Truth 2 Da Youth Mentorship Program

05/02/2026

“Why you care so much about these kids?”Because I used to be one of them.-

04/30/2026

GRATITUDE. LOVE. COMMUNITY. 🔥

We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to every heart that stepped up to make this possible.

This is what real community looks like, people coming together not for recognition, but to make sure nobody is forgotten.

Special appreciation to our donors & partners.

Lauralae Harvey • Faith Rose • Jeremy Felder • Non-Profit Wrench Inc. Cheeky Monkey Studio Photography Cara Carisch • Fuzzys Italian ice.

Because of you… lives will be touched, meals will be shared, and hope will be restored.

Grill & Heal Unsheltered BBQ Picnic Rochester MN
📍 The Landing MN (Rochester)
📅 May 16th
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come serve. Come support. Come be the difference.

💬 Sometimes it’s not about what you have, it’s about what you’re willing to give.

A smile.
A plate.
A moment of dignity.

Let’s show up BIG, Rochester.

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Recovering and recording history together so we may pass it on to the next generation of leaders.

Our stories, struggles, victories, and lessons matter.

If we don’t preserve the truth, the next generation may never fully understand the sacrifices that were made before them.

This is bigger than us. It’s about legacy, healing, wisdom, and giving our youth something real to stand on.

One day they will lead, teach, build, and guide others from what we leave behind today.

04/29/2026

As families mourn the lives of eight children taken too soon in a mass shooting early Sunday in the Cedar Grove neighborhood, support has poured in from across the country—carried not just in words, but in presence, prayer, and purpose.

Those arriving share a common conviction: that what stands against love, against healing, and against the work God has planted in His people will not prevail.

Michigan evangelist Dan Beazley felt that call immediately.

Within hours of hearing the news, he began a 16-hour journey to Shreveport, a wooden cross in tow—symbolizing both the weight of grief and the promise of redemption.

“The second I heard, I knew I had to come,” Beazley said. “I would’ve driven even farther.

This isn’t about me—it’s about bringing hope, about reminding people that healing is still possible.”

From Minnesota, Truth 2 Da Youth members, CarolAnn and Charles Jackson arrived with their well-known symbol of comfort— , a larger-than-life presence that has embraced communities in pain across the nation.

Their mission is simple, yet profound: to show up, to listen, and to love.

“We go wherever the Spirit of the Lord sends us,” CarolAnn Jackson said. “And we come in faith—believing He will protect us, guide us, and make a way. Because even in moments like this, prayer still heals.”

For the Jacksons, connection happens one embrace at a time.

“Once you’ve been hugged, you’re family,” she added. “And family doesn’t walk away—we stand together.”

That message is echoing throughout Shreveport: that even in the face of heartbreak, there is strength in togetherness.

That what was meant to break a community can instead bind it closer.

Beazley emphasized that the days ahead will matter most—long after headlines fade and vigils grow quiet.

“When the cameras leave, that’s when the real work begins,” he said. “Keep praying. Keep showing up. Keep loving each other. That’s how healing happens.”

In a city forever changed, hope is not absent—it is being carried, step by step, by those who believe that light still overcomes darkness, and that together, no force can stand against a community rooted in faith.



Song "Eight Little Lights" by (Maya Grace) of Gstaff Records has dedicated in honor of the mother, 8 lives, and violence awareness!

https://youtu.be/Bfp5Bv97cLc?si=UbA1U7Ly9jAYNYnS

04/29/2026

That’s what Truth 2 Da Youth is all about.

Teaching our children while they are still young about life, choices, accountability, healing, faith, and purpose.

We believe in having real conversations now instead of waiting until damage is already done.

Our youth deserve guidance, safe spaces, mentors, and people willing to listen without judgment.

The goal is to help break cycles, build confidence, and prepare them for a better future through truth, love, and understanding. ❤️

04/08/2026

Looking at this picture brings a flood of memories and emotions.

Sista CarolAnn, our dear friend Jessica, and her daughter—here we are, together, standing in love and faith, even in the midst of pain we’ve seen at the unsheltered encampments in Minneapolis.

This picture reminds me that ministry isn’t always easy.

It hurts to witness the struggles, the heartbreak, and the brokenness around us.

But it also reminds us why we keep showing up—why love, presence, and compassion matter so much.

Every prayer, every hug, every act of kindness leaves a mark, even when it feels small.

We are grateful for these amazing women who walk this journey of faith, service, and heart alongside us.

Together, we are reminded: God’s love never fails, even when the world is heavy, and even when hearts hurt..

04/03/2026

"Lord, thank you for willingly enduring the suffering of the cross for me. Because of your death and resurrection, I receive the fullness of Your healing in my mind, body, and heart."