NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2022
A DAY OF HOPE RAISES FUNDS FOR SHOH
We have tentatively scheduled A Day of Hope for Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Classic Club in Palm Desert. We hope to be able to gather again in person and thank our generous supporters in person. Details will be announced in early 2022.
NEW VIDEO
As part of A Day of Hope, SHOH produced a new informational video documenting our organization and the impact we have on the lives of the women we help to overcome substance use disorders and rebuild their lives. The video was expertly produced by Jonatan Hazzard of JTL Films and serves as a moving tribute to our clients, staff, and Board of Directors. Please watch and learn firsthand about what we do and our value to the community.
Soroptimist House of Hope
President’s Message
President’s Message
October 2021 – December 2021
Happy New Year! Welcome 2022! Soroptimist House Of Hope has managed to surmount another trying year. We give kudos to Executive Director Rebecca Norton for strongly leading, and Lupe Stoneburner’s assistance with our wonderful
On May 11, we hosted a Mothers day Tea Party that entailed a virtual get together with a pre- mailed party favor box. It was great fun for all participants. Our 40th anniversary year was celebrated in September with a virtual event and a new video which can now be viewed on our website. We are very thankful for the continued support from all friends of House of Hope. We acknowledge with sorrow the loss of beloved sponsors and spouses who have passed this year. Soroptimist Palm Desert member Ella Manor, former SHOH board member Jane Turner; Margaret Henderson’s husband Len; and Board member Charlotte Hughlett’s husband Bert. Our staff have also lost family members thru the months.
Our condolences go out to our friends and families for their loss.
The next year will bring some construction to the DHS House that all will have to work around. Pictures and details to follow. And of course, we try to expect the occasional surprise/ obstacle that may pop up!! We know that patience and flexibility and trust in God’s blessings to guide us, will keep Soroptimist House of Hope on it’s successful path.
May God Bless us all in 2022
Trish Klimkiewicz
SHOH Board President
On May 11, we hosted a Mothers day Tea Party that entailed a virtual get together with a pre- mailed party favor box. It was great fun for all participants. Our 40th anniversary year was celebrated in September with a virtual event and a new video which can now be viewed on our website. We are very thankful for the continued support from all friends of House of Hope. We acknowledge with sorrow the loss of beloved sponsors and spouses who have passed this year. Soroptimist Palm Desert member Ella Manor, former SHOH board member Jane Turner; Margaret Henderson’s husband Len; and Board member Charlotte Hughlett’s husband Bert. Our staff have also lost family members thru the months.
Our condolences go out to our friends and families for their loss.
The next year will bring some construction to the DHS House that all will have to work around. Pictures and details to follow. And of course, we try to expect the occasional surprise/ obstacle that may pop up!! We know that patience and flexibility and trust in God’s blessings to guide us, will keep Soroptimist House of Hope on it’s successful path.
May God Bless us all in 2022
Trish Klimkiewicz
SHOH Board President
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
1981-2021
1981-2021
Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny
Photo by permission K. Callahan, Kansas Sunrises and Sunsets
Soroptimist House of Hope
Executive Director’s Message
Executive Director’s Message
October 2021 – December 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We have recently celebrated our 40th year of helping women!
This quarter has had its ups and down’s. Soroptimist House of Hope has grieved several friends and supporters, and pieces of our heart have remained with the family’s they have left behind. “
Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy will come in the morning”.
Our new friendships and supporters have increased during this time with the City of La Quinta and their generous “startup grant” of $500 as well as the S. Mark Taper Foundation. We were blessed during this holiday season and were able to provide gift cards to our residential and transitional programs for Christmas morning. We prepared with the clients and residents a beautiful meal and spent the day with them, being grateful we were able to share the holidays with these extraordinary women. The residents in the Banning Recovery Residence received gifts from our friends in SI Beaumont Banning and Fran DeVry which they were extremely grateful for. My favorite time of the year is when we celebrate with the women we serve and see the strength and fortitude they exhibit as they work towards repairing the devastating effects of addiction.
