“I now have the safe space to experience and grow in God. I am loved and supported by staff, interns, churches, and my peers. I am in an environment that I never knew existed.”

“I came to HOC brokenhearted with no sense of purpose and direction. I couldn’t sleep more than a few hours, my mind was in a tailspin and my physical health was poor. Just days after entering HOC my life changed. I can sleep without screaming. My Behavior has changed, my mind has stopped racing, and my grooming and hygiene have greatly improved. My skin is glowing and smooth. I have a renewed interest in life. I’ve developed hobbies and talents that I honestly never knew I had; I can draw! I am no longer the person I was. I am able to make healthy decisions on my own. I cannot boast that it was something I did; it was all God. Thank you HOC.

I now have the safe space to experience and grow in God. I am loved and supported by staff, interns, churches, and my peers. I am in an environment that I never knew existed. This is life-changing and life-affirming. I feel loved by people from all over the nation. When people donate, work, volunteer, and pray, I see and feel that love. It’s a God love. I am forever changed by HOC. Love, support, and this community have set me on a continued path back to health, stability, and a sound mind. Thank you, God.

My hope is to have a community of support, resources, and tools for success that are lifelong. I want to establish relationships through community members, churches, and prayer warriors. I am learning to think long-term so I’ve looked at what led me down this dark road and how not to return to a hopeless life.

I plan to take it one day at a time; baby steps. My goals, for now, are to serve God in ministry and as a testimony and a light for others. I want to focus on my relationship with God as a direction for secondary things. Thanks for letting me share.”

-C, Resident at House of Cherith