Board Of Directors

Candi Thornton

Founder and Executive Director, Arsola’s Distribution Center and Community Services

For over thirty (30) years, Candi Thornton has been involved in community service. In 1999, in honor of her beloved mother, Arsola, she founded Arsola Inc., a residential safe haven for the mentally, physical and emotionally challenged, formerly incarcerated, survivors of domestic violence, homeless, veterans, and seniors. Arsola’s — A Rebound Service of Life’s Awareness — has provided thousands with housing, food, clothing, fellowship, and other vital services. Thornton possess a uniqueness inspires others to succeed. Called to serve humanity with her wealth of love, patience and tirelessness, her work in the deep east Oakland community has created a path to success and an awareness of a better way of life for hundreds of people. Thornton’s devotion to God and dedication to spreading the word of God through her ministry, has enabled her to impact and empower many lives.

Ms. Thornton’s continually updates her skills and knowledge through continuing education in Human Services, Substance Abuse Counseling and Social Behavioral Sciences.

Education

Degree Programs in Community Social Service, Substance Abuse Counseling, Human Services and Social and Behavioral Science

Certifications

Care and Compliance Group, Inc., Wildomar CA 3/11/2010

Heart Failure

Effective Communication Skills

Essential Technology

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

HIV/AIDS for the Care Provider

Skills for Successful Administrators

Substance and Abuse Treatment

Tuberculosis: Disease and Prevention

Community Education LLC., Hayward, CA

Top 20 Prescribed Medications 3/27/2008

Client Wellness

Service Planning

HIV-TB

Beyond Budget Minded 3/25/2008

Disaster Preparedness

Dementia Behavior Management 1/25/2008

Quality Dementia through Better Health

Fundamentals of Regulation Compliance 1/21/2008

Merritt College, Oakland CA

Recognition of Academic Perseverance 5/18/2004

EOPS Achievement Award

Provider’s Friend, Oakland CA

Incontinence–Prevention and Treatment 4/22/2002

Promoting Healthier Living 3/22/2002

Medication Administration 2/19/2002

Diet Nutrition for the Residential Care Client 1/7/2002

Anger Behavior Management 8/23/2001

T.R.A.I.N. Inc, Oakland CA

Management & Supervision of residential care staff and 5/17/2001

Business operations

35-Hour Administration Certificate Program 1/28/2000