VISIONARY
Vaile Leonard has been in the recovery process for 19 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 The Light of Truth Center, Inc, (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 safe and supportive housing along with 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 throughout the Baltimore-Washington Area.
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
Welcome to Our Board Orientation Process
Becoming a board member for any organization indicates that you have a passion for serving. It also indicates that you have gifts and talents that you are freely willing to share. We are excited that you have chosen our organization to Be The Light in the world.
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