New Program Offers a Hand to Former Gang Members
Dr. David Ores and Carlos are giving former gang members and ex-cons a fresh start.
"Fresh Start" is a New York City-based community program that medically removes tattoos based on gang and prison affiliation for FREE. Individuals must qualify first and then "Fresh Start" will remove tattoos from the face, hands and neck area that might interfer with the job interview process.
Prison and gang tattoos, that are visible, inhibit many ex-cons and gang members from getting jobs and moving on with their lives. For this reason, Carlos, a former gang member has joined forces with Lower East Side Doctor David Ores to offer this free service to help people begin again. It also helps people who could not normally afford a tattoo removal procedure, which can cost hundreds of dollars. Dr. Ores and Carlos asked for Help Me Howard to put the word out about their program and we were only too happy to help.
Dr. Ores is a General Practitioner, who also does laser hair removal.
For more information about Dr. Ores and "Fresh Start", go to www.lowereastsidemedical.com
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Hello Howard,
My name is Kieth R. I saw your show about gang tattoos and I appreciate it .. for people who want to get help. I am 24 years old and out of g life for 6 years already. My neck gang tat gets in the way of me getting most kinds of work.
Today Dr. Dave treated a gang tat on my neck thanks to your and your program. It's already on the way out!
I really appreciate it! Thanks Howard
Keep up the good work.
Hello everyone who took their time to read this blog I just wanted to thank everyone for coming by and show love..I wanted to post another comment myself to let everyone know that i am looking for a job position on wich i can work with troubled kids or any kind of organization wich involves working with kids..I would really appreciate it if anyone can help acomplish my goal, I know i did some things in the past and some that can hurt my future but I am really good with kids and have lots of good ideas I would like to share with groups or schools..What i do at this moment is a free service to help others better themselfs and i hope i can better my future with your help thanks....good luck to all those who are trying i know its hard...
Sounds like a good program to me. I'm glad people can change (both physically and mentally).
Hello Howard
My name is Anthony T and Dr. Dave just removed my tear drop tattoos from my face. It was the first session and I'm really happy YOU were able to let me and others know about the really great service he is offering. Thank you very very very much.
It will change my life a lot to have these gone so I can finish school and ask for work. Up to now these old gng tats have been a big burden for me
You're the best
Anthony from the Bronx