Like the rest of the world we still face COVID every time we step out the front door. The Board of Directors has approved an addition to the DHS house. We will be building an extra room on so that we can have a Quarantine room for the clients when they are first admitted. This will enable us to bring the women in immediately as opposed to having them wait to get tested on their own. There is always a very short window in having them wait and then we lose them. This way we can help them sooner and the process is more proficient.
{The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Psalm 145:9}
This quarter has had its ups and down’s. Soroptimist House of Hope has grieved several friends and supporters, and pieces of our heart have remained with the family’s they have left behind. “
Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy will come in the morning”.
Our new friendships and supporters have increased during this time with the City of La Quinta and their generous “startup grant” of $500 as well as the S. Mark Taper Foundation. We were blessed during this holiday season and were able to provide gift cards to our residential and transitional programs for Christmas morning. We prepared with the clients and residents a beautiful meal and spent the day with them, being grateful we were able to share the holidays with these extraordinary women. The residents in the Banning Recovery Residence received gifts from our friends in SI Beaumont Banning and Fran DeVry which they were extremely grateful for. My favorite time of the year is when we celebrate with the women we serve and see the strength and fortitude they exhibit as they work towards repairing the devastating effects of addiction.
Like the rest of the world we still face COVID every time we step out the front door. The Board of Directors has approved an addition to the DHS house. We will be building an extra room on so that we can have a Quarantine room for the clients when they are first admitted. This will enable us to bring the women in immediately as opposed to having them wait to get tested on their own. There is always a very short window in having them wait and then we lose them. This way we can help them sooner and the process is more proficient.
{The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Psalm 145:9}
To help us with our mission with a recurring and/or one-time donation, please visit our website at www.recoveryhouseofhope.org
Your support is deeply appreciated by our Board of Directors, our staff and the women we help recover from the ravages of addiction.
Peace and Good Health to You,
Rebecca Norton, CADC-II, ICADC
Executive Director
Executive Director
IN MEMORIAM
Bertran (Bert) Hughlett
August 19, 1933 – November 26, 2021
Bertran (Bert) Hughlett, beloved husband of Charlotte Hughlett and dear friend of SHOH went home to be with God on December 7, 2021. Bert is survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlotte Hughlett; his sons Randall Hughlett (Judy), of Yucca Valley, and Curt (Debbie) Hughlett, of Canoga Park; his daughter-in-law Ricki (Bert) Hughlett; his stepson Mark (Maria) Vanderpool, of Yucca Valley; his grandchildren Cole Hughlett, Kyle Hughlett, Ryan Hughlett, Jamie Hughlett, Nicole Hughlett, Cassie Hughlett, Janene Powell, Alysia Vanderpool, Christina Vanderpool and Dakota Vanderpool; and eight great-grandkids — A.J., Wyatt, Averi, Layla, Adam, Westyn, Jessie, Nicole and Kaylee.
Bert loved traveling, fishing in the High Sierras, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Bert had many jobs and professions over the years. He worked as a “cowboy” while living in Montana. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. After the service he worked as an electrician for a period of time but most of his years he was in the architectural concrete business, where he was in management and also created colors and forms.
After moving to Yucca Valley, he worked as a realtor for Tri Valley Realty and then as a “handyman” for Tri Valley and dabbled in restoring and selling antiques. He was a man of many trades and talents.
A celebration of Bert’s life was held Saturday, December 11, at Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel, 57373 Joshua Lane, Yucca Valley.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity or to Soroptimist House of Hope at recoveryhouseofhope.org.
Jane Turner
1945 – 2021
Jane Turner, former Board Member of Soroptimist House of Hope has gone home to be with God. Jane went to school in Portland and attended Beaverton high school and Mills College. She had a successful career as an accountant with Hertz Rent a Car. She is survived by the love of her life Wally Turner and her son Greg Stanton.
Wally and Jane retired to the desert in 1991 and immediately fell in love with the desert lifestyle, playing tennis and socializing with the many friends they made. They also became active in the community, Jane volunteered at the visitor center and the library and spent 13 years on the city of Palm Desert housing commission. After joining the service club Soroptimist in 1997, Jane was involved in many projects to improve the lives of women and girls, not only in the valley but around the world. Jane was also a proud member and sponsor in AA and celebrated an impressive 38 years of sobriety. During the hot months Wally and Jane traveled the world and there weren’t many places they missed.
