TCIY Ministries

08/06/2026

We are one step closer to opening the TCIY Sober Living house in Springdale. Waiting for the signed contract. If all goes well we will get occupancy Aug 1!! So exciting!
We picked up another furniture donation last week. Thanks Pastor Matt! Really needing kitchen stuff now. Dishes, cookware, flatware, utensils, spice rack, etc...and paper products!!!

Also, getting closer to the Starfish Project house in Garfield! Several steps to complete but it is all falling in line!!!

22/05/2026

We have spent the entire day looking at mobile homes, finished tiny homes and unfinished portable sheds to be made into a tiny home. So many decisions!
Why?
Because part of the Starfish Project is to place tiny homes on property we own to help men and women get ahead, by providing affordable housing. And, they learn as much homesteading as they desire.
We have a couple who will be ready to move in later this year, so it is important to them to get this done relatively soon.

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

In Springdale, Arkansas, substance misuse primarily centers around methamphetamine and prescription opioids, mirroring broader trends in Washington County. Local police note that over 60% of city arrests have been connected to drug possession, with significant increases in meth-related trafficking incidents, while overdose deaths across the state have declined from previous years.

22/05/2026

It is an exciting time!! Looked at a house today, that God laid in our lap. More details when it is finalized.
Making a day tomorrow to look at tiny homes for another part of the Starfish Project! Cannot wait to get John and Naoma moved out here!!
Stay tuned for more exciting updates!!!
God's got this!!!

13/05/2026

Have you been affected by addiction? Either you personally or someone you love?
Please share your story.

It is important to them!!!

13/05/2026

It is important to them...

Washington County: In 2022, Washington County recorded 41 overdose deaths, with 51% involving fentanyl.Regional Impact: Nearby Benton County had 44 overdose deaths in 2022, with 25% involving fentanyl.Non-Fatal Overdoses: The region experiences high numbers of non-fatal, Naloxone-reversed overdoses, which are targeted by local harm reduction organizations.

12/05/2026

What is a Sober Living Home and why would anyone want to stay there?

Here is what I found online...

Sober living programs, or recovery housing, provide safe, substance-free, and structured living environments for individuals transitioning from addiction treatment to independent living. These homes emphasize peer support, accountability through regular drug screenings, and house rules like curfews and chores. They are typically self-pay and privately operated rather than government-funded.

Key Components of Sober Living Programs
Structure and Safety: Residents must stay sober, often with random testing to ensure a secure environment.
Peer Support: Living with others in recovery provides a strong community for navigating challenges without substance use.
Accountability: Residents share household chores, attend mandatory house meetings, and adhere to set curfews.
Bridging Treatment to Independence: These homes fill the gap between intensive treatment (rehab) and living independently, allowing residents to work or attend school.

09/05/2026

Backing up and regrouping after talking to the bank. It is more important now than ever to have your financial support...please consider donating to the Starfish Project!! We can't save them all, but we can make a difference to some, with your help!