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Christmas Spirit
It can be challenging for me to get in the Christmas Spirit. Not because of anything nefarious or some jaded sentiments. As I transitioned to adulthood, Christmas felt like a pale imitation of what it once was. Now, my growing family’s infectious love of the holiday has reignited my Christmas Spirit in a way I
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Volunteer Highlight: Tommy Schrock
What difference can you make? You would be surprised. Being an influential force in someone’s life is simple as being there, ears active and heart open. The men and women needing your influence are on our campuses right now. Tommy Schrock, a four-year volunteer at The Foundry, knows how powerful volunteering can be. “You have
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Year End Giving Plan
The holiday season is fantastic for so many reasons. Not only do we participate in celebrations and festivities, but we also spend time with the ones we love. Our schedules through the end of 2022 will become increasingly full. It can be easy to forget another important aspect of putting a close to 2022, year-end
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Left Behind
Left Behind Flames rage out of every window. Black smoke billows from the rooftop. I hear glass breaking. Red flashing lights are reflecting off the surrounding buildings as my rescue partner and I arrive on the scene of this burning apartment complex. As we run up to the second floor to assist the fire crew
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Year-End Giving Win/Win
The end of the year is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time to create a charitable win/win. Make sure you do not miss this window of opportunity to make the most impact and benefit from the 2021 tax deductions offered to you. How to create a win/win? Donate financially to The Foundry before
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CARES Act, Year End Giving
The end of the year is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time to create a charitable win/win. Make sure you do not miss this window of opportunity to make the most impact and benefit from the 2020 tax deductions offered to you. How to create a win/win? Donate financially to The Foundry before
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The Genesis Process
Core to The Foundry’s recovery process is the curriculum we use. Faith guides every aspect of our programs, and The Genesis Process is a big piece of that puzzle. Developed by Michael Dye, this curriculum combines “both Biblical and neuro-chemical understanding of what is broken that causes us to be self-destructive.” Understanding your addiction is
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Brian - Stories of Reshaped Lives
“The Foundry gave me direction. It gave me a starting point to where I could become a new believer, a Christian who is on fire for worship. It gave me a direction I could have in my music, becoming a worship leader at Daystar.” Graduates are part of what makes The Foundry so great! Their
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Jeannie, Volunteer Focus
Jeannie frequents The Foundry for a number of ministry purposes. She nourishes bodies by providing monthly meals to participants. During this time, she often brings family members along to serve, which fosters a Christian home and marriage model to many who have never witnessed such. She spends many hours nourishing souls by mentoring on a
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Wallace, Stories of Reshaped Lives
My name is Wallace, I’m 40 years old and I worked and used drugs for Satan. My life was a mess for 20+ years. I’d been to numerous rehabs but they all lacked one thing in helping in my recovery, God. The Foundry has helped me grow spiritually, and become more conscious of living a
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Cyndi, Stories of Reshaped Lives
I’ve had 10 years of addiction in pain pills, meth, and marijuana. What the Foundry has done for me is restore my relationship with Jesus. It is something I lost along the way due to sin. It has brought hope, structure, and discipline back into my life. The curriculum courses have been truly amazing. It
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Macy, Stories of Reshaped Lives
Macy, Stories of Reshaped Lives No one intentionally wants to be battered, abused, and living on the streets. Macy sure didn’t. Having grown up in the church, she knew of God, but never really “knew” Him. Macy told us “Had I known of His great love for me, I never would’ve gone searching for love.”
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Monthly Prayer: My God is Peace
Join us for our Monthly Prayer: My God is Peace. Don't let the world keep you from feeling the peace God provides.
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Be Part of the Story
It was not pretty. and definitely not fancy or shiny or glowing in any way. Sometimes a sheep would end up on the roof of the stable. The donkey was often front and center. The standing wise men and Joseph toppled frequently on their sides. Baby Jesus seemed to wander the house from table to
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I Want To
“Away in a manger No crib for a bed The Little Lord Jesus Lay down his sweet head The stars in the sky Look down where he lay The Little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay.” Why would anyone give up everything to take on nothing? Mark 1:40, 41 tells of a leper who came
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Small Groups Changed My Life
I remember the nervousness like it was yesterday. I was sitting in someone’s living room with about 15 different people I barely knew. Would they still accept me if they knew my secret? I had to let it out. After all, I was definitely miserable, and tired from the weight I had been carrying. The
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The Foundry Way
In 2015, we adopted three key areas to focus on for the next three years to help fulfill our mission to permanently transform lives through Christ-centered ministries. 1. Quality Programs: Since focusing on the quality of our programs, we have implemented The Foundry Way, which consists of five components to completely restore lives: Case Management: Case
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The Most Difficult Time of the Year
Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:49-50 (ESV) DEVOTION If you were to ask just about anyone in our programs right now, you would likely learn this is the most difficult time of the
