Join Serenity House Communities in Making a Difference

 My name is Donte J Dumas, and my story is one of transformation through brokenness. For years, I lived in the shadows of my own pain, but it was in that darkness that I discovered my true calling. I realized that my purpose was intricately woven into the very brokenness I once despised. God allowed me to be shattered, not to destroy me, but to rebuild me into a vessel of strength and compassion. I carry the weight of a profound responsibility—to fight for those who are too weary, too beaten down, or too lost to fight for themselves. My heart beats for the broken, because I understand their struggle intimately. I know what it means to be crushed by life, to lose hope, and to wonder if wholeness is even possible. But I also know the power of grace, the strength found in surrender, and the beauty that emerges from the ashes. This is more than a calling; it’s a sacred duty. My ministry is to the brokenhearted, to those who feel abandoned and forgotten. I am here to remind them that there is always hope, even in the darkest of times. I have walked this path from brokenness to wholeness, and now I stand as a beacon of that hope, dedicated to instilling it in others. I am a hope dealer, spreading the light of hope to those who need it most, with every breath I take. 

Todd Fowler has been in recovery for over three years. He lived in active addiction for 28 years. Todd says, the disease of addiction took away all his hopes and dreams, till he became clean and started his journey in recovery. Todd is a CCAR trained Recovery Coach & now a Recovery Coach Supervisor. He has been working hard within the organization to provide services for men & women in recovery. Todd uses the practice of meditation and acudetox to sustain his recovery. He has a weekly men’s meditation group (Thursday's @ 5pm) he facilitates at Serenity House in Flint.  

We are excited to welcome Darci Pickett to the Serenity House family! Darci graduated with her BA from the University of Michigan-Flint and has been helping others from a young age, volunteering at nursing homes, soup kitchens, and clothing closets in her hometown of Clio.

Family is everything to Darci. She treasures being a mom to her daughter and son, considering them her greatest joy. Darci is blessed with amazing friends and family, a support system she cherishes deeply.

Her extensive experience with non-profits, including the American Cancer Society and Whaley Children's Center, drew her to Serenity House. Witnessing the tangible help provided daily, from rides to peer recovery counseling, inspired her to join our team.

Having faced significant loss in the past six years, including her father, sister, and mother, Darci's personal recovery journey fuels her passion for aiding others. She feels honored and excited to be part of Serenity House, and we are thrilled to have her with us.

  Joan is 53 years young. Wife, mother, and daughter. She lives a holistic lifestyle, and loves reiki, energy work and all holistic ways of healing. She loves to travel (she's been to 5 different countries) and experience new cultures. What drew Joan to Serenity House was the compassion everyone has for helping those in recovery. She believes the holistic ways are a much better way of healing than the traditional pharmaceutical way. She loves seeing participants smile when they leave their coach or having people thank Serenity House for all the beautiful classes they offer. She truly loves her job and what Serenity House does for those in recovery.   

  My name is Chasity Bowers, I'm a person who is in long term recovery, I've been on this journey for over 4 years. I enjoy spending quality time with my 2 sons, spending time outdoors, meditating and exploring different holistic modalities. I am thankful to be here with Serenity House Communities and to be able to help others who are on their own journey, no matter where they're at and what that looks like for them, as well as continue working on personal growth within myself. I'm a Certified Peer Recovery Coach and I'm so happy to be a part of this team and what we stand for.