Jane acquired a wonderful daughter-in-law when Greg married Vicki and a loving granddaughter in Keali, a wonderful stepson and daughter-in-law Ted and Carla, and two delightful grandsons Ian and Colin. Memorial for Celebration of Life in honor of Jane in February at Palm Desert Tennis Club. Memorial donations can be made to one of Jane’s favorite Charities including Soroptimist House of Hope at www.recoveryhouseofhope.org.
Leonard C. Henderson
God called home one of his faithful servants on November 1, 2021. Len was devoted to his family, friends and church. He always had time to smile, chat or help anyone. Len grew up in Northern California and was a proud Marine (Once a Marine, always a marine). He was first an executive with Southern California Gas Co., and later owned companies in several industries, including security, golf and tennis and ultimately tax preparation. Most recently he was a partner in Valley Business Services. Len was an active member of the Shepherd of the Valley Church, was involved in Rotary, Masonic Lodge, the Marine Corps League and was founder of Shelter from the Storm and Crimestoppers in the Valley and frequently volunteered at the Republican Women’s Headquarters,’
Len is survived by his wife, Margaret of 45 years and longtime friend of SHOH. 4 sons, Ron Henderson, Indian Wells, David Henderson, Bermuda Dunes, Paul Sorrell, Hermosa Beach and John Sorrelll, Memphis, TN and 5 grandchildren Whitney, Stephanie Sirinya and Pamela Henderson and Nicklaus Sorrell. He will also be greatly missed by his brother Joel Henderson and His sister Michelle Ovitt. He was predeceased by his son Greg and granddaughter Brynne Sorrell and a brother James Henderson.
A celebration of Life was held on November 20 at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Indio. In lieu of Flower contributions may be made to the Shepherd of the Valley or Soroptimist House of Hope P.O. Box 1055, DHS CA 92240.
Len is survived by his wife, Margaret of 45 years and longtime friend of SHOH. 4 sons, Ron Henderson, Indian Wells, David Henderson, Bermuda Dunes, Paul Sorrell, Hermosa Beach and John Sorrelll, Memphis, TN and 5 grandchildren Whitney, Stephanie Sirinya and Pamela Henderson and Nicklaus Sorrell. He will also be greatly missed by his brother Joel Henderson and His sister Michelle Ovitt. He was predeceased by his son Greg and granddaughter Brynne Sorrell and a brother James Henderson.
A celebration of Life was held on November 20 at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Indio. In lieu of Flower contributions may be made to the Shepherd of the Valley or Soroptimist House of Hope P.O. Box 1055, DHS CA 92240.
Ella Mae Manor
May 21, 1932 – October 19, 2021
Ella Mae Manor was a dear and devoted friend of SHOH. A woman of grace, elegance and generous support. She led an amazing life. In November 1964, her and her family moved to Palm Desert, California. She attended College of the Desert, getting an AA Degree in Business Administration and an AA Degree in Secretarial Science. When she received her AA in Business Administration, she graduated with her son, Craig. She served on the committee to incorporate Palm Desert in 1973. Helped establish the Lock Shop Inc. in 1976 and served as Secretary Treasurer until retirement in 1994. Was an active member of Soroptimist International of Palm Desert for 41 years and served two terms as President, 1983 & 1999. Served 6 years on the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Board, serving as the President for the year 1992. Served one term as Co-Chairman of the Palm Desert Spring Festival and was on the Sister City Committee for the City of Palm Desert. Served several years on the committee of the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade. Served as the representative from Palm Desert to the Riverside County Free Library Advisory Board and served as Chair for several years. Served on the Palm Desert Library Board.
A longtime member of Shadow Mountain Golf Club and is a past President of the Women’s Niners. She was Chairman of Desert Niners Golf Association for two years – an association representing sixteen private country clubs here on the desert with over 800 members. She was a member of Santa Rosa Golf Club until it went broke. She was a member of the Bear Mountain Ladies Golf Club when she passed on. She did reading for second-graders at Lincoln School for several years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran since 1964. She was a Stephen Minister.
