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Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Legacy Gala a huge success. More than 100 people turned out to honor the legacy of Sr. Therese O’Sullivan on September 29th at the Grand Ballroom. Sr. Therese was honored for her life’s work at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. The Judy Family Foundation was recognized […]
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 cocaine. She developed an addiction to the drug and alcohol and consequently experienced a series of losses. She lost her job as a legal secretary […]
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 me I had to be here a year, and I changed my mind. I told them I’d get back to them later.” Then when Brenda […]
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 Hope on May 18, 1983. Our original staff of two has now grown into 18, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers and supporters […]