Adult & Teen Challenge Southern New England

12/13/2025

🎄Christmas Trip Testimony🎄

I would like to thank the staff and donors who made this trip possible for all the residents. This trip was extremely generous, and I am so thankful to be able to have a part of this experience. This would not have been possible without the grace of God, the love of the staff of ATCNE, and most importantly, all of the donors that made this possible.
It was an incredible moment, where all of the ATC centers were able to combine to meet each other, get to know one another, and have fellowship together. I was able to meet other women from the different centers and was blessed to hear their trials and testimonies. We all came into the program, lost, broken, feeling helpless and hopeless, but we were all able to come together for one night and day to just praise the Lord and this wouldn’t have been possible at all without God‘s blessing.
At dinner, we were all instructed to sit next to people that we did not know or have not met yet, not to sit next to our friends or the women from our home. I had an opportunity to connect with an older lady from the New Jersey home and we shared so much laughter from jokes to just pure happiness of getting to know each other. We got to talk about our families, children, career, life, and the trials in our life that led to where we currently are. It was such a blessing to be able to meet more women than just the circle of our home and to realize that so many others are going through struggles just like I am. There were no judgments, just understanding and love and so much encouragement. Being part of a group of 24 amazing women and going through what I am, and yet we can all uplift each other. It is beyond my imagination.
The sense of community of all of the women rallying together professing their love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ created such a warmth in me that has been missing for so long. I experienced so many tears of joy with the ladies and have so many memories of happiness. We danced in the middle of the street in front of the Rockefeller tree, that image will forever be with me. I came into this program, kicking, screaming, and not wanting to be here, but this season of my life, I am so thankful to be able to be a part of such an amazing ministry. If I knew that in my younger years about moments like these of having people that care about me and celebrate me, I would tell little me:
You are good enough
You are loved
You will never be forsaken
Looking back and imagining all of the scenes from the Rockette show, the one scene that stood out to me the most was the nativity scene. It was so beautiful and glorified the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It serves as a reminder that God loves us so much that he sent his only son to die for us - That whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have an eternal life. Thank you to all! To the donors that made it possible, to the staff that devote their time to each of our journeys and to the leaders who have love and vision and continue to help all of us who are struggling to find Jesus.
Thank You

12/12/2025

✨Please Read and Share✨
✨Powerful✨
We have asked everyone who attended our Women’s Home’s Christmas getaway to write a testimony so we could share with those who have partnered with us to make this trip happen …
✨Bridget✨ who will be moving into the Women’s Director position in NJ shared these thoughts ….

There are moments when God allows us to step back and see His heart in motion — and this weekend was one of those holy momendts. To be blessed with an overnight stay at the Stamford Marriott, to share lunch at the best little diner in town, to sit together at Americano for dinner, to wake up to Starbucks coffee, and then to travel into New York City to watch the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular and stand before the tree at Rockefeller Center…

These are not just activities. They are testimonies of restoration. Many of these women haven’t had a Christmas in years — some in decades. Some cannot remember the last time they felt safe during the holidays, let alone celebrated. Others have never been treated gently, kindly, or extravagantly since they were little girls… and some never experienced it at all. But this weekend, I watched something sacred unfold. I watched women — who once believed they were forgotten — begin to smile again. I watched daughters of God — who have carried shame, sorrow, and survival for far too long — look around with eyes full of awe, as if they were seeing the world in color again. I watched them stand in places they never imagined they’d be, dressed and held and honored like the royalty God always intended them to be. Their eyes glistened not just because of city lights, but because hope was waking back up inside them. And that, to me, is the greatest joy of all.

To see them enjoy these moments… to see them laugh, to see them talk freely, to watch their shoulders drop as they realized they were safe, loved, and worthy of something beautiful — that is the true gift.

That is the part that fills my heart until it overflows. Because all of this, every single detail, was a reminder of who God is.
-A Father who restores.
-A Savior who redeems.
-A Shepherd who leads us beside still waters — even if those waters look like hotel pools, city lights, warm meals, or the magic of Christmas we thought we’d never feel again.

This weekend wasn’t about luxury. It wasn’t about the Marriott or the dinner or the show in New York. It was about God whispering to His daughters: “You are mine. You are worth celebrating. You are worth joy. You are worth beauty. You are worth love.”

And what humbles me the most… is that He lets me be part of that. He allows me to witness their healing, their softening, their rediscovery of delight. He lets me watch their hearts open a little more each day. Their happiness — their joy — is the greatest blessing I could ever receive. To see them be treated like princesses, after lives that told them they were anything but… To watch them experience a Christmas they never thought they would have… To see them lift their heads and stand a little taller — because someone believed they deserved goodness…

That is where I see Jesus most clearly. Not in the lights, not in the decorations, not even in the show — but in their smiles. For it is written, “He gives beauty for ashes.” And this weekend, we got to watch that beauty unfold right before our eyes.

Thanks be to God — for His mercy, His provision, His surprises, and the way He restores hearts one joy-filled moment at a time.
Thank you for experiences like these that remind ME of how I once was treated and thought of myself, as a testimony of all Jesus has done in my life and how much He has truly rescued a wretch like me.