Ella passed away at home on October 19, 2021, due to brain cancer. She had lived with her husband, Lyn on Garden Square in Palm Desert, for almost 57 years. Before they found out about the brain cancer, they were planning their 70th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela at age 16, a car accident, her son Craig at age 43, a horse accident, and by her father, mother, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband Lyn, a sister, Betty Wheatley, a brother. Jim Kordahl, her daughter Sandra Hardin, grandchildren: Nathan Manor, John Hardin, London Peterson and Erin Lavinski; Great grandchildren: Aiden and Siena Peterson, Joshua Manor, Emelia and Benjamin Lavinski, plus numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
A celebration of life was held at Hope Lutheran Church, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA. 92260, on November 12. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: House of Hope P.O. Box 1055 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
A longtime member of Shadow Mountain Golf Club and is a past President of the Women’s Niners. She was Chairman of Desert Niners Golf Association for two years – an association representing sixteen private country clubs here on the desert with over 800 members. She was a member of Santa Rosa Golf Club until it went broke. She was a member of the Bear Mountain Ladies Golf Club when she passed on. She did reading for second-graders at Lincoln School for several years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran since 1964. She was a Stephen Minister.
Ella passed away at home on October 19, 2021, due to brain cancer. She had lived with her husband, Lyn on Garden Square in Palm Desert, for almost 57 years. Before they found out about the brain cancer, they were planning their 70th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela at age 16, a car accident, her son Craig at age 43, a horse accident, and by her father, mother, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband Lyn, a sister, Betty Wheatley, a brother. Jim Kordahl, her daughter Sandra Hardin, grandchildren: Nathan Manor, John Hardin, London Peterson and Erin Lavinski; Great grandchildren: Aiden and Siena Peterson, Joshua Manor, Emelia and Benjamin Lavinski, plus numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
A celebration of life was held at Hope Lutheran Church, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA. 92260, on November 12. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: House of Hope P.O. Box 1055 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
IN MEMORIAM
Bertran (Bert) Hughlett
August 19, 1933 – November 26, 2021
August 19, 1933 – November 26, 2021
Bertran (Bert) Hughlett, beloved husband of Charlotte Hughlett and dear friend of SHOH went home to be with God on December 7, 2021. Bert is survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlotte Hughlett; his sons Randall Hughlett (Judy), of Yucca Valley, and Curt (Debbie) Hughlett, of Canoga Park; his daughter-in-law Ricki (Bert) Hughlett; his stepson Mark (Maria) Vanderpool, of Yucca Valley; his grandchildren Cole Hughlett, Kyle Hughlett, Ryan Hughlett, Jamie Hughlett, Nicole Hughlett, Cassie Hughlett, Janene Powell, Alysia Vanderpool, Christina Vanderpool and Dakota Vanderpool; and eight great-grandkids — A.J., Wyatt, Averi, Layla, Adam, Westyn, Jessie, Nicole and Kaylee.
Bert loved traveling, fishing in the High Sierras, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Bert had many jobs and professions over the years. He worked as a “cowboy” while living in Montana. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. After the service he worked as an electrician for a period of time but most of his years he was in the architectural concrete business, where he was in management and also created colors and forms.
After moving to Yucca Valley, he worked as a realtor for Tri Valley Realty and then as a “handyman” for Tri Valley and dabbled in restoring and selling antiques. He was a man of many trades and talents.
A celebration of Bert’s life was held Saturday, December 11, at Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel, 57373 Joshua Lane, Yucca Valley.
Bert loved traveling, fishing in the High Sierras, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Bert had many jobs and professions over the years. He worked as a “cowboy” while living in Montana. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. After the service he worked as an electrician for a period of time but most of his years he was in the architectural concrete business, where he was in management and also created colors and forms.
After moving to Yucca Valley, he worked as a realtor for Tri Valley Realty and then as a “handyman” for Tri Valley and dabbled in restoring and selling antiques. He was a man of many trades and talents.
