Our educational programs have proven to reduce violent behavior with incarcerated youth. We inspire these kids to improve their scholastic achievement and reduce recidivism. The impact of what we do motivates at-risk youth to dramatically seek positive change in their lives and do the things that will cause those positive changes to come about.
In our workshops with at risk youth we discuss and illustrate the rewards of self-discipline, positive behavior, resisting temptation; being honest and truthful, and how to make the tough but right choices in life.
We reach juvenile offenders and at-risk youth through innovative means. We incorporate canine therapy, music, entertaining speakers, and initiate lively discussions among the youth with our volunteers.
We mentor incarcerated youth through correspondence, small-group Bible studies, and vocational training workshops. Our Mission K9 Program teaches kids how to train, groom and handle dogs. The K9 workshop is designed to give practical skills to the kids which can lead to their future employment.
The dogs trained in our K9 program go on to become service dogs to disabled veterans with life changing results for these veterans. The kids learn how to develop the dogs' skills used for medical alerts and assistance to sight and hearing impairment. By helping the dogs overcome learning obstacles the youth learn how they can overcome obstacles in life as well.
Learn more at https://faithfulfriend.org/about-us/
We need your support for:
* helping expand our canine program, placing service dogs with combat veterans;
* veterinary support in the McKinney, TX area;
* required training for prison ministry volunteers and mentors for youth;
* transportation expenses for canines and volunteers;
* financial assistance for canines in the care of veterans (dog food, veterinary care, leashes, kennels, etc.);
* upgraded computer equipment and software
We desire for all juvenile offenders to hear the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Being devoted to reaching young people in prisons, schools, and churches with the Gospel requires a team of believers whose combined gifts and talents allow at-risk youth to see Biblical truth through music, illusions, athletic fetes, illustrations of a relationship between Master and follower, and powerful testimonies of changed lives.
We go far and wide, to answer every call and every opportunity possible for ministry.
We encourage and educate security-cleared, qualified lay people to become involved in juvenile assistance programs in their communities, and to raise much-needed financial support for those programs.
Learn more at https://faithfulfriend.org/
Please enjoy watching these testimonial videos from our supporters, volunteers and the people we serve:
* helping expand our canine program, placing service dogs with combat veterans
* veterinary support in the McKinney, TX area
* required training for prison ministry volunteers and mentors for youth
* transportation expenses for canines and volunteers
* financial assistance for canines in the care of veterans (dog food, veterinary care, leashes, kennels, etc.)
* upgraded computer equipment and software
Organization name
Faithful Friend
Causes
Justice-involved adults or youth, Veterans, Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
2701 D. West 15th St #553