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50% of all first marriages end in divorce, 70% of those divorced will re-marry and file for divorce again.

Nearly 1 in 3 families in Jacksonville are single parent families. :

Nearly 1 in 3 families in Jacksonville are single parent families.

70% of teens in juvenile detention are from single parent homes. :

70% of teens in juvenile detention are from single parent homes.

Fatherless kids are at a dramatically greater risk… :

Fatherless kids are at a dramatically greater risk…

…at risk for drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, suicide, poor school performance, teen pregnancy, and criminality. :

…at risk for drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, suicide, poor school performance, teen pregnancy, and criminality.

Girls from single parent homes are 150% more likely to have babies out of wedlock. :

Girls from single parent homes are 150% more likely to have babies out of wedlock.

3 out of 4 teens that commit suicide come from single parent homes. :

3 out of 4 teens that commit suicide come from single parent homes.

Duval County has one of the lowest High School graduation rates in the country – 53.8%. :

Duval County has one of the lowest High School graduation rates in the country – 53.8%.

77% of black males who enter 9th grade in Duval County will not finish High School. :

77% of black males who enter 9th grade in Duval County will not finish High School.

One third of 9th grade students will engage in sexual activity… :

One third of 9th grade students will engage in sexual activity…

…by 12th grade the number jumps to two thirds! :

…by 12th grade the number jumps to two thirds!

1 in 4 teen girls has a sexually transmitted infection. :

1 in 4 teen girls has a sexually transmitted infection.

More than half of all teenagers are sexually active. :

More than half of all teenagers are sexually active.

Duval County has four schools with daycare centers for teen parents… :

Duval County has four schools with daycare centers for teen parents…

… including one for Middle School students, with over 300 student moms enrolled. :

… including one for Middle School students, with over 300 student moms enrolled.

1 in 5 teens suffer from depression. :

1 in 5 teens suffer from depression.

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Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death for teens.

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3 out of 4 teens report having tried drugs or alcohol.

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1 in 5 8th graders admit to smoking marijuana.

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These statistics are the result of a society that has:

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These statistics are the result of a society that has: put too much emphasis on “self” and too little emphasis on family and God!

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These statistics are the result of a society that has: allowed the family unit to disintegrate.

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These statistics are the result of a society that has: taken positive role models out and replaced them with criminals and the immoral.

Our Mission… :

Our Mission…

…to share the Gospel and through biblical pricipals, give young people a sense of self-worth, self-confidence, strong morals, and give them hope for their future. :

…to share the Gospel and through biblical pricipals, give young people a sense of self-worth, self-confidence, strong morals, and give them hope for their future.

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Brittany Kentai Autumn

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Amber Carlia & Zakimia

Our Goal- to keep kids in school and out of trouble, and help them reach their full potential for the Lord. :

Our Goal- to keep kids in school and out of trouble, and help them reach their full potential for the Lord.

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Marcus Zameka

Our Programs build trust and friendship through: :

Our Programs build trust and friendship through: * meeting needs* personal interaction * fun activities * Bible Study* Discipleship

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L’Marcus Tristen

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Billy Zeady & Zaire John

Reaching out building friendships and trust is the first step to making a difference because… :

Reaching out building friendships and trust is the first step to making a difference because…

…they don’t really care what you know until they know you really care! :

…they don’t really care what you know until they know you really care!

Programs :

Programs Middle School Morning Bus-stop ministry Wednesday Night- “Middle School Madness” FNL- Friday Night High School/College service Sabbath afternoon Discipleship Saturday Night events Sunday Sports