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Primary Authors: Mike Hodges & Doug Lance

Lifeline Connection: Proven Strategy for Center Start-Up

Written by Skip Arp on Jan 14, 2012

In today’s economy it is a challenge to keep Teen Challenge centers open and functioning, and establishing a new residential center is increasingly difficult. But the desperate and addicted continue to cry out for help. In many urban areas, small towns, and especially rural America, … [ read more ]

Arkansas Teen Challenge Weathers the Storm

Written by Guest Author on Oct 07, 2011

By Tim Culbreth, Director of Teen Challenge of Arkansas in Hot Springs Village, AR April 25th Teen Challenge of Arkansas in Hot Springs Village was badly damaged by tornados that moved through the area. Today, the daily routine of the students and functions are back … [ read more ]

EF-5 Tornado Hits Joplin May 22, 2011

Written by Guest Author on Oct 06, 2011

By Jim Lowans, Director of Teen Challenge of the Four States in Neosho, MO The western skies looked as dark as I had ever seen, our weather radio was blaring with tornado warnings for Newton and Jasper County, MO. From my home I made a … [ read more ]

New Director Named

Written by Snow Peabody on Aug 30, 2011
New Director Named

Former Presidential Advisor Henry Lozano returns to California to work with drug and alcohol addicts at the very center that helped turn his life around. “No one could have imagined that the hopeless drug addict that was entering LATC would one day serve presidents and governors,” stated Henry … [ read more ]

First Lady of Wisconsin Tonette Walker Visits Teen Challenge of Arizona

Written by Snow Peabody on Aug 29, 2011

It was an honor to host Mrs. Tonette Walker, First Lady of Wisconsin and wife of Governor Scott Walker, August 3, 2011, at our Home of Hope for Women and Children in Casa Grande, Arizona. Mrs. Walker is very interested in seeing Wisconsin Teen Challenge … [ read more ]

Back to School Bash – Community Outreach

Written by Snow Peabody on Aug 22, 2011

With help and support from their community, Arizona Teen Challenge organized a Back to School Bash on July 16, 2011. Local businesses and churches joined together to make this a successful outreach to those in inner-city Phoenix. The Fire Department joined with Teen Challenge to … [ read more ]

Support Reno Teen Challenge with a Simple Click

Written by Ted Slater on Jun 07, 2011

Express your support for the ministry of Teen Challenge with a simple click. Your votes may result in the Reno center receiving a $25,000 donation from the Home Depot Foundation. That will help fund a lot of front-lines ministry. You can cast your vote by … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge of Arkansas Hit by Tornado

Written by Patty Baker on Apr 26, 2011

Last night, Teen Challenge of Arkansas in Hot Springs, Arkansas, was badly damaged by monstrous tornados (photos below) that moved through our area. Our brand new Vintage Mall/Administrative building was totally destroyed. Two of our staff members were in the building when it was hit. … [ read more ]

Tucson’s Annual Catalina State Park Community Easter Sunrise Service

Written by Patty Baker on Apr 20, 2011

The Annual Tucson Community Easter Sunrise Service will again be held at the Catalina State Park. The non-denominational service begins at 7:00 AM and is open to the public.  Entrance to Catalina State Park is at 11570 N Oracle, south of Tangerine Road. The guest speaker this … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge reaches out to a neighboring non-profit

Written by Patty Baker on Feb 21, 2011
Teen Challenge reaches out to a neighboring non-profit

Pastor Roy Barnett and Bruce Paulette of Ohio Valley Teen Challenge are lending a helping hand to a neighboring nonprofit.  After seeing the problems at a nearby nonprofit in the newspaper, they contacted the facility’s administrators with an offer to help. “It only takes one … [ read more ]