Our Legacy

“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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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We would like to announce and welcome two new staff members that recently joined St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. In April, Yaisa Hagood joined us as the Resource […]

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