Price Pro is affiliated with the John Volken Academy

I approached the manager of a food store today, which has a role in the rehabilitation of young people with addictions. It is a well run grocery store, in which I can even find my Hungarian kolbassa/pepperoni, and compares with the conventional stores, with a bakery, flower shop and butcher shop all under one roof. The students are courteous, and are generally aged from 18-30. My reason for approaching the manager was to ask them if alongside their rehabilitation, they had some pastoral care, since all of them live in the building next door, and for several months their contact with the outside world is limited, ie television usage etc. I wasn't able to determine if it was similar to a twelve step program or what and if  they do believe in a higher power to call out to. So here below is a little something about them. What struck me is that the manager was totally convinced that these teenagers can do it relying on their own inner resource, and that Jesus is fictitious. I shared with him my testimony of the loss of my daughter, and he did not even say a word. I asked if they had a spiritual angle to their recovery program, and he said that that would instill fear mongering into their clients. According to him, most of the students of this academy have been told things all their lives, and coerced in some way, and spirituality is not something that is on their radar, whatsoever. There are three such facilities, one in Seattle, and one more in Texas. I'm pretty sure you know where I stand on this issue. We are not just physical, intellectual beings but also spiritual. Too bad that a very significant opportunity is missed in these young adults rehabilitation.

The Charity

 is an integral part of The John Volken Academy

PricePro’s main purpose is to support The John Volken Academy(JVA) in its charitable work to help young men and women in their struggle to free themselves from drug and alcohol addiction. This store provides JVA participants with the opportunity to acquire proper life skills, social skills, and job skills. They learn how to become valuable employees, or how to successfully manage their own business, so they can re-join society as productive, contributing citizens. Any proceeds from PricePro sales help fund a portion of this life-changing program.
By shopping at PricePro for your groceries and household goods, you save money and, at the same time, support the fight against addiction. In a very real way, you are helping to change lives, and build a healthier, safer community.

You Win Three Ways:

You save money on items you normally buy.
You help people become productive citizens.
You help build a healthier, safer community.

We invite you to enjoy the PricePro shopping experience and help make a difference in your community. We need and appreciate your support and will work hard to earn and keep your patronage. Thank you!
Price Pro, together with The John Volken Academy is a nonprofit charitable organization registered with the Canadian Government under Registered Charities Reg. No. 87189-1560-RR001