ATTENTION – OPENING ON SHOH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Effective immediately, SHOH has an open position on our Board of Directors. If you are interested in applying, please contact Trish Klimkiewicz at (951) 212-3726 or Dot Reed at (760) 835-4576. You will be provided with an application and description of duties. The SHOH Board of Directors is a working board that meets monthly to ensure continued support and guidance for our SUD Treatment Center in Desert Hot Springs and Recovery Residence in Banning. It is an all volunteer board.
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Soroptimist House of Hope
President's Message
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Happy Summertime, one and all!
As we look back at the last quarter, we are really thankful for our newest director on our board, Jacqueline Brittonnewell who has facilitated the rejuvenation of the kitchen in our Banning Hope’s Horizons Recovery Residence. It once again shows how special people come to help the Soroptimist House of Hope and at just the right time!!
Our signature fundraising event in May, A Day of Hope was also a spectacular success and we thank Tim Radigan Brophy and Dot Reed and Char Hughlett for all of the work and coordination put into this project. You will see more stories and photos herein and on our website. Please check out all of the smiling faces who helped us meet our goals that day!
Now comes more business as we review our policies and procedures, bylaws, budgets and strategic plan and move on through our 38th year of serving women in need of recovery.
Stay hydrated and cool!
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Regards,
Trish Klimkiewicz
SHOH Board President
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Soroptimist House of Hope
Executive Director's Message
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APRIL 2019 – JULY 2019
As I reflect on the last 3 months, I am overjoyed at the successes we have achieved. Our “A Day or Hope” signature fundraiser grossed over $50,000. We have secured county contracts for ODS/DMC SUD Treatment and Recovery Residence services for fiscal year 2019-2020 and are looking forward to continuing to provide quality services to the indigent women in need. In addition the kitchen remodel at Hope’s Horizons in Banning was completed at the end of June. There are pictures of the fundraiser and the kitchen remodel elsewhere in this newsletter.
As I write this article I realized it is 20 years ago today on July 5, 1999 that I took the position of Assistant Director at the Banning Recovery House. We were a 5-bed social model recovery home in those days with basically peer support providing services. While social model was an awesome model to work in, it became apparent over the years that SHOH would have to make a lot of changes to keep up with the profession. We have done just that and quite nicely I might add. While we watched Social Model slowly pass away, we made a commitment to maintain the spirit of social model while providing a continuum of care with evidenced based practices and certified counselors. At SHOH you can literally feel the love when you cross the threshold. I felt it in 1998 when I returned to the road of recovery and I am told by countless others that they too can feel it every day. To me, that is the spirit of social model – one addict helping another, one woman helping another, the therapeutic value is unparalleled.
Your support is deeply appreciated by our Board of Directors, our Staff and the women we help recover from the ravages of addiction.
In love and service,
Cynthia A. “Oma” Gray, CADC-II, ICADC
Executive Director
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LOOKING BACK
PART ONE
An ongoing series about the history of SHOH
In early 1981, over 38 years ago. the president of the Desert Hot Springs Soroptimist club, Ann Hardy, contacted other area Soroptimist clubs and described her dream of establishing a recovery house for chemically dependent women. There were five recovery homes for men, but none for women. Members of the Banning, Beaumont, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Idyllwild, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley clubs all agreed to be a part of SHOH by pledging money to accomplish that lofty goal. Brigitte Page, Mary Jane Huling and Mary Lee Loro are the only ones that I remember from that day. If you were there, please let me know. Many fundraisers were held such as art shows, pancake breakfasts and fashion shows to get started. Our house at 13525 Cielo Azul Way in Desert Hot Springs was found and an “angel” made the down payment. Many donations of furniture and household items were provided and a Director stepped forward. In September of 1981 Soroptimist House of Hope opened to serve women in need of guidance toward the road of recovery. I have much more to tell you about our sometimes rocky road to success, so be sure to check this newsletter each time for more.
Let me know if you have a story to tell.
Dot Reed, Past President, SHOH Board of Directors
(760) 835-4576
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This section provides our readers with ideas for ways to help with in-kind donations. Your support is deeply appreciated!
SHOH NEEDS - DESERT HOT SPRINGS TREATMENT FACILITY:
- House of Hope T-Shirts
- Hygiene Products (Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Bath Soap, Lotion, Deodorant, Feminine Napkins)
- 12-Step Books (AA Big Book and Twelve and Twelve Steps and Traditions)
- Office Supplies (Printer Ink, Paper, Binders, Journal Notebooks)
- Paper Goods (Toilet Paper-Scott Brand, Paper Towels, Kleenex)
SHOH NEEDS - BANNING HOPE’S HORIZONS RECOVERY RESIDENCE
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- Sprinkler system repair/replacement and re-landscape of front and backyards
- Laundry Supplies (Soap, Softener, Dryer Sheets)
- Paper Goods (Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Kleenex)
- Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Lysol, etc.)
