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Dr. Allen gives free physical exams to clients at Allen House every
Friday. He meets clients when they first enter the program, and
he and Alice attend most of the graduation ceremonies, said L.A.
CADA Executive Director Juan Navarro.


“He sees firsthand the progress the person makes, both physically
and emotionally, as far as making the changes they need to make

to go back into the community once they graduate,” Navarro
said. “By the time they leave, they are usually working or going
back to school.”


They all know Dr. and Mrs. Allen,
which sends a strong message,
Navarro said.


Fellow Board of Trustees
“When they see community members member, John A. Forbing,
who are so supportive, so caring … it strikes a pose with Dr. Allen in
lets them know there are people in the the BOT robing room before
Convocation in August 2016
community that care,” he said.
“Dr. Allen doesn’t charge a
penny. There are no fees
for any of the work he
does. He gives of his

time. He also
contributes
financially.
So he leads
by example.”


L.A. CADA has 11

locations
throughout Los
Angeles County
providing substance
use disorder treatment
for adults and prevention
services for children.







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