Sean After

Sean’s Story of New Life

“God understands our stubborn hearts, and sometimes it takes us a long time to truly let Him in,” Sean says. He knows this firsthand—after years of searching without realizing it, he  finally surrendered to Christ after just 10 days at Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC). Born and raised in Camden County, New Jersey, Sean…

Chuck at wedding

From Homelessness to Happily Married

When Chuck arrived at Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC) he was a shadow of the man he once was.  Standing 6’3” but weighing only 196 pounds, his frail body bore the marks of years of addiction, grief, and abandonment.  His skin was covered in sores, his ankles were swollen and his face was a…

Shawn's testimony

Shawn’s Testimony

While in the grip of addiction, I lost everything. My house. My family. My freedom. After getting arrested, my wife and I lost our house.  Our children went into foster care. I went to jail. I had forgotten how to be a man, a husband, or a father. But even at rock bottom, I knew…

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Peter’s Story: A Father’s Impact

Peter’s journey from the depths of addiction to the loving, devoted father he is today is nothing short of remarkable. It’s a tale of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of love and family. Growing up, Peter had a strong bond with his dad, who was his primary parent. Their relationship was built on shared…

Lisa

Lisa’s Story: Discovering Hope

Lisa’s journey has been one marked by profound challenges and heartbreaking loss. Both of her parents struggled with a substance use disorder, marring Lisa’s early years by trauma and uncertainty. Raised in an environment of neglect and instability, Lisa’s parents were eventually unable to care for both her and her brother, and they were split…

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Ryan’s Story: Finding Hope

“Son, you’re what we call hopeless.” Ryan was on a very dark path for a very long time… Parents yelling, dad storming out, the door slamming, left on the sidelines to watch it all play out. This was the first real memory Ryan had. He was 5 when his parents separated, and that was the…