Building a Bright Future: Tony’s Story

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Building a Bright Future: Tony’s Story

Teens and young adults need love and support just as much as younger children, especially those affected by the child welfare crisis. During a transitional age, instability often exacerbates the challenging aspects of growing up. Youth without support systems are left to navigate their struggles alone, frequently leading to negative outcomes in adulthood.

This is why we partner with organizations like Timothy Hill Ranch, who care specifically for vulnerable teens and young adults. Timothy Hill provides faith-based, family-like residences with group homes and transitional housing. Residents pursue school and workforce training, attend therapy, and grow skills for adulthood. Timothy Hill helps transition-aged youths build a bright future based on healing and hope.

Tony is one such resident who shares his story to spread hope to others.

A Supportive Environment

Tony grew up in a broken home. For years, he lived with no father figure, and his mother was sadly absent. The lack of support, coupled with his strained family relationships took a toll on Tony. He struggled at school and eventually gave up on his education. A short time later, Tony found himself homeless in his teenage years and in urgent need of support.

That’s when Timothy Hill Ranch stepped in to help, providing Tony with housing in a nurturing environment. He arrived at Timothy Hill, where he stayed on one of the residential campuses. After a short adjustment period, Tony began to shine in a supportive environment, surrounded by compassionate mentors. He quickly proved himself to be a hardworking and encouraging presence on campus. Now, Tony is the first person to welcome new residents, and he has even mentored several younger boys at the ranch.

In addition to his kind heart, Tony continuously grows his workforce expertise and enhances his skills at the on-site workshop. Tony takes financial literacy and driver’s education to help him prepare for adulthood, and he regularly attends therapy to heal from past hurt.

Building a Bright Future

Tony’s future is looking bright. He completed the most schoolwork of any student in the Timothy Hill Academy program last year. He studies hard and takes his education seriously. Next year, Tony will finish high school, and he hopes to learn a trade for his future career.

Best of all, Tony found reconciliation through a relationship with Jesus when he gave his life to Christ in September 2023. Tony now lives with a spirit of gratitude for how God brought him out of darkness and into the light of joy, freedom, and forgiveness. He shares his story publicly, offering hope and evidence of God’s blessings in his life.

We’re thankful for partners like Timothy Hill Ranch, who help vulnerable youth discover their worth and achieve their goals. These youth are empowered to build a bright future all thanks to loving support. Most importantly, they learn their Heavenly Father loves them dearly. Together, we ensure teens and young adults get the support and love they need for a thriving adulthood. You can help us serve more of these youth right now! Make a donation today by clicking the button below.

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