Sergio shared, “This is a family to me: building that bond with others, seeing everyone succeed, learning to put others before yourself and take care of yourself.”

Lauren stated, “Though I was questioning myself for the longest time, when I came here, I have felt my stress and anxieties lift as I continue to be here.”

Like many boys who come to BRT, Zane hesitated at first to trust the people around him. “I think the biggest adjustment was trusting my houseparents.”

Sarah is a spunky 13-year-old girl who lives at Baptist Home for Girls (BHG). She loves coffee, playing clarinet and expressing her emotions through art.

Melody completed the OKC Campus’ program with her daughter in 2016, but since then, found herself in a verbally abusive relationship that left her wounded.

“I used to be really shy, but now I am confident and can talk to anyone. I think my faith has helped me to push past my fears and not let them bother me anymore.”