Founded | 1995 |
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Led by | Steve Trader |
HQ in | Columbus, GA |
Effectiveness & Efficiency 
What is the impact? | 1,400 affiliates with more than 20,000 long-term residential capacity operate addiction recovery services in more than 129 nations. A 2019 independent study reported a 78% success rate of long-term abstinence of substance use and 91% improvement in relationships. |
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Growth in last 3 years? | 102% Growth in clients served |
How is money spent? | $7,689,879 spent last fiscal year to serve 36,136 leaders at affiliate organizations (not including outreach and residential programs) |
Is fundraising efficient? | 5¢ spent to raise $1 from 768 donors |
Leadership & Focus
Team | 22 staff + 2 volunteers + board of 13 |
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Mission | To assist in the development and implementation of Teen Challenge programs worldwide. Affiliates provide youth, adults, and families with effective and comprehensive Christian, faith-based solutions to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive contributing members of society. |
Topic(s) | Leadership Training, Rehabilitation/Rescue Mission, Support Services, Discipleship |
People Served | Youth, Other Organizations/Ministries, Substance Abusers, Men, Women |
Location(s) | 135 (view list) |
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