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Promotions. Grants: researching and writing. Direct mail standards. Newsletter concepts. Appeal letter do’s and don’ts. Pros and cons of implementing technology.

Primary Author: Patty Baker

First Step by Don Wilkerson

Written by Jack Smart on Jan 20, 2012

Rev. Don Wilkerson has provided a valuable tool for Teen Challenge centers everywhere with his new book, First Step. In this very readable 144 page volume Brother Don provides valuable and life-changing information for those who are bound by addictions, those who have received help … [ read more ]

Publicizing Your Ministry

Written by Patty Baker on Jan 16, 2012

All Teen Challenge Centers need more positive “press” in their communities; everyone needs to work to keep “Teen Challenge” in the minds and hearts of potential donors and volunteers. We at Teen Challenge USA want to help you with this task. One way to receive … [ read more ]

The Ultimate Pursuit, a Teen Challenge story of hope

Written by Patty Baker on Oct 28, 2011

The Reverend Carl D. Smith, ordained as a minister in 2002 with the Evangelical Church Alliance, struggled through years of addiction, incarceration and homelessness as a young man.  A California boy who enlisted in the Navy in his teens, Carl became addicted to heroin while … [ read more ]

Photography Contest for Promotions

Written by Patty Baker on Oct 24, 2011

One Teen Challenge center is hosting a photography contest for both professional and amateur photographers. What a great idea for some free publicity for the center and getting good photographs! This isn’t a fundraising event in itself, although you could charge an entry fee and … [ read more ]

Year-End Fundraising – Are you ready?

Written by Patty Baker on Oct 05, 2011

We all know that the best time to raise more money is the end of the year. Year-end fundraising has long been the time when we catch our budgets up and have a little breathing room, financially speaking. It’s no surprise that many non-profits raise … [ read more ]

Door Hanger Marketing – Will it Work for You?

Written by Patty Baker on Aug 30, 2011

You’ve seen them. You know what they are. You’ve probably received some. And you may have even hung them on your neighbors’ doorknobs. But how well do “door hangers” work? If done well in certain situations, door hangers are a fantastic way to get the … [ 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 ]

Women of Faith Gives Back

Written by Jack Smart on Jun 20, 2011

We were contacted a few weeks ago by Amy Richissin of the Women of Faith Conferences. If you are not familiar with WoF, I can most easily describe it as a “female Promise Keepers.” They are evangelical in doctrine and non-denominational in their approach. As … [ 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 ]

Photo Project 365 for Inspiration

Written by Patty Baker on May 19, 2011
Photo Project 365 for Inspiration

Amateur and Professional photographers around the globe are joining Project 365. Put simply Project 365 is the resolution to take a picture a day for the next 365 days. Yes, that’s right find something photo-worthy in your world every day for an entire year. From the … [ read more ]