Mission Statement

The mission of Santa Maria is to empower women and their families to lead healthy, successful, productive, and self-fulfilling lives

Latest News

2012 "Over the Rainbow" Gala Announced

The annual Gala will be Friday, February 3, 2012, honoring County Judge Ed and Mrs. Gwen Emmett and chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hidalgo and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nolasco It will be held at the Houstonian Hotel. Sponsorhip forms are now available as Word or PDF format. Thank you for your support!

Contract COPSD Counselor needed

Counselor needed for our Residential female treatment Center located in Northwest Houston. Candidate must be licensed. LCDC or LPC with Dual Diagnosis experiences. [more]

Houston Endowment Restoration Project Completed

Houston Endowment granted Santa Maria $200,000 for restoration and renovation on the 46 year old Jacquelyn facility, home of residential services for single women ranging from treatment to supportive housing, to specialized housing and services for female veterans.

This grant enabled Santa Maria to replace the aging concrete courtyard and walkways, repair and paint the exterior, install new windows on two buildings, install 10, 2 ton AC units, install a digital security system, install additional security lighting, and resurface the main parking lot.

Sincere thanks go to Houston Endowment for improving the safety and security of our clients and staff and improving the energy efficiency of the systems and buildings at Santa Maria’s Jacquelyn facility.

HomeAid Houston Projects at Santa Maria

Huge appreciation to HomeAid Houston for the following projects at our residential facilities.  HomeAid has more upcoming projects for Santa Maria.

Volunteers brighten Bonita House

HomeAid Houston, Bank of America and United Way of Greater Houston were a formidable team of volunteers that painted five apartments, three offices and a public restroom at Santa Maria's Bonita House recently.

Santa Maria’s Jacquelyn House

• Homeless Female Veterans Dormitory renovation and decorating
• Dormitory painting project with ExxonMobil Interns
• Reception area renovation and decorating (scheduled for August)

Santa Maria’s Bonita House

• Server Room AC unit installation
• Administration office drywall improvements

Chapelwood Foundation grant

Santa Maria Hostel rebuilds kitchen with help from Chapelwood Foundation. Kitchen is now a spacious, refreshing environment for women to meet and socialize.

BAMBI Program feature

The Houston Chronicle recently featured, BAMBI - the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Baby and Mother Bonding Initiative, which is operated by Santa Maria. BAMBI gives state jail inmates the chance to "live and bond with their newborns."

New board member selected

R. Kelly Plato of NGP Capital Resources Company joined the Board of Directors of Santa Maria Hostel.

Douglas Hidalgo of LaPorte Sehrt Romig Hand Certified Public Accountants chairs the Santa Maria Board.

Volunteer application available

People wishing to volunteer for Santa Maria can now download an application they can fill out at home.