Women in Recovery – Angelia’s Story
Angelia, Hyde Park resident, formerly addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol and former client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. Angelia was 21 when she started snorting crack […]
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Women in Recovery – Amanda’s Story
Amanda A., Woodlawn resident, former heroin addict and client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, currently a substance abuse counselor at the organization. Amanda, substance abuse counselor at […]
Women in Recovery – Linda’s Story
Linda Williams is a mother of four children ages 28 to 42. She started drinking alcohol when she was a teen in order to interact with people. Williams became addicted […]
Women in Recovery – Brenda’s Story
When Brenda K. first heard about St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, she quickly dismissed the thought of living there when she learned about the required commitment. “They told […]
St. Martin de Porres House of Hope Legacy Gala
In 1983, God connected me to an incredible business woman turned nun – the late Sister Connie Driscoll. Together, we opened the doors of St. Martin de Porres House of […]
Meet Our New Program Director
We are excited to announce that for the first time in our organization’s history, we have a Program Director. Ethel Bass joined our team in July 2016. Ethel will work […]
Farewell to Regina
Regina came to St. Martin de Porres House of Hope in 2003 as resident to recover from addiction. After completing our program in 22 months, she joined the CARA Program for […]
Faith and Substance Abuse Recovery
Faith is often described as believing in things we cannot see. A fascinating aspect of this 12 Step program is that our faith is based on the things we do […]
Meditation As a Daily Practice
Would you set out on a long road trip with no gas in your car? Would you start a full day of hard physical activity without eating something first? Would […]
The Healing Power of Vulnerability
Much has been written recently about the power and value of vulnerability and what vital a part it plays in having and developing healthy relationships with ourselves, with others, with […]