Workforce Development Partnership
Southside Center of Hope recently partnered with HHPLift to offer a Workforce Development Program. HHPLift is a nonprofit social enterprise with a mission to forge economic independence through workforce and […]
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After Addiction: Repairing Relationships with Children
Mothers suffering from addiction may have a difficult time having a healthy relationship with their children. Why? Once in recovery, moms who are committed to repairing relationships with their children […]
Women in Recovery – My Mother’s Story
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 […]
Women in Recovery – Angela’s Story
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 […]
Women in Recovery – Amanda’s Story
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 […]
St. Martin’s Partners with Friend Family Health Clinic
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 […]
St. Martin’s Alumnae Set to Sing the National Anthem At the Chicago White Sox Game
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 […]
Women in Recovery – Lyntoi’s Story
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 […]
Holistic Recovery Minute – Self Awareness
Self-awareness is the state of having a clear perception of your own strengths and weaknesses, knowing your own beliefs and motivations and having control of your emotions. This is one […]
Holistic Recovery Minute – Enthusiasm vs. Actual Change
Don’t mistake an enthusiasm to change with actual action. The former is nice to have, but the latter produces actual change. In the beginning stages of recovery it is easy […]