A Haven for Healing and Recovery

The Seeds of Hope story began 25 years ago when Fr. Glenn O’Connor took over a women’s home for recovering addicts on the property of St. Joseph’s parish. This program was established to help women on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Sadly, Fr. Glenn passed away, but his mission endures and continues to thrive.

Since then, we have built the Fr. Glenn Home, a safe and sober living community for women who have completed the initial recovery program. Here, women can continue their journey in a supportive environment while working, saving money, and becoming independent.

One of the earliest graduates of Seeds of Hope was Marvetta Grimes. After graduating in 2000, she devoted her life to the Seeds of Hope mission and became its Executive Director. Marvetta’s journey was marked by deep loss—she lost her children to the system during her addiction, and her son Anthony tragically passed away in foster care due to neglect. Before her passing, Marvetta dreamed of creating a recovery home for women and their children, ensuring that no one would have to endure the hardships she faced.

Today, in partnership with Volunteers of America, Seeds of Hope is bringing Marvetta’s dream to life. We are building two homes for women and their families on the property adjacent to Seeds of Hope. This complex will be named the Marvetta and Anthony Grimes Family Center, creating a cohesive sober living campus. The center will offer daycare and preschool services through St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center, along with free medical, dental, visual, and auditory care at the Seeds of Change Free Clinic.