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CRR traces its roots to Zion Cathedral Church of God formerly known as Little Zion Church of God in Christ, located in Freeport, New York. CRR founder Renee Allen Mitchell with the support of Senior Pastor Bishop Frank White, devoted their resources to the ministry of the total man.
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Recognizing that people of faith often are reluctant to seek help outside of the four walls of the church, and following the AIDS related death of several members in 1988 a ministry of faith, health and recovery was birth. Psycho-spiritual counseling based on biblical principles was provided to members and address the health and faith beliefs of the congregation. Services were provided in the basement of the church for three years over time the demand for services increased. Counseling services emphasized the authority of God to use professionals everywhere in and out of the church setting.
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The Center for Rapid Recovery was incorporated as a non profit 501 (c) (3) organization in February 1994; the governing members adopted the By-laws and approved the appointment of a six member Board which met for the first time in February 1995. Tax exempt status for the newly formed 501(c) 3 was granted on September 5, 1995. Shortly thereafter, CRR leased with the option to buy (virtually with no money down) a 5500 square foot building located at 312 Greenwich street in Hempstead, New York. CRR open its doors on December 28, 1995 during one of New York's worst snow and served its first client. Within the same year CRR received funding to operate a 24 bed supported housing program for persons with mental illness, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. Within an 18 month period CRR received licensure as a Medically Supervised Out-patient Substance Abuse Clinic. To God Be the Glory!
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