Elizabeth Vargas Confirmed As Keynote Speaker At Alpha Home Luncheon

Elizabeth Vargas Confirmed As Keynote Speaker At Alpha Home Luncheon Award-winning ABC anchor and author to speak about alcoholism, anxiety and national epidemic (SAN ANTONIO, Texas) – November 22, 2017 – Alpha Home – a local addiction treatment center – is excited to announce award-winning ABC News anchor, Elizabeth Vargas, will be the keynote speaker…

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Alpha Home hosting coat drive for its clients

Alpha Home is hosting a coat drive for its clients. Donations of women’s coats will be accepted at the Ruble Center, 419 E. Magnolia, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Joan’s Blessing in Disguise

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County story “Joan’s” Story: My time at Alpha Home has been a blessing in disguise. I was sent there by my probation officer after two years in federal prison. I came with an attitude of indifference. I had been sober for a little over two years and felt…

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Alpha Home Volunteer Spotlight: Ruth, Cindy and Linda

Every Monday since 2001, Ruth Cawthon has been volunteering at Alpha Home, helping clients sew pillows, tote bags, Christmas ornaments, stockings and even gingerbread dolls. Ruth began at Alpha Home, with a job answering phones and now in retirement she loves volunteering so much that she recruited two of her best friends – Cindy and…

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Alpha Home Donor Spotlight: Charles Kennedy

Today’s #MorningsWithAlphaHome is so special for us because we get to honor Alpha Home champion and centenarian, Mr. Charles Kennedy! Mr. Kennedy recently turned 101 years old over the weekend. Congratulations, Mr. Kennedy, we’re delighted to be able to wish you a very Happy Birthday! Name: Charles. “Tom” Kennedy What time do you get up?…

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Alpha Home named a 2017 Top Workplace

Alpha Home is thrilled to have been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by the San Antonio Express-News, The evaluation for the Top Workplaces program is based upon feedback from an employee surveys. In total, 95 companies have been selected for the Top Workplaces award. Check out the list here: http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/top-work-places/article/Top-Workplaces-2017-small-employer-winner-AIM-12288039.php#photo-11860177

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Alpha Home Alumnae Spotlight: Christine

Today we’re bringing you the story of Christine, an Alpha Home Alumnae who never gave up. Completing treatment at Alpha Home helped her turn her life around and she now works at the Adult Drug & DWI Court, working to help others who were once in her shoes. #ChangeTheConversation “After sitting in jail for over…

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Pedal for Alpha Home!

Ride with supporters of Alpha Home! This ride will be led by JoyRide Texas instructor and former Alpha Home board member, Ed Howie!! This fun and inspiring ride will accommodate all levels of fitness. The suggested minimum donation is $25 per bike, payable by cash or check at the door! The event is happening on…

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Inside Out Silent Auction Bidding Starts Today!

You won’t want to miss bidding on these silent auction items, including art work created by Alpha Home supporters, such as prominent fine art artist, Kathy Sosa; advertising and marketing executive, Lionel Sosa; Alpha Home Alumnae, Sara Barcus, and local artist Dr. James Brown. Bid on our silent auction items, starting today! Bidding for the…

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Alpha Home celebrates National Recovery Month

It’s National Recovery Month and we’re celebrating the gift of recovery all month long! Here’s a list of events we’re planning for this month! Come celebrate with us. Alpha Home Painting For a Cause Fundraiser Join us at this fun event for Alpha Home. All art supplies will be provided. Cost of registration: $40/per person || $20…

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Task Force Seeks to Reduce Opioid Deaths in Bexar County

https://therivardreport.com/task-force-seeks-to-reduce-opioid-deaths-in-bexar-county/ By Roseanna Garza | Rivard Report For the first time, deaths linked to opioids have surpassed gun homicides, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To address this public health emergency in Bexar County, organizations have joined together to launch a Joint Opioid Task Force to find solutions to this…

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