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George Ross was on Straight Inc's Executive Staff starting in 1978. Ross left Straight a couple years later. George Ross then helped to open LIFE in Sarasota, Florida (incorporation date March 1980), Kids Helping Kids in Hebron, Kentucky (incorporation date February 1980, doors opened around August 1981), and opened Possibilities Unlimited in Lexington, Kentucky (incorporated May 1982, opened September 1983).

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LIFE - Sarasota, FL opened 1980

1981

"Drug Program Director Resigns" - Source: Sarasota Herald Tribune. Sarasota FL, May 7, 1981 PDF Format

1989

"New Life For Troubled Teens" - Source: Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, FL, February 17, 1989

"Teen Peer Pressure Fights Drug Use In New Program" - Source: Tampa Bay Times, Tampa, FL, April 30, 1989

"Amazing Faith" - Source: Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, FL, June 5, 1989

1991

"Teen Who Vowed To Reform Is Back In Jail" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, September 7, 1991

1992

"Students Recognized For Going From Bad To Better" - Source: Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, June 25, 1992

"Kids Battling Substance Abuse" - Source: Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, FL, October 1, 1992

1997

"Public Promise Proves Impossible To Keep" - Source: The Lakeland Ledger, Lakeland, FL, March 23, 1997

Possibilities Unlimited, Lexington, KY Opened 1983

1984

"Miscellaneous 1984" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January, August, September, October, December 1984

1985

"Parents Say Children Held Unlawfully In Treatment" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 25, 1985

"The Burdette Family's Story: From Hell Of The World Of Drugs To Recovery" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 26, 1985

"Drug, Alcohol Treatment Available For Teens" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 27, 1985

"The High Cost Of Getting High Paying The Price Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse Takes Love And Money, But Finding Right Treatment Is Difficult" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 27, 1985

"Kicking The Habit: Parents, Teens Face Problem Together" - Source: Lexington Herald Leader, Lexington, KY, May 27, 1985 coming soon

"Drug-Treatment Workers Arraigned On Criminal Charges" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 30, 1985

"Drug Center Director, Six Staffers Face Trial" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, June 12, 1985

"These Tips May Help Parents Turn Kids Away From Drug Use" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 28, 1985

"State Finishes Investigation Of Drug Counseling Center" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, July 3, 1985

"Matching Fund Set Up To Help Drug Program"- Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, July 17, 1985

"Restraint Is Issue In Director's Trial" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 19, 1985

"Teen-Ager Testifies Against Drug-Center Director" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 22, 1985

"Woman Says Threats Used In Drug Program" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 23, 1985

"Ex-Client Of Drug Program Testifies" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 24, 1985

"2 Counts Against Help Center Chief Dropped" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 27, 1985

"2 Counts Of Unlawful Imprisonment Dropped Against Help-Center Director" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 27, 1985

"Defense Witnesses Praise Head Of Drug Rehabilitation Program" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 28, 1985

"Accused Drug Program Director Expected To Testify" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 29, 1985

"Jurors Get Case Against Drug Center Director" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 30, 1985

"Help Center Director Acquitted Of Charges" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 31, 1985

"Acquitted Director Plans Few Changes In Drug Program" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, September 5, 1985

"Financial Problems Threaten Drug Center" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 3, 1985

"Miscellaneous October 16" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 16, 1985

"Unlawful Imprisonment Charges Ended Against 3 At Help Center" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 18, 1985

"A Time Of Decision For A Unique Anti-Drug Program" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 20, 1985

"Trial Involving Drug Center Postponed"- Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, November 26, 1985

"Miscellaneous 1985" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, March, April, May, October 1985

1986

"Charges Against 3 In Drug-Center Case Dropped" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January 29, 1986

"Miscellaneous 1986" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January, February, July, August, October, December 1986

1987

"Drug, Alcohol Center Dedicates New Home" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 17, 1987

"Reception Acquaints People With Lexington Drug Program" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 1, 1987

"Walk To Help Fight Drug Abuse" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 9, 1987

"Police Suspect Drugs Involved In Slaying" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, December 15, 1987

"Cocaine Worth $47,500 Was Found In Apartment Of Slain Lexingtonian"- Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, December 18, 1987

"Cocaine Found At Slain Man's Apartment" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, December 18, 1987

"Miscellaneous 1987"- Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January, June, September 1987

1988

"A Young Man's Troubled Fall Into Darkness" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January 17, 1988

"Ex-Drug User Reaches Out On Radio Show To Help Others" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January 28, 1988

"Program Reflects Progress Against Drugs" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, March, 1988

"Miscellaneous 1988" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, January, June, July, October 1988

1989

"Miscellaneous 1989" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May, August, September 1989

1990

"Miscellaneous 1990" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, March, April, September, October 1990

1991

"Drug-Treatment Program Faces Money Crunch Lexington-Based Operation Considers Closing, Moving"- Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, June 12, 1991

"Drug Center Has Seen Success, Controversy Possibilities Unlimited Facing Financial Crisis"- Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, June 16, 1991

"Controversial Drug Program To Close" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, August 13, 1991

"Miscellaneous 1991" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, February, July, August, 1991

