lightoftruth

Building Lives From the Inside Out

The Light of Truth Center, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. All Donations are tax deductible according to the laws within your state.

OUR VISIONARY

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If you would like to learn more about the Light of Truth Center, Inc give us a call at

410-496-5862

You may mail your financial donations to

The Light of Truth Center, Inc.

3308 Kyle Court

Baltimore, MD 21244

(Donations are tax deductible according to the laws within your state)

Vaile Leonard has been in the recovery process for 17 years and has volunteered for several community service positions. She has served as a state volunteer for the penal institutions. As a trained and certified state volunteer, this position allows for invaluable experience in assessing the needs of women embarking on new lives, and re-entering the community.

As the Visionary for LTC, Ms. Leonard is credited for spearheading and maintaining the vision, development, and implementation of a new facility and program for women recovering from addiction. LTC provides direct support to residents by designing and facilitating skill-development programs, including lessons in decision-making, communication, and identifying and dealing with emotions. Ms. Leonard also handles all fundraising and sponsorship efforts for the Center as well as supervise and provide a positive workplace for all levels of staff.

Ms. Leonard is an excellent orator and has had the privilege and honor to speak througout the Baltimore-Washington Area.

With over 25 years experience in the Administrative and Secretarial Arena, her ability as a logical thinker, with creative organizational abilities, has enabled her to become a viable and pro-active source for The Light of Truth Center. Known as a problem solver and deeply customer oriented, her determination and perseverance has enable her to resolve problems and turn ideas and inspirations into reality.

Deeply committed to her own self-growth, she brings willingness and dedication to this organization by knowng that true power lies within each and every individual.

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OUR TREASURER

We opened our doors in October of 1999. Bea has been here from the very beginning.

Bea has served in several different capacities. She is multi-talented and has used her skills and talents in several different areas. The outstanding quality about Ms. Bailey is it does not matter what we ask her to do. She simply rolls up her sleeve and goes to work, from helping to put together furniture to installing software. Ms. Bailey is there when we need her. Quietly working in the background at fundraisers, community meetings and public affairs you will always find Bea somewhere working and greeting our clients with a smile.

MEMBERS AT LARGE

OUR SECRETARY

Ginny Robertson

is Founder and President of Live Your Life On Purpose. She has been a speaker and workshop facilitator for the past 16 years, with an earlier career and education in the banking and finance industry. In the mid 1980’s she became interested in people… what motivated them, what sustained them, what drove them to make decisions, what got in their way of having the success they wanted. Through a very interactive and experiential model, she gave them information that increased their ability to communicate what they really mean to others, to ask for what they really want, to become accountable for the day to day happenings in their lives, to understand that many times their perceptions are not reality, to get out of their own way and get on with creating the life they desired.

OUR PRESIDENT

Her untiring commitment and faithfulness is a force to be dealt with. With her steadfastness, willingness to serve and her devotion to helping others she has become an example for the women that we serve.

From Resident to House Manager to Board Member

I welcome this opportunity to express my gratitude and thankfulness for The Light of Truth Center, Inc.

I would like to personally thank Vaile Leonard for allowing me to be at the Center. October of this year will mark my two-year anniversary with being at LTC. In the time that I have been here I have accomplished more than I thought possible. I have:

Completed my aftercare program

Graduated from computer school

Received Certification as Food Service Manager

Able to get my license back and now have a car

When I first arrived at the Center, it was stipulated that as part of the program, I would need to get a sponsor. I had no idea what a sponsor was or did. Today, I have a Sponsor, (someone who guides me through the 12-step process) as well as a whole new Sponsee family (other women who are in the recovery process and also have Sponsors). So we now have Sponsor/Sponsee family day at the Center, which gives me the opportunity to be a little more approachable and open to other people.

I have also been afforded the opportunity to travel. It was a privilege to have gone to the biggest NA convention around – the Ocean City NA Convention held in April of this year. It was astounding and overwhelming to see other people in recovery from all walks of life and ethnic groups. It opened my eyes to see that I’m not in this thing alone and LTC is opening my eyes to the beauty of life.

Vaile Leonard believed enough in me to ask if I would become The Light of Truth Centers House Manager. This position is giving me the skills and tools that I need to learn how to deal with other people. I’m learning how to handle explosive situations that I would have run away from before. I’m learning to be non-judgmental. Now I stand on principle and know that with a firm hand and a listening heart, anything can be diffused I’m learning to believe in myself.

Workshops are part of the programs that LTC offers and I’m thankful for them. Each workshop gives me a broader view and outlook on life. I’m learning to get in touch with my past, learning to trust my inner voice, learning to express myself and valuing my worth, and expanding my way of thinking on spirituality.

I wouldn’t trade places with anyone else in another recovery house at this point in my life. LTC is giving me the opportunity to meet very loving and kind people like Vaile, Constance, Yoma, (Counselor) and Natalie. LTC is helping me to fulfill my dreams by doing things I could not or would not have done while in active addiction. I’m able to see a brighter future and look forward to giving back – in anyway I can. This I have received from LTC – that each one – reach one. I’m glad to be where I am today. I would recommend LTC to anyone who wants recovery.

Respectfully yours, Christine Moore, LTC House Manager, July 2004

Light of Truth Center Board Member

I was glad to be a part of The Light of Truth Center as a resident and House Manager. I have been given so much and it only seems natural that I give back.

I look forward to serving as a member of the Board of Directors. Serving in any capacity is a gift. I feel truly privileged and honored to have been asked to be a part of an organization that supported me in getting my life back.

When I look back on my life and see just how far I’ve come, I am amazed. To be where I am now, knowing the road I traveled, I embrace The Light of Truth Center with my whole heart. I welcome any opportunity to be able to give back half of what I received.

Respectfully,

Christine Moore, December 2006