35 Years of Hope: Ron and Elise Magers
“Many years ago a dear friend introduced me to Sr. Connie and Sr. Therese and the work they were doing in Woodlawn,” says Emmy award-winning news anchor Ron Magers, “As […]
Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
“Many years ago a dear friend introduced me to Sr. Connie and Sr. Therese and the work they were doing in Woodlawn,” says Emmy award-winning news anchor Ron Magers, “As […]
Tatiana and her mother, Maribel, got together for lunch last Saturday, as they have most weekends since June, when Maribel began her recovery journey at St. Martin de Porres House […]
Angela saw a doctor for the first time in 20 years. Throughout the years, as my addiction got worse, my two daughters noticed a change in me, and eventually I […]
The Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Link How Do We Fix It? Photo via Pixabay by Quinntheislander The Futures Without Violence Association defines intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, as […]
Amanda’s addiction began shortly after her son’s birth by C-section. Braiden’s father, who had an addiction to painkillers, took the medication that had been prescribed for Amanda and offered her […]
Pictured here from left to right: Victoria, Jeanne, Angela, Joann, Crystal and Angela. These are some of our 2017 program graduates. As a result of your amazing generosity, last year […]
Resident Angela hadn’t been to a doctor in 20 years. She had been ignoring some health issues that she needed to take care of immediately. “I went to Friend Family […]
Amanda Longe-Asque, left, and Angie, will be among the Harmony, Hope and Healing ensemble singers performing the national anthem while St. Martin de Porres House of Hope co-founder Sister Therese […]
Lyntoi has a lot to celebrate: 16 months of sobriety, and a new full-time job. Lyntoi, 57, has worked hard to get where she is today. A native Chicagoan, she […]
Learn how to have fun without alcohol or drugs, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy life while being alcohol free and drug free. Participating in fun sober activities […]