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In Touch In Tune – Internal Newsletter

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August & September 2025 In Touch -In Tune 

 

June & July 2025 In Touch – In Tune

 

April & May 2025

 

March 2025

 

February 2025

 

December 2024 & January 2025

 

October 2024

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July 2024 

 

June 2024

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April 2024 e-news Special Edition, click here.

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 January 2024 e-news, click here.

 

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Welcome Beth Wilson, Our New Chief Development and Communications Officer

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We are thrilled to welcome Beth Wilson as the new Chief Development and Communications Officer at Santa Maria. Beth brings over 20 years of philanthropy experience, with a strong background in healthcare and nonprofit organizations. For the past four years, she successfully led resource development at SERJobs, building relationships and increasing the organization’s visibility and financial support.

Beth has also held key roles at the University of Texas Health Science Center and the American Heart Association. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Beyond her professional work, Beth has been actively involved in Houston’s philanthropic community, including leadership roles with the Association of Fundraising Professionals and volunteering with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

We are confident that Beth’s leadership and passion will help advance Santa Maria’s mission and expand our impact.

If you’d like to connect with Beth, please reach out at: bwilson@santamariahostel.org

Happenings – Compilation Our Latest News

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E-news August 20, 2025: Honoring Jacquelyn’s Impact, Embracing Santa Maria’s Future

Santa Maria Invitation to Jacquelyn Campus Celebration, July 16, 2025

Santa Maria E-news June 17, 2025

Santa Maria E-news May, 2025

Santa Maria E-news April, 2025

Santa Maria E-news March, 2025

Santa Maria E-news February, 2025

Santa Maria E-news February, 2025 -NS Departure

Santa Maria E-news January, 2025

Santa Maria E-news November, 2024

Santa Maria E-news October, 2024

Santa Maria E-news August, 2024

Santa Maria E-news July, 2024

Santa Maria E-news June, 2024

Santa Maria E-news April, 2024

Santa Maria E-news March, 2024

Santa Maria E-news February, 2024

Santa Maria E-news January, 2024

Santa Maria E-news December, 2023

Santa Maria E-news November, 2023

Santa Maria E-news October, 2023

Santa Maria E-news September, 2023

Santa Maria E-news August, 2023

Santa Maria E-news August E-news (2), 2023

Santa Maria E-news June 2023

Santa Maria E-news October 6, 2022

Santa Maria E-news September 22, 2022

Santa Maria E-news September 6, 2022

Santa Maria E-news July 28, 2022

Santa Maria E-news July 14, 2022

Santa Maria E-news June 16, 2022

Santa Maria E-news May 19, 2022

Santa Maria E-News April 14, 2022

Santa Maria E-News March 29, 2022

Santa Maria E-News March 3, 2022

Santa Maria E-news February 17, 2022

Santa Maria E-News February 3, 2022

 

Important Update About Funding Changes

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June 26, 2025

Dear Friends and Supporters,

It is with heavy hearts that we share difficult news that will impact the lives of many women and children we serve. Due to a significant reduction in state-administered federal funding from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for substance use disorder treatment, Santa Maria is facing an unprecedented $15 million reduction in funding over the next five years.

As a result, we are making the heartbreaking announcement that, effective September 1, 2025, we will be closing our Jacquelyn treatment location and detox unit – and reducing our workforce by the equivalent of 40 full-time employees, which represents a 21% reduction in our workforce. This decision was not made lightly. We are grieving the loss of critical services, safe beds, and healing opportunities for countless women and their children.

Our Jacquelyn site has been a place of hope, recovery, and transformation for so many families since 2002 -and we hold deep compassion for those affected by this closure, including the dedicated staff who have poured their hearts into this work.

Specifically, this funding made possible residential, detox, and outpatient treatment for uninsured women and their children. Santa Maria will continue to provide residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment for adult women, pregnant women, and women with children at 60% of our previous capacity by relocating treatment and recovery housing beds from Jacquelyn to our main location, Bonita House.

These funding cuts do not impact our Integrated Care Clinic (I-Care), Recovery Housing programs, Survivors of Sex Trafficking (STARS), Peer Recovery Support Services, Caring for Two, Bambi, Prevention, and our Austin services. These programs and services will continue to operate at full capacity.