1994

"Speaker Focuses On Teen Substance Abuse" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, October 19, 1994

Kids Helping Kids - 1981-1993, Hebron, KY, then 1993-2008 Cincinnati, OH

1980

"Parents Try To Set Youth Straight" - Source: Cincinnati Post, 3-17-1980

1981

"Parents Involved Before Enrollment" - Source: Cincinnati Post, 11-21-1981

"Kids Helping Kids" - Source: Cincinnati Post, 11-21-1981

1985

"Drug, Alcohol Treatment Available For Teens" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 27, 1985

1986

"High Society Kids, Drugs And Saying 'No'" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH, March 2, 1986

""Man Sues Parents, Treatment Center" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH, August 20, 1986

"Miscellaneous 1986" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, July 25, 1986

1988

"Toughlove Helps Parents Take A Stand On Children's Problems" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH, April 6, 1988

1990

"Kids Helping Kids Plan Seminar" - Source: The Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, April 19, 1990

"Miscellaneous 1990" - Sources: The Kentucky Post and Cincinnati Post, May, August, September, October, November 1990

1991

"The Pain Of Not Knowing - xxxx's Daughter, 17, Missing 10 Months" - Source: The Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, March 27, 1991

"Campbell Official's Lost Daughter Home" - Source: The Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, December 3, 1991

"Miscellaneous 1991" - Source: Dayton Daily News and Kentucky Post, March, April, September, October, November, December 1991

1992

"Miscellaneous 1992" - Sources: Kentucky Post, Lexington Herald-Leader, Evansville Courier & Press, July, September, October, November, December 1992

1993

"Dependency Unit To Leave Site In Hebron" - Source: The Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, October 8, 1993

"Dependency Program Moving To Ohio" - Source: Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati, OH, October 9, 1993

"Miscellaneous 1993" - Sources: Columbus Dispatch, Kentucky Post, Cincinnati Post, April, October, 1993

1994

"Miscellaneous 1994" - Sources: Kentucky Post, Cincinnati Post, April, June, September October, December 1994

1995

"Lax Laws Help Spur Marijuana Boom" - Source: Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati, OH, August 5, 1995

"Miscellaneous 1995" - Sources: Kentucky Post, Cincinnati Post, March, May, June, October 1995

1996

"Deaths - Roger Belanger Put Family First" - Source: Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati, OH, May 9, 1996

"Miscellaneous 1996" - Sources: Kentucky Post, Cincinnati Post, April, May, June, July, August, November 1996

1997

"Second Chance - xxxxxx Puts Drug Problem's Behind" - Source: The Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, April 30, 1997

"Miscellaneous 1997" - Sources: Kentucky Post, Cincinnati Post, April, August, September, November 1997

1998

"Miscellaneous 1998" - Sources: Cincinnati Post, Lexington Herald-Leader, January, May, October, December 1998

2000

"From The Web" - Source: The Repository, Canton OH, January 13, 2000

"Miscellaneous 2000" - Sources: Cincinnati Post and Kentucky Post, March, June, July, December 2000

2002

"'I Didn't Think It Was Normal' - Seminar At Kettering Fairmont Teaches Parents To Avoid, Spot Substance Abuse By Children" - Source: Dayton Daily News, Dayton, OH, March 28, 2002

2003

"Heroin's Popularity Grows - Easier To Get, Less Expensive" - Source: Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati, OH, April 26, 2003

"Attacking The Problem - With Two Friends Dead, 'Good Kid' Enters Rehab, Finds Hope For Future" - Source: Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, April 26, 2003

"Honestly Honorable - UK Student Got A Second Chance With His Child - And A Medal Too Candid Thesis Divulged The Pain Of Rehab" - Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, KY, May 10, 2003

"Miscellaneous 2003" - Source: Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, March, April 2003

2004

"Miscellaneous 2004" - Source: Kentucky Post, Covington, KY, April 2004

2007

"Daughter Straightens Out Her Life With Help From Mom, Kids Helping Kids" - Source: Dayton Daily News, Dayton, OH, March 21, 2007

"Miscellaneous 2007" - Source: Cincinnati Post, Cincinnati, OH, May 25, 2007

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KIDSCOPE - Columbus, Ohio 1986

Kidscope, opened in 1986, was a spin-off of of Kids Helping Kids, which was a spin-off of Straight Inc.

1986

"Foundation Gives $80,000 To Project" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH February 9, 1986

"High Society Kids, Drugs And Saying 'No'" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH March 2, 1986

"Drug Program Gets Teens On Track" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH May 30, 1986

"Rigid Approach Gets Kids On Track" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH November 4, 1986

1986 Miscellaneous - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH May, November, December 1986

1987

1987 Miscellaneous - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH May, August, October, November, 1987

1988

"Columbus Struggling With What-To-Do About Kids On Drugs" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH September 19, 1988

1988 Miscellaneous - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH March, April, October, November, 1988

1989

"Cruelty Takes Warped Forms" - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH July 28, 1989

1989 Miscellaneous - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH March, April, September, 1989

1990

1990 Miscellaneous - Source: The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH February, March 1990

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