06/03/2026
🎓 HOMELESS TO COLLEGE! 🎓
What an incredible joy it has been to watch Isaiah "Sunzo" grow and achieve his goals over the past four months.
We first met Isaiah in February. During the cold winter months, he was sleeping outside near his job on St. Simons Island so he could make it to work on time each day. One afternoon, a stranger noticed him sitting after work reading his Bible and struck up a conversation. After hearing Isaiah's story, that stranger reached out to Saved By Grace to see how we could help.
Soon after entering our program, Isaiah began working at Beachview Event Rentals and Design and diligently started saving money. He also began attending church at Greater Works Ministries, where he gave his life to Christ.
As he continued his journey, Isaiah participated in financial literacy classes provided by STAR of Coastal Georgia, Inc. and opened his first checking account, another important step toward independence and stability.
One evening, Isaiah shared with our house manager, Robert, his dream of returning to school. Growing up in difficult circumstances, education had never been a positive experience for him. Robert encouraged him to pursue that dream and begin the application process.
With the support of CJ and Cathy, dedicated Saved By Grace volunteers, Isaiah moved into his college dorm last night.
Today, a young man who once slept outside to keep a job is beginning his college journey. His goal is to earn a four-year degree in business and one day open a Muay Thai gym where he can mentor and support underprivileged youth through martial arts.
Stories like Isaiah's are possible because of faithful supporters who believe that lives can be transformed when people are given a hand up instead of a handout.
Thank you for helping us restore hope, create opportunity, and change lives, one person at a time.
Isaiah's needs for the dorm:
-small microwave
-food (ravioli, ramen, milk, sandwich stuff, sprite, anything for microwave)
-cleaning supplies (lysol wipes, toilet paper, air fresheners, laundry soap, toilet cleaner, etc)
-hangers
-bowls / plate for microwave, plastic cutlery
Items can be dropped off at our office at 5140 Blythe Island Hwy. We are open M-F 9-5 (closed noon-1 for lunch)