A celebration of Bert’s life was held Saturday, December 11, at Joshua Springs Calvary Chapel, 57373 Joshua Lane, Yucca Valley.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity or to Soroptimist House of Hope at recoveryhouseofhope.org.
Jane Turner
1945 – 2021
1945 – 2021
Jane Turner, former Board Member of Soroptimist House of Hope has gone home to be with God
Jane went to school in Portland and attended Beaverton high school and Mills College. She had a successful career as an accountant with Hertz Rent a Car. She is survived by the love of her life Wally Turner and her son Greg Stanton.
Wally and Jane retired to the desert in 1991 and immediately fell in love with the desert lifestyle, playing tennis and socializing with the many friends they made. They also became active in the community, Jane volunteered at the visitor center and the library and spent 13 years on the city of Palm Desert housing commission. After joining the service club Soroptimist in 1997, Jane was involved in many projects to improve the lives of women and girls, not only in the valley but around the world. Jane was also a proud member and sponsor in AA and celebrated an impressive 38 years of sobriety. During the hot months Wally and Jane traveled the world and there weren’t many places they missed.
Jane acquired a wonderful daughter-in-law when Greg married Vicki and a loving granddaughter in Keali, a wonderful stepson and daughter-in-law Ted and Carla, and two delightful grandsons Ian and Colin. Memorial for Celebration of Life in honor of Jane in February at Palm Desert Tennis Club. Memorial donations can be made to one of Jane’s favorite Charities including Soroptimist House of Hope at www.recoveryhouseofhope.org.
Jane went to school in Portland and attended Beaverton high school and Mills College. She had a successful career as an accountant with Hertz Rent a Car. She is survived by the love of her life Wally Turner and her son Greg Stanton.
Wally and Jane retired to the desert in 1991 and immediately fell in love with the desert lifestyle, playing tennis and socializing with the many friends they made. They also became active in the community, Jane volunteered at the visitor center and the library and spent 13 years on the city of Palm Desert housing commission. After joining the service club Soroptimist in 1997, Jane was involved in many projects to improve the lives of women and girls, not only in the valley but around the world. Jane was also a proud member and sponsor in AA and celebrated an impressive 38 years of sobriety. During the hot months Wally and Jane traveled the world and there weren’t many places they missed.
Jane acquired a wonderful daughter-in-law when Greg married Vicki and a loving granddaughter in Keali, a wonderful stepson and daughter-in-law Ted and Carla, and two delightful grandsons Ian and Colin. Memorial for Celebration of Life in honor of Jane in February at Palm Desert Tennis Club. Memorial donations can be made to one of Jane’s favorite Charities including Soroptimist House of Hope at www.recoveryhouseofhope.org.
Leonard C. Henderson
God called home one of his faithful servants on November 1, 2021. Len was devoted to his family, friends and church. He always had time to smile, chat or help anyone. Len grew up in Northern California and was a proud Marine (Once a Marine, always a marine). He was first an executive with Southern California Gas Co., and later owned companies in several industries, including security, golf and tennis and ultimately tax preparation. Most recently he was a partner in Valley Business Services. Len was an active member of the Shepherd of the Valley Church, was involved in Rotary, Masonic Lodge, the Marine Corps League and was founder of Shelter from the Storm and Crimestoppers in the Valley and frequently volunteered at the Republican Women’s Headquarters,’
Len is survived by his wife, Margaret of 45 years and longtime friend of SHOH. 4 sons, Ron Henderson, Indian Wells, David Henderson, Bermuda Dunes, Paul Sorrell, Hermosa Beach and John Sorrelll, Memphis, TN and 5 grandchildren Whitney, Stephanie Sirinya and Pamela Henderson and Nicklaus Sorrell. He will also be greatly missed by his brother Joel Henderson and His sister Michelle Ovitt. He was predeceased by his son Greg and granddaughter Brynne Sorrell and a brother James Henderson.
A celebration of Life was held on November 20 at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Indio. In lieu of Flower contributions may be made to the Shepherd of the Valley or Soroptimist House of Hope P.O. Box 1055, DHS CA 92240.
