Candidates

Don

Am a 46 year-old man from Lake City FL. I will graduate from the Teen Challenge Jacksonville Men's Center in December and will enter the TC Reentry program  in January 2026.

I have a BS in marketing from the University of North Carolina and have experience in sales and offset printing. I expect to be employed by Maybery Restaurant Supply as a warehouse worker in Jacksonville FL. My goals are to earn enough money to satisfy the requirements to get a driver's license and then purchase a car. I enjoy cooking, biking, bird watching, and hiking.

Ashley

I will age out of foster care in July 2025 and will take advantage of tuition assistance to attend college at University of North Florida. I do not know what i want to major in at this time but I know I have time to choose. I would like a mentor who can help me stay focused on the Lord and keep me motivated to remain in school. I have no family that i am aware of, so having a more mature person to keep me aligned with the Bible should be very helpful in keeping me hopeful. I am a diehard Gator and enjoy everything about the beach. My favorite place to  meet is in any Coffee shop as i love trying new and unique coffees.

Tess

I am Tess and I am a mother of 3 teenagers who are currently living with their dad. When I leave Teen challenge, I will live with my parents while saving money to get my own place. As a homemaker of 17 of my 32 years I have no skill that will help me get a good job, so I plan to go to school to learn how to cut hair.

I was saved 9 months ago while attending a church in Jacksonville, FL. I have given my life to the Lord Jesus Christ and would like to have a mentor who can help me become the best Christian woman and mom I can be. I have a driver's license so I can work, but I will need help finding a job. I am willing to do just about anything to meet my goals.

Lisa

I am already in reentry with teen challenge in Columbus Georgia and would like to have a mentor who can help me move to the next place in my life. I and employed with the Teen Challenge Thrift Store, but as a 46 year old woman, it is time for me to look beyond Teen Challenge and become more independent.  I have previously worked in real estate and hope to renew my license. My experience is in MDU leasing but I am willing to work in other areas. More than anything, I hope to reconnect with my 19 year old son who is currently engage to be married. I would like to have a Christian mentor who is mature enough to help me be the best mom I can be to my son and his new family.

Kevin

My name Kevin and I am a 23 year old  from Orlando, Florida. I have been in Teen Challenge 2 times over the last 3 years. I would like to change the way I live and learn new ways of dealing with life. I will be staying in Jacksonville and entering the Reentry Program in 3 months. I am currently working on the landscaping crew and I like this kind of work. I will be looking for a company who does this kind of work when I start reentry. 

I enjoy cooking, reading, learning new things, like the Bible, and appreciate every opportunity I have to talk with people about the Lord. I plan to be active in serving at church but I do not have a church home yet.

Alex

I am about to age out of foster care and have already been accepted into the music program at Jacksonville University. I will live on campus as a freshman which will be a benefit since I do not have a drivers license, car or a place to live. My future plans are to get my BA in music then go to seminary for worship arts. I plan to serve in ministry as a worship leader.

I am seeking a mentor who can help keep me grounded in the Lord and teach me how to prepare for ordination in the church. Other than music, I enjoy hanging out with friends and spending time with my foster family.