Saved By Grace SE Georgia

10/07/2026

Homeless to REUNITED with his wife!!!

This one is bittersweet. To know Terry is to adore him.

We are so excited to watch his marriage flourish in TN with his beautiful wife.

Maria & I first met a very different Terry back in probably 2020. I’m so proud of how far God has brought him. I’m humbled to have been a small part in his journey.

He’s been in Daniel’s House Of Hope since the middle of July. Since being there I have witnessed tremendous growth and maturity. His spiritual guidance, leadership and all around love for his Jesus has been such an inspiration for everyone else there.

Before he got on the road we had a very emotional house meeting, each man saying how much they would miss him. The house manager, Ronny, prepared a meal for all 7 of them one last time and they broke bread as a family before he left.

This is not goodbye. This is we will see you later. Please keep Terry in your prayers as he drives all night to TN. We will keep you all updated!

The last few pictures are of the house manager praying over him out loud & in front of his peers. It was such a time of sweet worship in that house!

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8

Safe travels, my friend. I will miss worshiping with you at Blythe Island Baptist Church.

10/01/2026

Can you believe it's October already? We are beginning to collect bags of individually wrapped candy that can be given out to trick or treaters on Halloween. Our men in Daniel's House of Hope live in a neighborhood full of children and will be ready to hand out candy!

Candy can be dropped off to us here at the office Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm (we close for lunch 12-1). Deadline for collection is Thursday, October 29.

We appreciate you!!

09/23/2026

Update on Isaiah!

I got to spend some time with him today in the college library while doing an interview with Golden Isles Magazine

Since leaving SBG he has bought a car and is a student RA! He’s managing/ juggling all of his responsibilities & passing all of his classes!

When I asked him about his favorite thing about being on campus, of course his answer was the food! He’s always had an appetite for good food.

He’s loving the campus life and is so humble and thankful for the opportunity he never thought he’d get.

Watch for his inspiring story in the Jan / Feb edition of Golden Isles Magazine. It’s going to be great!

09/21/2026

Quick video update on The Murray Center! Wilson Construction and all the sub contractors are working hard and we are so proud and thankful!!!

09/18/2026

Look at God!!!

A few years ago we were gifted this vehicle from a local pastor to take our clients back and forth to work.

Fast forward to today. I handed the keys, title and insurance over to one of our residents. Paying it forward, praising God every step of the way.

Transportation is such a vital part of long term self-sufficiency and I know he will be a good steward of the vehicle.

Terry is such an inspiration to those who know him and I’m so thankful to know him and be a small part of his journey.

Congratulations, Terry. Keep doing the next right thing!!!

If you have a vehicle that you’d like to donate, let’s chat!

09/18/2026

Matching Grant Campaign & Weekly Update
We are in the middle of a **Matching Grant Campaign** and have until May 31, 2027 to raise $20,000.
Every gift is doubled, so your support goes twice as far:
- $5 becomes $10
- $10 becomes $20
- And so on
Every dollar helps, and no gift is too small. All funds raised through this post will go directly toward our Matching Grant Campaign.
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This week has been a reminder of why this work matters so deeply.
The day began slowly, then a call came in. In the background, a one-year-old child was crying. On the other end of the line was a 20-year-old single mom, crying and desperately needing a safe place to stay. She struggled to make it through the call, and it was all I could do to make it through with her. We are hopeful that the referral made for her and her child will lead to the help they need.

“C” called to share that she got a job and starts Wednesday. She still needs housing, and we will begin working on that next week. Staying in someone’s shed is not housing.

We also learned that “E” is living without water through no fault of her own, leaving her with no way to shower. We are hopeful that situation will be resolved very soon.

Construction Update
The work is moving forward:
- We are almost ready to paint and install bathroom tile.
- Doors and trim were delivered this week.
- We are gathering estimates for outdoor roadside signage.