Len is survived by his wife, Margaret of 45 years and longtime friend of SHOH. 4 sons, Ron Henderson, Indian Wells, David Henderson, Bermuda Dunes, Paul Sorrell, Hermosa Beach and John Sorrelll, Memphis, TN and 5 grandchildren Whitney, Stephanie Sirinya and Pamela Henderson and Nicklaus Sorrell. He will also be greatly missed by his brother Joel Henderson and His sister Michelle Ovitt. He was predeceased by his son Greg and granddaughter Brynne Sorrell and a brother James Henderson.
A celebration of Life was held on November 20 at Shepherd of the Valley Church, Indio. In lieu of Flower contributions may be made to the Shepherd of the Valley or Soroptimist House of Hope P.O. Box 1055, DHS CA 92240.
Ella Mae Manor
May 21, 1932 – October 19, 2021
Ella Mae Manor was a dear and devoted friend of SHOH. A woman of grace, elegance and generous support. She led an amazing life. In November 1964, her and her family moved to Palm Desert, California. She attended College of the Desert, getting an AA Degree in Business Administration and an AA Degree in Secretarial Science. When she received her AA in Business Administration, she graduated with her son, Craig. She served on the committee to incorporate Palm Desert in 1973. Helped establish the Lock Shop Inc. in 1976 and served as Secretary Treasurer until retirement in 1994. Was an active member of Soroptimist International of Palm Desert for 41 years and served two terms as President, 1983 & 1999. Served 6 years on the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Board, serving as the President for the year 1992. Served one term as Co-Chairman of the Palm Desert Spring Festival and was on the Sister City Committee for the City of Palm Desert. Served several years on the committee of the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade. Served as the representative from Palm Desert to the Riverside County Free Library Advisory Board and served as Chair for several years. Served on the Palm Desert Library Board.
A longtime member of Shadow Mountain Golf Club and is a past President of the Women’s Niners. She was Chairman of Desert Niners Golf Association for two years – an association representing sixteen private country clubs here on the desert with over 800 members. She was a member of Santa Rosa Golf Club until it went broke. She was a member of the Bear Mountain Ladies Golf Club when she passed on. She did reading for second-graders at Lincoln School for several years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran since 1964. She was a Stephen Minister.
Ella passed away at home on October 19, 2021, due to brain cancer. She had lived with her husband, Lyn on Garden Square in Palm Desert, for almost 57 years. Before they found out about the brain cancer, they were planning their 70th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela at age 16, a car accident, her son Craig at age 43, a horse accident, and by her father, mother, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband Lyn, a sister, Betty Wheatley, a brother. Jim Kordahl, her daughter Sandra Hardin, grandchildren: Nathan Manor, John Hardin, London Peterson and Erin Lavinski; Great grandchildren: Aiden and Siena Peterson, Joshua Manor, Emelia and Benjamin Lavinski, plus numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
A celebration of life was held at Hope Lutheran Church, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA. 92260, on November 12. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: House of Hope P.O. Box 1055 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
A longtime member of Shadow Mountain Golf Club and is a past President of the Women’s Niners. She was Chairman of Desert Niners Golf Association for two years – an association representing sixteen private country clubs here on the desert with over 800 members. She was a member of Santa Rosa Golf Club until it went broke. She was a member of the Bear Mountain Ladies Golf Club when she passed on. She did reading for second-graders at Lincoln School for several years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran since 1964. She was a Stephen Minister.
Ella passed away at home on October 19, 2021, due to brain cancer. She had lived with her husband, Lyn on Garden Square in Palm Desert, for almost 57 years. Before they found out about the brain cancer, they were planning their 70th wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela at age 16, a car accident, her son Craig at age 43, a horse accident, and by her father, mother, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband Lyn, a sister, Betty Wheatley, a brother. Jim Kordahl, her daughter Sandra Hardin, grandchildren: Nathan Manor, John Hardin, London Peterson and Erin Lavinski; Great grandchildren: Aiden and Siena Peterson, Joshua Manor, Emelia and Benjamin Lavinski, plus numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
A celebration of life was held at Hope Lutheran Church, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA. 92260, on November 12. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: House of Hope P.O. Box 1055 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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:
- Masks/Face Coverings, Latex Gloves, Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol Content 70% or above)
- 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:
- Masks/Face Coverings, Latex Gloves, Hand Sanitizer (alcohol content 70% or above)
- 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)
PREVIOUS EVENTS
October 2021 – December 2021
Due to COVID resurgence all events were once again postponed or held online.
