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If it weren't for Lakeshore Ministries, I would still be
slinging dope or dead. I now have 2 years clean.
-Ty B.
Editor's Note: This photo is of Ty chairing a
CASA (Christians Against Substance Abuse) meeting.
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Joe is an ex-offender that Don visited in Boyd Unit for
years. Upon his release, Joe came home to Lakeshore.
He was working within 1 week, and volunteers his spare time with
Lakeshore. This picture shows best buddies Don and Joe.
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Ronni is an ex-offender who was released in July 2007, has found employment, and is reunited with her family. She’s doing great. She is pictured here with staff member Don, who was her prayer partner for 2 years.
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If it weren’t for Lakeshore, I would
be back in prison. They have welcomed me with open arms when
society would not. Lakeshore is my family and I thank God
everyday that I came here. God has forgiven me and I am a
new man. I will never be the same. The old Ken is
gone. -Ken M.
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After a long history of mistakes and
bad choices, Lakeshore Ministries gave me a choice between going
back to alcohol use in my old family environment or living a Godly
life here. Lakeshore has been an uplifting journey at a time
in my life when I needed to be wrapped in love and God’s
guidance while rebuilding my life. They gave me hope.
This is my family now. I now have a job and a promising
future! -Patrick N.
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The emptiest feeling in the world is
knowing that I had no home when I was released on parole.
Through God’s grace, I found Lakeshore Ministries. Through
the love, concern, support, and respect that I received from the
Lakeshore staff, I was able to start being a whole person again.
I have completed the program and now am part of the Lakeshore
staff, trying to give back what was so freely given to me. -Becky
McNeil
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Lakeshore is my new home and I am so
loved and cared for by the blessings of God. I feel safe,
peaceful, and loved for the first time in my life with my new
family. -Monica W.
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I was 19 years old, living on the
streets, and tired of being sick and tired. I called
Lakeshore and cried out for help, and Christi said that she would
come and get me, even without an application. All the men in
the house welcomed me. I LOVE LAKESHORE and I am not going
anywhere until God moves me. I am volunteering with the
youth at my church, working, and studying for my GED. God is
helping me and I will be sober the rest of my life. -Chris
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I was a homeless veteran and thought
that I
would end up in a shelter or move under a bridge, but I got a call
from Lakeshore saying that my name was given to them by someone
that thought I needed help. This was an answer to prayers.
Thank you Lakeshore and thank you Jesus! -Neal R.
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When I got out of prison, I was
fortunate to come across a program like Lakeshore Ministries who
believed in me and was willing to give me a chance. By the
grace of God and programs like Lakeshore, I am clean and a good
mom to my kids now. That’s why I am a proud staff
member at Lakeshore; I know the difference it can make. -Shelley
Boyd
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Without Lakeshore, I would be dead.
I didn’t know that there were people out there who cared like
this. -Patricia F.
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I did 27 years in prison and the
grace of God and Lakeshore saved my life. -Jerry M.
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Lakeshore showed me the love of Christ
and they didn’t even know me! I am now singing praises to
the Lord in a Christian band. -David T.
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After many years of drug use, Lakeshore
gave me a chance to put my life back on the right track.
They welcomed me with open arms and hugs. Coming to
Lakeshore was the best decision of my life. -Jon H.
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Lakeshore took me in as family and
helped me personally, spiritually, and financially in ways I could
never explain on paper. They are my real family now. I
don’t know where I would be if they hadn’t shown their
kindness and patience for me. Lakeshore is the best thing
that has ever happened to me in my life. -David J.
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I was saved in prison, but had nowhere
to go when I got out. Lakeshore gave me a new start to
become the man God wanted me to be. I thank God for
Lakeshore. -Roger Q.
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I broke the recidivism cycle! I
will never go back to drugs.
All I needed was time to grow, an environment conducive to that
growth, and someone who would believe in me and take time to walk
with me towards my God-planned destiny. -Tony
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After a DWI and a resulting disability, I was welcomed at Lakeshore Ministries and
it has been an awesome blessing. We work as a family and
they help us through our hard times and to stay on track.
They want us to have a good relationship with each other and with
our Father in heaven. -Jason C. |
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