Meeting People in Hard Places
Every Tuesday, I meet people right where they are. Many reach out because they need help obtaining identification, and that is where we begin. But there is always a story—and often, there are tears. I may see as many as seven people in one day. That is seven stories, often marked by addiction, mental-health struggles, and/or childhood trauma. These are not just documents or appointments; they are people trying to take the next step toward stability.

There were bright spots this week, too:
- The single mother with three children mentioned in last Friday’s post is now in a transitional shelter program in another state. Her children were enrolled in school this week, and a new chapter is beginning for their family.
- Another ID was obtained this week. “M” shared his desire to rebuild relationships with his daughters and make changes to his people, places, and things.
- Out-of-state driving-record requests and a paper birth-certificate application were mailed this week.

We also currently have a waiting list of men hoping to enter our residential work program—seven men in the house working to rebuild their lives and relationships and become the men God called them to be.

Upcoming Needs & Events
Halloween candy drive: Please consider picking up an extra bag of candy while you are out and dropping it off to us. The men in our residential work program live in a neighborhood and will be handing out candy to local children.
Stocking Stuffers: Watch for our post in the next month or so.
Christmas Open House: Please add our Christmas Open House events to your calendar before the season fills up.

Thank you for standing with us, praying for the people we serve, sharing our posts, and giving as you are able. Your support helps make new beginnings possible.

09/11/2026

Hope!! A CDL!!! What???? I had no clue he had a CDL license – just needed a replacement!!

A previous medical office manager now in a program needing identification so she can get back to work – DONE!

4 birth certificates ordered this week, one driver’s license (CDL) and one ID!!

Drug Court Graduation – if you’ve never been, you should go – don’t have to know anyone – just show up. “Mr. S” invited us to come and see him graduate, so that’s what we did – 2 years sober and counting!! We helped him obtain his identification so he could gain employment. He is now giving back and volunteering with the Exchange Club. 7 people graduated – 7 stories of inspiration. The courtroom was standing room only! Family members and friends were there to support “their person”. Stories of addiction – most starting at a young age. Some have been addiction for most of their life but now are on their way to greater things and opportunities. Addiction does not discriminate!

No address – I met “C” a month ago and helped him get his birth certificate so he could get his ID replaced. He is now in another county and has no address – this is vital to getting an ID – I provided him with a couple of resources in that county hoping they can help him with that barrier.

Another one gone – this week we learned that “D” had sadly passed away. He was 32. Not sure what happened, but he is no longer with us. We met him several years ago and had helped him obtain identification so he could get in to supportive housing.

Huge shout out to STAR of Coastal Georgia, Inc. and United Community Bank for leading our budgeting class last night! 6 people attended and learned how important it is to budget your money.

Every day, people are searching for answers, for a glimmer of hope. Most are holding on by a thread. Single mom with 3 children being evicted this week. Kids having to go to a new school. New teachers, new friends, new environment. In your own bedroom one night, the next night totally different situation. Please pray for “A” and her 3 children during this time of uncertainty and unfamiliar territory.

We would love to be able to share with more of the community about who we are and what we do!! If you have any questions or would like to know more about us or perhaps attend a church and/or are part of an organization, please reach out as we would love to speak and share the story of hope!!

Send a message to learn more

09/04/2026

“I am sorry I let you down. I know you are disappointed in me”. The words spoken by “DM”. I met with him Tuesday in unfavorable conditions. He had been on my mind and I know when that happens, I need to reach out, so I did. Things had been going good for him, we had helped him get his birth certificate and then his ID. He had gained employment at a local fast food restaurant. His son had previously passed away in June and due to his circumstances, the family wouldn’t allow him at the funeral. The son was cremated. Not able to say his final goodbye, he was broken hearted. As I sat with him, he told me how much hurt and anger was in his heart. How he felt like a complete failure and couldn’t find much to live for in his current situation. I kept telling him that it wasn’t about me, him letting me down or disappointing me. I struggled to find all the right words. And then he asked me to pray for him. Right then, right there. And so, I did. I prayed that God would calm his mind, his spirit and his heart. I prayed for protection and peace. I prayed that “D” would see and understand that he was made in the image of God. He asked if I had a Bible I could give to him, and because of all of you and the Bibles that were donated, “D” will receive a brand new Bible!!

