“I don’t ever have to feel lonely again.” Merina Merina tried to fill the God-sized hole in her heart with men, drugs, and friends. But no matter what she tried, it was never enough and she continued to feel empty inside. But at Teen Challenge, Merina found a new [...]

God’s Warrior on the Front Lines: Amanda’s Story At Teen Challenge, Amanda found her worth and a new identity. Because donors paid her way through Teen Challenge with their gifts, she is now helping to rescue others who need to find freedom from addiction. “God has hand-picked me,” [...]

“I thought I’d never be free.” -Quinn's Story That’s what Quinn thought, but God had other plans. Because generous people like you provided a place for Quinn, he could come to Teen Challenge and find a better way. Here, he learned that God could heal him and [...]

“When Jesus Delivered Me” – Michael’s Story Drinking, partying, and drugs just about cost Michael everything. He had entered college on a scholarship but left in disgrace and before long, found himself burning one bridge after another. Then the day came when his mom pulled him aside and told [...]

Inside I was Calling for Jesus | Yvonne's Story “My addiction started with my mom back when I was just out of high school.” That’s when Yvonne’s mom offered her a pipe with rock cocaine. That led to an on-again, off-again affair with drugs that lasted several years, [...]

Once Driven by Heroin, Now Led by God | Ryan's Story

Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment and loneliness, he had fled from family and headed to the streets where he dove headfirst into addiction. From Homelessness to Freedom, Michael’s Story Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment and loneliness, he had fled from family and [...]

Paulina's Story Paulina’s Story Started with a Childhood SecretToday Paulina can say, “I’m a child of God. I’m an overcomer!”

Steve's Story God took away all desire for drugs… 30 years ago, Steve was a drug addict who spent more time in jail than not. Today he is a pastor. Here’s his amazing story.