PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release on July 13, 2005

Contact: William J. Smith, (718) 556-7150

D.A. Donovan presents funding for Summer Camp at P.S. 44, Serving “At-Risk” Youth in the Mariner’s Harbor Area
***UAU Camp Will Host Activities for 100 Youth in July & August ***

STATEN ISLAND, NY – Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. today announced that his office has provided funding, utilizing funds forfeited from criminals, to United Activities Unlimited (UAU) to operate the UAU 2005 Summer Camp at P.S. 44, serving 100 children ages 6-12 years in the Mariner’s Harbor community. District Attorney Donovan formally presented a check in the amount of $31,250 to UAU’s Chief Executive Officer, Louis DeLuca, at a ceremony held at the Maple Parkway school.

“My office has been aggressively seeking to obtain asset forfeiture from convicted criminals who have profited from illicit activities,” stated District Attorney Donovan. “That effort bears fruit when I am able to provide these much needed funds to support programs such as this camp which will be a healthy alternative to these kids this summer. I would like to congratulate United Activities Unlimited for the positive difference that they have made in the lives of our youth.”

Louis DeLuca, CEO of UAU, stated, “When we lost the New York State funding for our P.S. 44 programs, I was devastated. My immediate concern was for the 6 to year olds who are usually in our camp who would now be left to roam the Mariner’s Harbor development during the day. I brought my concerns to D.A. Donovan and he said he would be able to fund the camp from forfeiture assets. In reality, he took the funds from the bad guys and gave it to the good kids in Mariner’s Harbor. We are grateful to the District Attorney for his concerns for the youth of Staten Island.”The District Attorney’s funding will provide for personnel, program (gym, play yard, first aid, shirts, arts and crafts) supplies, admissions, bus transportation, snacks and refreshments.

The camp will run Monday through Friday, concluding on August 19th and will include: social skills training, recreation, counseling, health and hygiene workshops, conflict resolution and anger management sessions, as well as cultural and fun experiences.

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