Ezekiel's Dream

09/27/2024

Today, Ezekiel’s Dream partnered with Valley Streetz to advance our shared mission of reducing harm and making a positive impact in our local community ❤️

08/25/2024

Outreach at James Marshall Park this morning with Victory In Praise Modesto Church, blessing our neighbors with groceries, clothing, and haircuts every 4th Saturday from 10am-noon ❤️

08/20/2024

08/19/2024

The Dream Team at Harvest Moon Restaurant! 🌙
Team work makes the dream work. Ezekiel’s Dream loves supporting local, small businesses ❤️

08/12/2024

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE! LET US REJOICE, AND BE GLAD IN IT!

07/03/2024

Jordan James Herr: A journey of love, service, and enduring spirit.

Early Life and Education:

Jordan James Herr was born on June 12, 1992, in Oakdale, California. Raised in Modesto, California, Jordan spent his formative years surrounded by a loving and supportive family. He attended Stroud Elementary, continued his education at Turlock High School and later graduated from the Stanislaus Military Academy.

Achievements in Taekwondo:

Jordan was an accomplished athlete gifted with a particular talent for taekwondo karate. His dedication and hard work led him to achieve numerous awards, culminating in World and State Championships. His success in martial arts was greatly supported by his mentors.

Military Service:

Driven by a sense of duty, Jordan enlisted in the United States Army, where he served with distinction. He completed a tour of duty in Afghanistan, earning multiple commendations, including the Afghanistan Medal with Campaign Star, Army Commendation Medal (2nd award), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, and a Combat Medal. Jordan’s military service was a source of immense pride, and he considered it an honor to serve his country.

Personal Interests:

After his military service, Jordan returned to Modesto and became an active member of the community. He had a passion for cooking, gardening, playing guitar, singing, wakeboarding, and boating. Above all, Jordan cherished spending time with his family and always loved and adored his only daughter, Jessa Herr.

Challenges and Legacy:

Jordan faced significant challenges in his life, including PTSD following his combat service and battling addiction. Tragically, he passed away on July 11, 2021, due to fentanyl poisoning. Despite these hardships, Jordan's life was marked by his , , and unconditional for his family.

JORDAN = AND

06/24/2024

Ezekiel Jackson: A Legacy of Compassion

Ezekiel Jackson was a talented young artist who lived with an extraordinary love for his family and an unwavering faith in Jesus. Even during his struggles with addiction, Ezekiel’s heart was steadfast in his desire to ensure that everyone he encountered felt cared for and knew the love of Jesus Christ.

Family was everything to Ezekiel, and he extended this love to those around him, particularly to the homeless and youth who lacked a supportive family structure. Ezekiel would often invite these individuals over for barbecues or a simple meal, making them feel welcome and valued. His generosity knew no bounds; he would take his own comforter sets during the winter seasons and give them out to the unhoused community, demonstrating his deep empathy and kindness.

Music was another profound passion in Ezekiel’s life. He was a writer, producer, poet, singer and phenomenal drummer. He often expressed his love for church and faith through his music, mentioning his church home Victory in Praise Modesto in his lyrics. His beautiful voice and heartfelt compositions were a testament to his creative spirit and devotion to his beliefs.

Tragically, Ezekiel’s life was cut short on September 3, 2021, at the age the age 24, when he was found dead in Cesar Chavez Park located on the west side of Modesto, California. Witnesses reported that he had purchased synthetic Fentanyl, leading to his untimely death.
Despite this heartbreaking end, Ezekiel’s legacy of compassion and outreach continues to inspire the community through Ezekiel’s Dream.

Ezekiel’s Dream, is founded in his memory and is dedicated to providing hope, healing, and transformation to those in need. Ezekiel’s life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and generosity. His spirit lives on through Ezekiel’s Dream, touching lives and making a difference in the community, just as he always sought to do!

EZEKIEL= GOD WILL STRENGTHEN #

06/22/2024

MISSION STATEMENT:

Ezekiel's Dream is dedicated to providing hope, healing, and transformation to those in need. Inspired by Ezekiel Jackson and Jordan Herr, the organization also pays tribute to all of God‘s children who have gone to be with Him. Just as the Jordan River symbolizes purification and renewal in biblical teachings, our organization aims to offer a similar path to transformation for the homeless, veterans, youth, those battling substance abuse disorders, the mentally unwell, and the underserved. Through faith-based support, compassionate care, and community empowerment, we strive to create environments where individuals can rebuild their lives, reclaim their dignity, and pursue a brighter future.

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06/21/2024

Welcome to Ezekiel's Dream!

We are excited to announce the launch of Ezekiel's Dream, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Pastor Lorraine Jackson who is an Associate Pastor at Victory in Praise Church in Modesto, alongside co-founders Amanda Duran and Kristi Ah You.

Ezekiel's Dream is a faith-based resource center dedicated to serving our community in various capacities. Our services will include a youth center which will be offering a safe and nurturing environment for our youth to learn, grow, and thrive, job readiness and cultural arts programs, as well as food and clothing, mental health and homelessness resources.

We are committed to making a positive impact and are ready to serve you. Stay tuned for details about our introductory celebration event planned for this summer. We look forward to coming together as a community to celebrate this new beginning.

Thank you for your support and prayers as we embark on this journey. Together, we can make Ezekiel's Dream a reality.

Blessings,

The Ezekiel's Dream Team