DONOR SPOTLIGHT
PART OF THEIR MINISTRY Monthly donors ‘trying to be people God wants us to be’
Jeff and Terri Holland would like to put Lifeline Recovery Center out of business by eliminating addiction. Until then, they believe it’s their Christian duty to support its work. “We support other charities to help young people make good choices,” Jeff said, “but, realistically, we know, whether it’s from bad choices or bad circumstances, many in our community ultimately need help in breaking addictions. That’s why Lifeline Recovery Center is also one of the primary ministries we support.” The Hollands are members of Rosebower Baptist Church, a long-time supporter of Lifeline. “Rosebower put Lifeline in its budget many years ago,” he said, “and that got us thinking that we should do the same with our personal budget.” Their monthly contribution is on autopay with their credit card. “We give our 10 percent tithe to our church,” Jeff said, “but we have been blessed to be able to give more, so we can supplement other important ministries. They are all ministries out of God’s word, and we’re just trying to be the people God wants us to be.”
they are people right here in western Kentucky that you see every day – at work, in the store, at church. To hear their success is so encouraging. To see what this community accomplishes never ceases to amaze me.” Successful treatment mends families and strengthens our community, he said. In particular, he remembers the story of a supervisor at an auto dealership who lost his good job because of addiction. “He turned his life around here, and that dealer hired him back. That story might not have ended that way without this center.” Jeff has been familiar with the center for years, starting with Terrye Peeler’s leadership several years ago. “What a soldier she is!” he said. He is equally impressed with new leadership and community involvement on the board. “I am more than encouraged with the new direction – the new facilities, the staff training. It is great to have this ministry here. I wish we didn’t need it, but I am so glad we have it.”
They consider Lifeline important for our community because of its success rate – 63 percent of graduates are sober a year after they leave – and its cost. “People have a lot of treatment options, but most of them are not in our community, and most will cost them many thousands of dollars.” Lifeline’s donor support, from the Hollands and hundreds of other individuals and organizations, keeps costs low for clients, just $2,400 for six months of residential treatment and $125 a week for up to three months of transitional care. “We are lucky to have this resource here,” he said. Jeff has visited the center, played often in its golf tournament and attended many Lifeline annual banquets. “If you want a ‘feel good’ moment, go listen to those testimonials from the Lifeline clients. Many of them have lost everything, and
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