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She Once Questioned Her Purpose. Now She Helps Others Discover Theirs: Celebrating Samantha “Sammi” Simmons, CPRS
She once questioned whether she had what it took to make a difference. Today, Samantha “Sammi” Simmons is helping others discover the strength and hope within themselves. From rebuilding her own life to finding purpose as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Sammi's journey is one of courage, compassion, and transformation. Discover how one leap of faith became a calling—and why her story reminds us that sometimes, the light we share with others is the very light we once struggled to see in ourselves.
Julien Angulo-Fleming’s Full-Circle Journey
Julien Angulo-Fleming’s journey began in Voices of Hope Maryland’s Men’s Recovery House, where he found support, structure, and employment as he built a foundation in recovery. Today, he is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, using his lived experience to help others find hope, connection, and possibility.
From Surviving to Serving: Sherry Matthews’ Journey to Becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
After twenty years of addiction, incarceration, and rebuilding from the ground up, Sherry Matthews has transformed her lived experience into a life of purpose. Now a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Sherry is using her story, her strength, and her heart to show others in Cecil County that recovery is real, change is possible, and hope is never out of reach.
She Found Her Place: Celebrating Kira Hare’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
From homelessness and isolation to purpose and impact, Kira Hare’s journey is a powerful reminder that recovery can change everything. Now a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Kira is using her lived experience, empathy, and hard-earned hope to help others find their own path forward.
From Exploration to Purpose: Celebrating Richard “Rick” Dorsey’s CPRS Certification
What began as a search for identity and purpose became something far greater for Richard “Rick” Dorsey. Through the CPRS Certification Program, Rick found healing, grace, and a deeper mission rooted in connection, recovery, and service to others. Today, we’re proud to celebrate his achievement as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and the powerful journey that brought him here.