330) 315-3715
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Ziegler Recognized For Local Advocacy
Ted Ziegler was the recipient of the 2007 Summit County Recovery Advocate Award from the Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA) on Saturday, September 29 at the 5th annual Northern Ohio Recovery Celebration held at Quaker Square in Cleveland. The event was co-sponsored by NORA, Inc. and the ADAS Board of Cuyahoga County.
Don Davies, Executive Director of the Summit County ADM Board, represented the Akron area at the Recovery Celebration on September 29 in Cleveland, along with Ted Ziegler, CEO of the Community Health Center, who was honored at the banquet. |
Mr. Ziegler was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the advocacy of persons in recovery through his efforts as CEO of the Community Health Center (CHC) in Akron. The CHC treats over 8,000 patients per year through substance abuse treatment, prevention education, case management and housing for people in recovery.
Currently, Mr. Ziegler serves as the chair of the Summit County ADM Board Levy Campaign. He also serves as the chairperson of the Summit Forum.
The Northern Ohio Recovery Association, Inc. (NORA) is a faith and community based substance abuse prevention and peer recovery support organization providing culturally relevant chemical dependency services to youth, adults and families in Northern Ohio. Awards were also given to advocates in Cuyahoga- Herman Farrow and Lorain County – Craig R. and Lorie M. Caire. For more information on NORA, Inc, visit www.norainc.org.
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