SOROPTIMIST HOUSE OF HOPE, INC.
COVID-19 STATEMENT
January 19, 2022
COVID-19 STATEMENT
January 19, 2022
Soroptimist House of Hope (SHOH) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our clients, staff and the community in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Due to the critical and potentially life-saving nature of our mission to help women with substance use disorders, we will continue to conduct our residential treatment programs at our Treatment Center in Desert Hot Springs and our Transitional Recovery Residence in Banning.
SHOH is following all guidance provided by the Centers of Disease Control, California Department of Health Care Services, and Riverside University Health Center (County of Riverside Departments of Behavioral and Public Health) in maintaining the health and safety of our clients, staff, and the community. Our clients and staff have been directed to practice social distancing techniques whenever possible as well as enhanced personal hygiene and self-care. Frequent and thorough cleaning procedures have been implemented at our facilities. We are screening all staff and clients for symptoms of COVID-19 daily and staff are wearing masks while on site. Our staff are taking extra precautions while they are on their personal time as well. Prohibiting non-essential visitors and facilitating immediate medical care for anyone displaying symptoms.
SHOH is following all guidance provided by the Centers of Disease Control, California Department of Health Care Services, and Riverside University Health Center (County of Riverside Departments of Behavioral and Public Health) in maintaining the health and safety of our clients, staff, and the community. Our clients and staff have been directed to practice social distancing techniques whenever possible as well as enhanced personal hygiene and self-care. Frequent and thorough cleaning procedures have been implemented at our facilities. We are screening all staff and clients for symptoms of COVID-19 daily and staff are wearing masks while on site. Our staff are taking extra precautions while they are on their personal time as well. Prohibiting non-essential visitors and facilitating immediate medical care for anyone displaying symptoms.
We are confident that these practices will keep our clients and staff healthy while we provide our valuable services to women in need. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email at houseohope2@aol.com or by phone at 951-849-9491.
Please take care and stay safe. Thank you for your support.
Rebecca Norton
Executive Director
Soroptimist House of Hope
Please take care and stay safe. Thank you for your support.
Rebecca Norton
Executive Director
Soroptimist House of Hope
COMMUNITY DONORS
- 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 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
- Michael Platt
- Lyndale Manor
- Slave2Nothing
- San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
- Regional Access Project
- Spearman Charitable Foundation
PATRON SOROPTIMIST CLUBS
GOLD
SI Palm Desert
SI Palm Springs
SILVER
SI Beaumont-Banning
SI Blythe
SI Idyllwild
SI Moreno Valley
SI Twentynine Palms
SI Yucca Valley
SI Palm Springs
SILVER
SI Beaumont-Banning
SI Blythe
SI Idyllwild
SI Moreno Valley
SI Twentynine Palms
SI Yucca Valley
- Courtney and Audrey Moe
- Bank of America
- Beaumont Women’s Club
- Beth Friedman
- Bighorn Golf Charities – Big Horn Cares
- Costco
- Brooke Peterson
- Charles Morton
- 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
- Ken Diamond
- City of La Quinta
- S. Mark Taper Foundation
FUNDER’S SPOTLIGHT
Soroptimist House of Hope is proud to announce that we have received a $25,000 General Operating Support grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. The Foundation is based in Los Angeles and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of people’s lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in the communities of Southern California. The Foundation’s generosity will support our ability to provide our substance use disorders recovery services for low-income women of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and help us to maintain our financial sustainability so we can assist as many women as possible in 2022. We are grateful for the S. Mark Taper Foundation’s belief in our efforts, and we extend our sincere thanks!
