We reconnect, reunite and restore men back into their communities and revive hope with the blessing of a safe place of refuge.
We support the journey to self-sufficiency and family reconciliation by providing a faith-based, drug and alcohol-free living environment for men who are on parole or who have reached maximum sentencing.
Growing up in a Christian home with an abusive pastor as a father, had him searching for acceptance and love in gangs. He was sentenced to prison for manslaughter and the victim's family sought revenge, killing his own brother. Now as a "man of God," Matt openly shares his story which united him with his victim's brother and sister.
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Come celebrate the official book launch of Matthew Taufete'e's astonishing autobiography — a powerful true story of Redemption, Forgiveness & Transformation.
Matthew's story is a testament to the power of God's grace and mercy. After being sentenced to life in prison for manslaughter, Matthew surrendered his life to God — and everything changed.
This special fundraising dinner will help fund the printing, distribution, and marketing of My First Lap so this message of hope can reach more lives throughout Hawaiʻi and beyond.
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