I told “D” I would make some calls on his behalf, but I couldn’t make any promises about changes in his current situation. He told me that I had always been there for him and he knew he could count on me.

Did you also know we are in the middle of a matching grant campaign for $20,000.00? $5.00 becomes $10.00, $10.00 becomes $20.00 and so on. Call or message us for information on ways to give to this match!

Be on the lookout for upcoming events as we hopefully will be moving our offices back to the other side of the building in a few months!

Are you part of a civic organization or church who would like to know more about the way we do “charity work”? We welcome you to call and schedule a time for us to meet so that we can share more about our mission to “Restore hope, one life at a time”.

Something NEW! A women’s Bible Study is being held at our office every Thursday night at 7:00PM. Ladies, we would love to have you join us!

Also, our office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day and will reopen Tuesday 9/8 at 9:00am.

Please know that we appreciate each and everyone of you! You are truly helping us “Restore hope, one life at a time”.

Needs:
Men’s underwear – New and unopened – boxers/boxer briefs – all sizes
Men’s socks - New and unopened - all sizes
Bibles – can never have too much of God’s Word

09/02/2026

Our residents learned about fraud, identity theft & scams tonight.

Thank you to STAR of Coastal Georgia, Inc. for arranging the class and hosting. Thank you to Glenn & Jennifer with United Community Bank for teaching the class.

Next week they will learn about managing their money & budgeting.

Financial literacy is crucial in long-term stability for our residents and we appreciate the collaboration with our partners!

08/28/2026

Text received from “CL” Tuesday morning – “I hope no pressures or worries of stress interfere with your day so that your heart may collaborate with your hands causing the essences of your task to bring the joy of accomplishment rather than burdens of obstacles”.

The Joy of Accomplishment:
15 birth certificates ordered this month so far!! 5 ID’s and 2 driver’s licenses paid for so far this month!! These are huge accomplishments for those trying to get back on their feet. Each birth certificate tells a story – for many, no father is listed. Some were adopted, some had mothers that gave birth to them a very young age. Identification can make life changing differences for some. You can’t get much accomplished without identification.

Female sleeping in a shed in a neighboring county after being displaced from a local motel that was shut down a few weeks ago is seeking employment and housing! A single mom trying to get her kids back and find stable housing.

Connections were made this month with the Brunswick Breeze, The Pathway Desk at A Better Glynn, Safe Harbor Center, Inc. and the Glynn County Sheriff's Office. An ambassador with True Charity stopped by for conversation and a tour. Dave Ryan with the Anschutz Foundation as well as part of the Under 1 Roof team came by to see the progress of the construction. Sheetrock is up and you can finally see the dream coming to life in one half of our building.

We attended the Homeless Coalition this month which is a great collaboration between Safe Harbor and other community partners/churches!

Many of you came through this month and wrote prayers, scriptures and/or placed Bibles inside the walls!

Daniel’s House of Hope - Men are working to get their lives back all while encouraging the others that live there as well. The men attended a financial literacy class with STAR of Coastal Georgia, Inc. and Ameris Bank – gotta learn how to manage debt and save all while building a future!

Calls continue to come in daily for those seeking services. We have received over 50 Bibles from you this month!!

Did you also know we are in the middle of a matching grant campaign for $20,000.00? $5.00 becomes $10.00, $10.00 becomes $20.00 and so on. Call or message us for information on ways to give to this match!

Do you want to know more about who we are and what we do? We welcome you to call and schedule a time for us to meet so that we can share more about our mission to “Restore hope, one life at a time”.

Needed:
Men’s Socks – new and unopened – all styles and sizes
Men’s Boxers/Boxer Briefs – all sizes new and unopened
Bibles – can never have too much of God’s Word