- Office Supplies (Printer Ink, Paper, Binders, File Folders, Storage Boxes)
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
Mid-March to June 2019
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Staff and clients enjoyed several events this last quarter. The Soroptimist House Showers continue to support SHOH in such an amazing way. Not only is there financial support but the Clubs put together lovely gift bags for the women that include all types of items the women can use while they are in the treatment program and the recovery residence program. In addition, they provide paper goods, cleaning supplies, snacks and much more. When the Soroptimist women gather together and share with the SHOH clients it is an inspirational time for everyone. Soroptimist House showers held this quarter were Beaumont/Banning, Idyllwild, Twentynine Palms, Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Below is a photo from the Idyllwild trip when we had our private meeting with Mayor Max, the world renowned Golden Retriever Mayor of Idyllwild.
Other events included the Scholarship Awards in Bermuda Dunes courtesy of the Palm Desert Soroptimists, the Annual 12-Step Women’s Banquet in Indian Wells and the Laura May Stewart Foundation Banquet in Beaumont.
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Twentynine Palms House Shower
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SI Palm Desert House Shower
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Meeting the Mayor of Idyllwild
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A DAY OF HOPE 2019
Our 6
th
Annual A Day of Hope was held on May 4, 2019. It was truly a rousing success raising over $50,000 which met Committee Chair Tim Radigan-Brophy’s goal. SHOH is deeply grateful to all of our donors that made this goal happen. In particular Mr. Richard Cromwell and the Sharon Parkhouse Charitable Estate Trust that blessed us with a $15,000 donation. We had lots of fun with the raffle and live auction, where our celebrity MC Patrick Evans of KESQ2 showed off his Auctioneer skills. Our Volunteer Extraordinaire Award went to Margaret Henderson, our volunteer Payroll Preparer. Sabrina Miller, SHOH alumni shared her miracle of recovery with us and was an inspiration to all. Another thank you to our board members who all worked so very hard behind the scenes to ensure a successful event. Mark your calendar for next year May 3, 2019 at the Classic Club in Palm Desert. Below are some photos from the event and you can enjoy more at
our website
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NEW KITCHEN IN BANNING IS COMPLETE
Hope’s Horizons Recovery Residence in Banning has been blessed with a much needed kitchen remodel. Our heartfelt thanks to Jacqueline Brittonnewell, SHOH Board Member/Volunteer Project Manager and Meredith Bohlman, Volunteer Designer. The remodel was funded by monies received from The Doyle Foundation. We are so very grateful for their support over the years! The project took about 6 weeks from start to finish and everyone was so patient and gracious throughout the entire process. Our contractors from Home Depot, Gem Step Cabinets and Tri Quality Painting really did an amazing job. Below are before and after photos along with a photo of Jacqueline and Meredith.
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IN MEMORIAM
CYNTHIA MARIE COSBY
June 22, 1963 - April 10, 2019
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Cindy was associated with Soroptimist House of Hope as a volunteer for many years. She did so very much to help with alumni and spearheaded the annual Christmas Party several times. Cindy was a gift to all of us. Her shining smile, her amazing sense of humor, her laughter and her genuine compassion for others who were suffering are but a few of her assets. Cindy had a work ethic that surpassed most folks and she was always working hard at whatever task she had been assigned. She made our annual trip to Idyllwild extra fun in 2015 when she taught us all how to play Apples to Apples. A brighter light we have yet to see. We mourn her loss along with her family and all of her friends in the 12-Step community. She kept coming back no matter what, so her soul lives on in our hearts and minds forever. We love you dear friend and may you rest in peace. What an amazing angel heaven has received.
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- Allstate Insurance
- Audrey Moe
- Bank of America
- Beaumont Women's Club
- Beth Friedman
- Bighorn Golf Charities - Big Horn Cares
- Brooke Peterson
- Charitable Estate Trust
- Charles Morton
- Costco
- Desert Healthcare District
- Diane Deshong
- Employees Community Fund of Boeing
- Faye Johnson
- Felice & Richard Cutler
- H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation
- International Dancers of Sun Lakes
- Judy Behm
- Kaiser Permanente
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- Laura May Stewart Foundation
- Lorraine Becker
- Robert Rosenthal
- Sally Jac Schaefer
- San Gorgonio Pass Rotary Club
- Sharon Parkhouse
- Sharon R. Mullin
- Smart & Final
- Sun Lakes Women For Hope Tournament
- Supervisor Manuel Perez
- The Brudvik Family Trust
- The Champions Volunteer Foundation
- The Frank M. and Gertrude R. Doyle Foundation
- Tim Radigan-Brophy
- Union Pacific Foundation
- UPS Store - Desert Hot Springs
- Weingart Foundation
- Wells Fargo - Community Connection
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Patron Soroptimist Clubs
Gold
- SI of Palm Desert
- SI of Palm Springs
Silver
- SI Beaumont/Banning
- SI Blythe
- SI Idyllwild
- SI Moreno Valley
- SI Twentynine Palms
- SI Yucca Valley
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Soroptimist House of Hope relies on the generosity of charitable foundations to provide grants that strengthen our ability to help women overcome substance use disorders. In just the past nine months, we have received grants totaling $137,244 from 12 funders! The Weingart Foundation awarded a two-year organizational support grant of $50,000, the Doyle Foundation provided $35,000 for our Desert Hot Springs Treatment Center, the Berger Foundation donated $15,000 for program services, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians doubled last year’s grant award to $10,000. Grants have also been awarded to us by Desert Healthcare District, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Champions Volunteer Foundation, Laura May Stewart Foundation, Gannett Foundation - The Desert Sun, Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation, and Smart & Final Foundation. We are honored to collaborate with our foundation partners to meet our shared goals, and we extend our sincere thanks to all of our supporters!