12/07/2025

A huge heartfelt thanks to Bill Fredericks and Ann Fredericks

We are overflowing with gratitude for Bill and Ann Frederick’s extraordinary generosity of $5,000.
Thanks to their incredibly generous donation, all 24 residents, apprentices, and staff will be enjoying a Magical Christmas Dinner Monday night, December 8th at the prestigious Americano Restaurant

The Fredericks’ thoughtfulness and big-hearted spirit truly embody the meaning of the season. Their very generous gift will allow our ladies to experience an evening of elegance and fine dining at one of the area’s most distinguished establishments.

Our residents will be dining like royalty at this exquisite venue, savoring world-class cuisine in an atmosphere of sophistication and warmth. It’s an experience they’ll remember and treasure forever, and it wouldn’t be possible without the Fredericks’ remarkable love for God and these ladies .

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Bill and Ann for making this Christmas celebration so special. Your generosity has brought joy, dignity, and unforgettable memories to our entire community.

We will be staying at the Marriott and heading to Radio City by Limo to see the Rockettes Tuesday morning ..
Everyone is sooo excited 😍
It truly is amazing when you think about how God uses people to bring soo much LOVE to those who need it the most …

Wishing everyone a beautiful holiday season filled with the same warmth and generosity the Fredericks have shown us! 🎄✨🎄

12/06/2025

Morgan’s journey was marked by trauma, homelessness, and years of addiction. At her lowest moment, ready to give up, she felt God whisper that her life still had purpose. She came to the Southern New England Women’s Home and found healing, freedom, and hope she never thought possible.

Tyler’s addiction began quietly. What started with small compromises eventually spiraled into a full op**te dependency that cost him his marriage, his stability, and nearly his future. When everything collapsed, he came to Adult and Teen Challenge, where God restored his life and set him on a solid foundation.

Today, Tyler and Morgan are married, sober, serving at Adult and Teen Challenge, and building a life rooted in faith, stability, and purpose. Their story is living proof that God can redeem the deepest brokenness.

Our Dollar a Day campaign helps make transformations like theirs possible. Just one dollar a day provides the long-term, Christ-centered care that leads to lasting change.

Visit us at https://tcnewengland.org/d-a-d-sponsorship/ to learn more!

12/04/2025

Sara’s journey was marked by trauma, abuse, addiction, and deep pain. Years of searching for relief led her into dangerous relationships and he**in use that nearly took her life. After being freed from an abusive situation, she entered Adult & Teen Challenge in 2015. There she encountered God’s love, found healing from her past, earned her GED, and rebuilt her life on a foundation of hope. She is a director of a program overseeing the care of adults with disabilities.

Eric’s addiction began in high school and slowly escalated from weekend drinking to daily pills, then he**in. His life unraveled through arrests, overdoses, and the heartbreak of watching friends die from the same choices he was making. In 2016 he walked through the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge, surrendered his life to God, and everything changed. He rebuilt his faith, found purpose, and eventually joined our staff, serving with the gifts God restored in him. In addition to being the head of IT & Graphics, Eric enjoys helps ministries and Christian artists with their media production.

Today, Eric and Sara are married, sober, thriving, and serving others with compassion. Their story is living proof that no life is too broken for God to restore.

Our Dollar a Day campaign helps make transformations like theirs possible. Just one dollar a day provides long-term, Christ-centered care that leads to lasting freedom.

Visit us at https://tcnewengland.org/d-a-d-sponsorship/ to learn more!

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

It’s GivingTuesday, and today your gift to Adult & Teen Challenge goes twice as far.

By giving, you’re helping women find something far greater than freedom from addiction: eternal hope through Jesus Christ.

Today, every dollar you give will be matched. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to make an impact, this is it.

Give now at https://tcnewengland.org/new-life-matching-challenge-2/

11/29/2025

11/28/2025

Mike’s addiction began early. By the time he was in high school he was buying pills at school, eventually turning to he**in. His life spiraled quickly. Within a year of graduation, he was running drugs across state lines and committing robberies to feed his addiction. Eventually he was arrested and charged with 14 felonies, facing mandatory prison time.

With nowhere else to turn, Mike walked through the doors of Adult and Teen Challenge in 2004. There he encountered something he had never experienced before: real accountability, genuine love, and the truth of the gospel. In a December chapel service, the reality of Jesus’ sacrifice broke through his hardened heart, and everything changed.

The transformation was unmistakable. Mike devoted himself to prayer, Scripture, and serving others. Miraculously, the judge assigned to his case reduced his expected sentence from decades in prison to probation, a turning point that allowed him to rebuild his life.

In 2006, Mike’s mother Josephine came into the program. She had been struggling with crippling alcoholism for nearly 30 years. While it was the hardest thing she ever had to do, Josephine graduated the program. Their strained relationship was completely restored.

Today, Mike and Josephine are living proof of God’s restoring power. He worked for Adult and Teen Challenge for years, built a family, bought a home, and now uses his gifts to serve, encourage, and bring hope to others through Christian comedy.

Stories like Mike & Josephine’s are why our Dollar-a-Day campaign matters. One dollar a day helps men and women trapped in addiction find the same hope, freedom, and new beginning that changed his life forever.

Visit us at https://tcnewengland.org/d-a-d-sponsorship/ to learn more!

11/25/2025

GivingTuesday is only seven days away. This is one of the most impactful moments of the year to stand with Adult & Teen Challenge. Thanks to a generous match, every gift made that day will have double the impact.

Help us spread the word and keep hope moving forward.

11/24/2025

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever