Peter Pohl, Robert Pohl, and Ron Brown In September, Ventura Teen Challenge cut the ribbon on a new solar energy carport built as the result of a partnership between Teen Challenge and CleanEnergy4All, a nonprofit entity that also served as the project manager for the installation. The system is [...]
On March 29, 2014, Crossroads Car Show sponsored the Benedict Castle Concours, benefiting Teen Challenge. This 300-car show also featured a ladies high tea, boutique and fashion show. In addition, a special episode of Car Crazy with host Barry Meguiar was filmed on location. In case you missed the show on the Velocity channel, you [...]
Teen Challenge of Southern California’s 5k Walks for Recovery are held every year to bring attention to the fact that recovery from addiction is possible. This year, seven Walks held throughout Southern California were attended by roughly 1,000 people. We are so grateful for those who came out to support Teen [...]
Last year, San Diego Teen Challenge (SDTC) distributed 196,914 pounds of food (equivalent to 153,839 meals) in cooperation with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. Of that, 160,000 pounds were fresh produce. Because of SDTC’s efforts, they were selected to be San Diego Food Bank’s September Agency of the [...]
Each fall, so many Southern California families in the neighborhoods around our Teen Challenge centers can’t afford backpacks and school supplies for their children when it comes time to go back to school. With the help of our donors and supporters, we can help. This year, we passed out backpacks and [...]
New Video on how Orange County Teen Challenge is making a difference in their community! Watch how OCTC is reaching into local communities to help needy, hurting and at-risk individuals and their families with hope, healing and life transformation!
Benedict Castle Lighting 2017 The Benedict Castle Lighting Festival has been the place for hundreds to gather every year and be filled with the Christmas spirit! This historical monument is decorated with Christmas lights throughout, wreaths, and ornaments along with the rest of the grounds. It is quite the site to behold! When: Sunday, November [...]
"I am a big believer and supporter in the ministry and the work that Teen Challenge is doing all across the country." Matthew West
These are exciting times at Teen Challenge of Southern California! This summer, we opened the doors of the Timothy House adolescent boys' home! Long have we dreamed of having a Teen Challenge adolescent recovery home in Southern California. Now after years of hard work and with the help of our faithful supporters, this dream has [...]
Katie was raised in a pastor's home by loving parents who did everything they could to help her succeed. Growing up, she never had problems with drugs or alcohol. But she always struggled with low self-confidence. She often thought she was never good enough, that her parents only told her she was pretty because she [...]
