Tiffany’s Story
“I had to make a choice” In a household dominated by her mother’s battle with substances, Tiffany’s childhood was toxic and chaotic. Without the attention and protection she needed, she fell victim to bullying by other children and older siblings. And at only age 11, she was sexually abused by a relative she’d never before […]
James’ Story
“It was God who saved me” James loved playing baseball; he excelled at it, too. Almost as much as the game itself, he enjoyed coaching younger kids and helping them develop their skills. So after college, when he failed to be drafted by a professional team, the dream he’d held since childhood was shattered. The […]
Duan’s Story
“The Best Decision of My Life” At 6 years old, Duan saw a man get shot as he got off the school bus. He witnessed another murder at the age of 16. While these events offer graphic insight into the environment where Duan spent his youth – and could easily be blamed for his destructive […]
Sheila’s Story
“It took me losing everything” An only child, Sheila was raised by a single mom who abused alcohol and suffered a string of broken marriages. “There were a lot of people in and out of my life, and a lot of things happened,” Sheila says, “bad things no child should be exposed to or […]
Kie’Arra’s Story
“I had no sense of belonging.” Alone. On her own. With no one to talk to – much less to guide her – Kie’Arra found herself homeless at age 15, after enduring a traumatic childhood. “When I was 6 or 7, my mom was into drugs pretty heavily,” she recalls. “And my dad just […]
Venus’ Story
“I am beautifully and wonderfully made.” Born to a woman barely more than a child herself, Venus enjoyed a happy, if unconventional, upbringing. The young mother and daughter were “adopted” and cared for by an older couple whom Venus lovingly referred to as her foster grandparents. “It was wonderful growing up with them,” she […]
Champion’s Challenge Golf Tournament
Monday, August 31, 2026Check-in and breakfast begins at 8:30 am Shotgun Start at 11am TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course1100 Championship WayPonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Experience a day of golf that helps to transform the lives of the hungry, homeless, and addicted in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Each registered player will enjoy a full afternoon, […]
J.B.’s Story
“Without Him, I Have Nothing.” As a young man, raised by his grandmother in Chicago, J.B. understood the bleak outlook for kids in the inner city where gangs, substance abuse and violent crime were prevalent and often the only means of survival. But J.B. saw another alternative: service to his country. “I left Chicago in […]
Tasha’s Story
“I’m happy. I’m genuinely happy!” The violence began before she was old enough to comprehend it. But once Tasha understood that her father was abusing her mother, she continually asked herself, “Why is this happening?” When Tasha was 12, her father passed away and her mother’s trauma ended. But for the young girl who had […]
Clarence’s Story
“The Mission supports my healing as a whole.” “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”– Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) “I probably walked around this building for a whole week before […]