January 2012
Good News of Great Joy!
With Christmas right around the corner, the girls’ residential team customized their devotional time on the real meaning of Christmas. Little did they know that God was working overtime in the hearts of two girls. (more…)
God’s Plan for TJ
With his shaggy hair covering his eyes, TJ arrived to Sheridan House last fall wearing an offensive rock t-shirt and a cynical “whatever” demeanor. These external indicators proved to be sadly accurate in discovering some of TJ’s character traits as well; however, what we were unable to see was the determined and stubborn resolve that resided in him. (more…)
Finding His Rhythm
When Shane arrived at Sheridan House he barely spoke above a whisper. In a house filled with boys all striving to be heard, there sat silent Shane. With a slow to speak and slow to act quality about him, making connections with others in the home was going to take some time. (more…)
October 2011
2011 Summer Trips
The boys and girls of our residential program experienced an incredible summer trip thanks to the generosity of our donors! Because of your support to sponsor the summer enrichment program, their summer wrapped with two unforgettable trips.
The theme for the boys this summer was Man Up and their camping trip put everything they learned all summer into practice. Not only did they eat military rationed portions that they were in charge of themselves, but when faced with the challenge of the mountain and elements they knew that they had to finish what they started…and they did! (more…)
Trust Lost and Found Again
“I do not trust my daughter!” Those were the words that resonated from Cassie’s mother during their initial interview for the Sheridan House residential program. As a young child, Cassie was “a good girl” according to her mother; then, things began to change. Cassie stopped doing her school assignments. She withdrew from her family. She initiated fights at school. When she started sneaking away from home at night, her mother decided that enough was enough. (more…)
A Convinced Christ-Follower
When Andy entered the Sheridan House Residential Program, he was struggling in just about every area in his life. He didn’t get along with or respect his parents, he refused to follow the rules at school, and he wasn’t even attempting to “work” our program. In fact, he had such a difficult time with the structure of our program we didn’t think he would last long. (more…)
A Note of Thanks
House parents, Steve and Teri Griffith, received the following letter from Tracy on his graduation day.
Teacher Appreciation
With excitement and joy, the Sheridan House residential program girls decorated the teacher’s lounge at Walter C. Young Middle School to show their tremendous appreciation for a great school year. The theme for the event was a Mexican Fiesta and the food was generously provided by Lime Fresh Mexican Grill of Pembroke Gardens. (more…)
