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Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
Q: When did you complete the program at House of Hope? Joann: I was at House of Hope in 2017 for about 8 months. Q: How has your life changed from when you started the program up until now? Joann: When I started the program, I had been unemployed for some time and didn’t have […]
In January, Southside Center of Hope offically established it’s Young Professionals Board with 13 founding members. Together, the group will work to increase brand awareness for the agency while fundraising and engaging residents, staff, the board of directors, and alumnae in community building activities. Introducing the 2021 Young Professionals Board Members; Blaire Theurekauf, Chairperson, Associate […]
Got a hobby? If not, now could be a better time than any to pick one up! Hobbies can improve a person’s sense of well-being and eliminate feelings of self-doubt. Furthermore, it’s important for those in recovery from addiction to engage in new skills — or revisit old ones — to reverse emotional […]
Southside Center of Hope Executive Director, Yaisa Hagood, recently received a leadership award from the Chicago Foundation for Women’s Southside Giving Circle. The award recognizes Hagood’s contribution to the agency and to the community at large as a female nonprofit leader. In addition to the recognition of her leadership accomplishments, the award comes with a $1,200 grant for Hagood to invest in her own professional development. “This […]
Many people are spending more time at home than ever before. It is important for mothers and their children to find peace at home as a way of reducing stress, staying productive, and maintaining physical and emotional health. For many in recovery from addiction, it can be difficult to break old habits and relax but […]
I am proud to be part of Southside Center of Hope. For 37 years, we have addressed three of the most pressing issues facing women in black and brown communities. In the process, we have restored families by empowering women to create transformational change in their lives. In September 2020, I began my third year […]
Across the world, friends and families come together during the winter months to celebrate the holiday season. Holiday gatherings can provide a much-needed break from our busy lifestyles, but they also can present challenges for those in recovery. The Covid-19 pandemic has only made navigating this time more difficult. Many are struggling to find new […]
The year 2020 has been like no other in my recent memory. So many of us have lost our loved ones this year, some have lost jobs, incomes, and homes. In a year of discomfort and confusion, I draw upon the teaching I learned during my 12 years of attending Catholic School. One of the […]
Finding empowerment in difficult times is one of the best skills you can ever develop. Millions of women right now are feeling totally helpless. They’re drowning in responsibility at work, struggles with domesticity, and feeling as though their voices are not being heard. So, if you have been feeling sick of not having enough confidence […]
According to a recent study, people with substance use disorders may be more likely to become infected and die of COVID-19 because drug use weakens the immune system, inhibiting a person’s ability to fight viral and bacterial infections. Both opioids and COVID-19 also affect breathing, decreasing the ability to properly take in oxygen. This makes the combination […]
