Bieber's mom defends Bethesda
19.05.12
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Today, Patti lives with the pop star in California, but has been anxiously following the closing controversy that has inundated the Salvation Army with appeals to keep the 57-year-old Riverview Ave. facility open.
Mallette has been working closely with Elaine Moore, a fellow Stratford native, who was at Bethesda at the same time and who gave birth to a daughter.
Moore, now of Dublin, said she and Mallette have remained close.
Since the Bethesda closing was announced, the two have regularly been in touch by phone and e-mail.
"She is willing to raise public awareness on the importance of the Bethesda residence," Moore said. Mallette continues to work with Sally Ann officials, hoping they may reconsider their plan.
Moore said she and Mallette were among three troubled teen Stratford girls who stayed at Bethesda at the same time and have kept in touch.
A core group of about 25 former residents have banded together to fight the closing.
Source: London Free Press