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Meet Sister Kelly,

Santa Maria's Full Time GED Teacher

Sister Kelly is a nun with the Dominican Sisters of Houston and has been a Santa Maria staff member for over a year.  She brings fifteen years of teaching experience including high school, collegiate and continuing adult education experience.  Kelly came to Santa Maria as a volunteer and graciously agreed to stay as a staff member. 

GED services are available to all residential substance use treatment and recovery housing participants. Time to study, prepare and learn from Sister Kelly is built into the weekly schedule.  Santa Maria has two fully equipped GED classrooms with computer access, where 90% of GED work is completed.  Kelly works hard to meet the individual needs of each of her GED students, including free resources to help each student grasp the information. 

Sister Kelly invests in each student and had this to say about the GED program

“I love seeing participants show themselves what they can accomplish and seeing the realization in their expressions and actions.  When a student completes her GED she realizes her potential for other things.”

2023 Big Texas Rally For Recovery

Party Sober Partnership and Houston Recovery Initiative are thrilled to announce the Greater Houston "Big Texas" Rally for Recovery on September 9th at the Houston Botanic Garden. The Rally will feature a DJ, live music, inspirational speakers - including Astros Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, food trucks, Recovery-focused vendor booths, and family-friendly activities. 

Admission is free, and attendees will receive a commemorative T-shirt. 

To ensure a smooth experience, please register at

www.houstonrally4recovery.com

Limited sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available.

Featuring special guest emcee:

LaNisha Jiles

Santa Maria’s Director of Recovery Support Services

Rally for Recovery honors those battling addiction and choosing recovery. It celebrates loved ones and addiction professionals fighting alongside the community. We aim to reaffirm that Recovery is Possible, and Recovery is for Everyone.

Party Sober Partnership is a non-profit comprising 13 entities focused on rehabilitation. It provides enjoyable, sober social events for the recovery and mental wellness communities.

Santa Maria is a proud member of Party Sober Partnership. 

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

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