We remain committed to our mission to empower women and their families to lead healthy, productive, and self-fulfilling lives. As we realign our operations, we will continue to serve with integrity, compassion, and the unwavering belief that recovery is possible—no matter the challenge. We are actively exploring partnerships, alternative funding sources, and innovative program models to sustain and expand our impact in the months and years ahead.

We know that the road ahead will require resilience and the support of our community. To our donors, partners, and advocates—thank you. Your continued belief in our mission is more vital than ever.

As we move forward, we do so with clarity, resolve and the unshakable conviction that every woman and child deserve a chance to heal and thrive.

Together We RISE – Thank You for a Powerful 2025 Luncheon

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On April 15, 2025, more than 200 Santa Maria supporters gathered at this annual fundraiser celebrating the thousands of women and families whose lives are transformed by Santa Maria’s life changing mission.  Santa Maria’s board, staff and volunteers are extremely grateful for the many volunteers, donors and partners who gave to make this event a success, especially the dedicated members of the RISE Luncheon Host Committee.

Click to read luncheon recap and see photos for RISE2025

 

Welcome Vaughan Gilmore, Santa Maria CEO!

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Santa Maria’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Vaughan Gilmore, LCSW-S and LCDC has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Vaughan has served as Santa Maria’s Chief Clinical Officer for more than three years, leading the oversight and development of program services, quality initiatives and training both staff and interns.  Under her guidance Santa Maria has improved the quality, efficiency and effectiveness in delivering treatment services.

In addition to her leadership at Santa Maria, Vaughan brings with her a wealth of education and experience.  She is a graduate of Texas Christian University and obtained her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.  Before joining Santa Maria Vaughan served as the Director of Addiction and Recovery Services at The Menninger Clinic where she led a team of addiction professionals focused on providing integrated treatment for co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders.  In this role Vaughan integrated peer recovery services into the inpatient setting and aided in the implementation of hospital-wide outcome measures focused on substance use disorders.

Vaughan is passionate about expanding access to recovery pathways and reducing stigma associated with substance use disorders.  She believes that all women should have access to high quality substance use treatment regardless of their ability to pay.  Her hard work and dedication is fueled by the mission of Santa Maria and providing recovery programs and services to women, children and families in need.

Vaughan officially began in the role of CEO on February 19, 2025. Santa Maria’s outgoing CEO, Nadine Scamp will remain in an advisory role throughout March to ensure a smooth transition for board, staff and volunteers alike.

 

“Stepping into the role of CEO at Santa Maria is an honor and a privilege. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to build upon the strong foundation Nadine has created—a foundation built on compassion, resilience, and a commitment to empowering women and families.

Over the past three years, I have seen firsthand the passion and dedication of our community, and I am inspired by the work we do every day. Santa Maria will continue to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve, ensuring they have the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.” 

– Vaughan Gilmore, Santa Maria CEO

Update about Santa Maria’s leadership

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After twelve remarkable years of dedicated service as CEO, Nadine Scamp will be transitioning from her role this April to take on an exciting new opportunity. Her tenure has been marked by transformative growth, unwavering leadership through challenging times, and a steadfast commitment to our mission. Below, is a heartfelt message from Nadine reflecting on her time with Santa Maria and a letter from our Board Chair, Keith Rudy, outlining our plans for a smooth leadership transition.

We are deeply grateful for Nadine’s lasting impact and invite you to join us in celebrating her legacy while we look forward to an exciting new chapter for our organization.

Nadine Scamp and Keith Rudy’s message

 

WATCH US GROW – Santa Maria Annual Report

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We are proud to share our journey of growth and service. In 2023, our impact touched over 10,000 lives, thanks to dedicated programs and support from our amazing community. From our innovative Caring for Two program to the launch of our I-CARE Clinic in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, we’re expanding resources to empower women and families in new and profound ways.

Together, we are empowering women, strengthening families, and transforming lives.

Thank you for being part of this mission!

Click below to read the Santa Maria Annual Report.

SM2023Annal Report

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