WAYS TO GIVE
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Soroptimist House of Hope
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CLIENT COMMENTS
Dear Soroptimists,
I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to come to House of Hope. I also want to express my gratitude as I realize how fortunate I am to have the loving treatment that I so desperately needed. Here, I was able to learn about myself. I’m still learning how to breathe. I’ve stopped beating myself up. I’ve forgiven myself and I’m able to smile when I look in the mirror because of your compassionate staff.(My Counselor Cindi H. – Amazing). I’ve been given the chance to learn about some of my trauma. I no longer will allow it to define me. I can embrace my memories of my dad. Your staff helped me there as well. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the Hope when I felt hopeless. Sincerely M.A.
P.S.I had no idea how to cook when I arrived. I do NOW! I completed 32 months and the curriculum was never repeated. The groups were modern and very informative for me. The staff, each and every one of them had different, compassionate qualities that reflected love as well as well as empathy for me.
Dear Soroptimist House of Hope,
I want to sincerely thank you for accepting me and welcoming me into the House of Hope in Desert Hot Springs and now into Hope’s Horizons in Banning. You have empowered me to take back control of my life and I have been restored to my real and true self. My sanity has returned and once again my life is good. My faith has been restored in God and in humanity thanks to the thoughtfulness, kindness and love given to me by my counselors who worked with me. I have great hopes and dreams for my future and I want to someday be working in the field of recovery because I to give back everything that has ben given to me. My life is richer because of this experience and I am forever grateful to all of you. Thank you so much. D.D.
Hello All My Beautiful Women at SHOH,
As you know, I have been to treatment before. Never have I got the attention and care that I received here. No matter how busy you ladies are, you are always willing to take the time and talk with us. Making sure we are heard. The teachings here are so extremely important. I loved working my steps. It has taught me so much about myself and my disease. It has taught me how to deal with anger, parenting, life skills, coping skills and reasons why we used. I can’t lie, we all thing about leaving but the women here keep me from reverting back to my old sell. No more running away from my problems. I love this house and believe it does give us hope. You are not losing a woman, you are gaining one. I’ll back to be of service and I am excited. Thank you for teaching me how to love myself again. I feel like a changed woman. Life is good today. I owe it all to you ladies. Love you gals, SL.
Dear Soroptimist House of Hope,
I am thankful for your support. The house was very family oriented and structured. I feel as if I was a part of something. SHOH has made me stronger, physically and emotionally. I was allowed to find myself and higher power. I was encourage and supported. I now know my worth, the staff were kind and Lupe was amazing. Thank you. J.S.
BOARD & STAFF
Board of Directors
Trish Klimkiewicz
President
Tim Radigan-Brophy
Vice President/Operations
Mary Jo Boccadoro
Recording Secretary
Maria Cox
Treasurer
Quality Assurance
Dot Reed
Past President / Director
Peggy Redmon
Director
Michael Platt
Director
Becky Goebel
Director
Charlotte Hughlett
Director
Advisory Board
Stephanie Peck
Administration
Banning/Desert Hot Springs
Rebecca Norton
CADC-II, ICADC
Executive Director
Hope’s Horizons
Banning
Recovery Residence
Open
Recovery Residence Manager/Office Assistant
Residential Treatment Program
Desert Hot Springs
Lupe Stoneburner
CADC-II, ICADC
Director/Program Manager
Cindi Handwerk
CADC – CAS
SUD Counselor I
Arla Provo
CADC CAS
SUD Counselor I
Kirbie Beltran
RADT Counselor
Christine Rivas
RADT Counselor
Cynthia Amador
RADT1 Counselor
Weekend Attendant
Sarah McCracken
RADT Counselor
Dr. Kenneth C. Russ, M.D.
Medical Director
Kim De Prati, 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
Administration
Mark Guidry
Accounting Service
Margaret Henderson
Payroll Service
Christopher Francisco
Grant Writer
Open
Marketing Coordinator
TYPICAL MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
- 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
- 12 Step Meetings – 31 Via Zoom
- 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.
Soroptimist House of Hope
PO Box 1055
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
PO Box 1055
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
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