Stories

Prison wasn’t easy. She calls those days “hard time.” She had practically no one in her life. But she devoted herself to studying God’s word. Today, she says, “I thank God for that time in prison, because it was that time that I welcomed Him into my life.”

The loss of his father led Sam to drug addiction and prison. God has filled the empty void he had all his life, and he now has a family, home, and path into computer programming.

Roberto used to struggle with alcohol and drugs. But God has blessed him with a wife, small businesses, and relationships where he can mentor and be mentored.

God transformed Patrick’s life from a drug addict to a career in aerospace. He has served as a board member for our ministry and married a House of Refuge Sunnyslope gradudate.

Lisa found herself in prison and struggling with addiction. After going through our program, she later became responsible for our women’s ministry and married a fellow House of Refuge Sunnyslope graduate.