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Support by Shopping at Ralphs
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Ralph's Cardholders can Help the
Soroptimist House of Hope
If you shop at Ralphs, simply go to their webpage
ww.ralphs.com
and at Community Rewards, sign up for Soroptimist House of Hope. Then a donation will be made by Ralphs to SHOH every time you shop. We receive a check directly from Ralphs every quarter. Thanks, Ralphs, and thanks to you for signing up.
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Support by Shopping on AmazonSmile
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Shop on Amazon to Help SHOH.
Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to SHOH! Simply
click this link
and log into your Amazon account. Thank you for your support!
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"Thank you all from the very bottom of my Thank you so much for the chance to come to the House of Hope. This was a beautiful experience for me. I really took this chance to look deeply inside. The work I did here will never be done but I sure did get off to a good start here. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful place to start a new way of living my life. This place has saved my life. I have found a new peace."
AH
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"I am reaching out to you before I leave tomorrow to tell you all thank you! I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to come through the House of Hope. It was a learning and life changing program that I will never forget. I’ve gotten a chance to explore places that I have never been before and always wanted to but was too far into my addiction. I have 4 months clean today and it means the world to me. The House of Hope has taught me so many things that I will always be thankful and grateful. You Soroptimist ladies are an inspiration. Thank you for all you have given me and done for me. I will always be grateful for Soroptimist House of Hope."
Sincerely, TP
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I wanted to reach out to you before I leave the House of Hope in the next few days. The few times that I have had the privilege of meeting with some of you Soroptimist ladies, you were extremely uplifting and reassuring. It is so comforting to know that there are women out there helping women to achieve and maintain sobriety and work toward more fulfilling lives. The women you have seen come through the doors of the House of Hope come from all different life styles and backgrounds. Knowing that the women of Soroptimist are actively involved and reach out to these women in recovery on a personal level touches my heart dearly. The Soroptimist House of Hope saves and changes lives and I am forever grateful. I have met so many women and have connected with all of them on different levels, opening my eyes to be more understanding, loving and appreciative of everyone’s situations and life challenges. Thank you for all you have done for me and for all the women you support throughout the communities. I myself aspire to be a part of Soroptimists and to give back what you so graciously gave to me.
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Sincerely, DA
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Board of Directors
Trish Klimkiewicz
President
Tim Radigan-Brophy
Vice President/Operations
Peggy Redmon
Director Legal Resources
Charlotte Hughlett
Recording Secretary
Maria Cox
Treasurer
Dot Reed
Past President / Director
Jacqueline Brittonnewell
Director
Open
Community Outreach Director
Dorothy Warren
Director
Tim Radigan-Brophy
Director
Administration
Mark Guidry
Accounting Service
Margaret Henderson
Payroll Service
Christopher Francisco
Grant Writer
Monica Werner
Marketing Coordinator
Administration
Banning/Desert Hot Springs
Cynthia "Oma" Gray
CADC-II, ICADC,
Executive Director
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Hope's Horizons
Banning
Recovery Residence
Rebecca Norton
CADC-II, ICADC
Resident Manager / Office Assistant
Residential Treatment Program
Desert Hot Springs
Lupe Stoneburner
CADC-II, ICADC,
Director/Program Manager
Leslee Blake
CADC-II, ICADC
SUD Counselor II
Cindi Handwerk
CADC - CAS,
SUD Counselor I
Alexcia Ramirez
RADT
Night Attendant
Elizabeth Buss
RADT
Weekend Night Attendant
Dr. Kenneth C. Russ, M.D.
Medical Director
Mitchell D. Claire, PA
Physician's Assistant
Robert Jones, LCSW
Clinical Supervision
Linda Blumenthal, AMFT
Parenting and Co-Occurring Disorders Education
Dr. Braveheart Cordova, D.D., CADC-II
Grief/Forgiveness/Life Skills Education
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TYPICAL MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
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- Morning Mediations - 31
- Smoking Cessation - 5
- Parenting Classes - 5
- Weekly Family Rap - 4
- Health Clinic/TB - 4
- Drug Education Class - 3
- Dept.Public Serv/Food stamps - 5
- Anger Management Group - 5
- Relapse Prevention Group - 5
- Self Esteem Group - 5
- Dr./Dentist appointments - 10
- Coordination Care Team Visits - 8
- Monthly Family Day - 1
- Healthy Relationships - 4
- CPS child Visits - 12
- Probation Visits - 7
- AA/NA Meeting - 31
- Aftercare Workshops - 5
- Forgiveness, Grief and Life Skills - 1
- Co-Occurring Disorder Education - 5
The staff and clients are also involved in many community volunteer opportunities.
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Soroptimist House of Hope
PO Box 1055
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
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