Where Freedom Begins

Our services turn struggle into Stories of Freedom—one person, one family, one future at a time.

What We Do

01.

Life Stabilization Support

We help individuals regain their footing by meeting immediate needs and providing structured guidance. Through mentorship, resources, and ongoing encouragement, we strengthen the foundation needed for long-term success. Every stabilized life becomes another Story of Freedom.

02.

Second Chance Employment Navigation

We walk with people as they reenter the job market, helping them build confidence, sharpen skills, and connect with opportunities. Our support goes far beyond résumés—it’s about restoring dignity and purpose. Each breakthrough becomes a chapter in their freedom journey.

03.

Healthy Community Connections

No one rebuilds their life alone. We facilitate positive community ties that replace isolation with belonging and support. These relationships often become the turning point that transforms struggle into a story of hope and renewal.

04.

Personal Growth & Accountability Coaching

We guide individuals as they take ownership of their future and build habits that lead to lasting change. Our coaching encourages responsibility, resilience, and honest self-reflection. This inner work becomes the cornerstone of their Story of Freedom.

05.

Family Restoration Pathways

Healing fractured relationships is vital for long-term stability. We create safe spaces for communication, trust-building, and renewal within families impacted by incarceration or adversity. Restored families write some of the most powerful Stories of Freedom.

06.

Purpose & Identity Renewal

Many people come to us feeling defined by their past. We help them rediscover identity, dignity, and hope through faith-centered guidance and personal transformation. When someone sees themselves differently, the future opens—and a new Story of Freedom begins.

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Stories Of Freedom!

Charles B.

Participant Since 2017

When I was released from prison in 2017, I was placed in a halfway house in Sioux Falls. During that time, I attended a Bible study where I met people from Celebrate Freedom. They invited me to the weekly breakfast and to church, and that became a turning point in my life.

The breakfast gatherings gave me a chance to meet others going through the same challenges, build friendships, and share resources—like job leads and community support. Celebrate Freedom encouraged us to attend the church of our choice and provided transportation so we could get there. Their ministry always focused on loving God and loving people.

Through Celebrate Freedom, I learned to serve others by volunteering at church, helping with events like Jazz Fest, and delivering food to those in need. I even reconnected with my family, and members of the ministry drove with me to North Dakota to make that possible.

When I returned to prison for 18 months, Celebrate Freedom stayed in touch, cared for my belongings, and continued to pray and encourage me. After my release, they welcomed me back into one of their ministry homes and the program. I’m deeply grateful for the friendships, mentorship, and faith that continue to help me rebuild my life and reintegrate into the community.

J.P.

Participant Since 2023

I am so grateful to Celebrate Freedom for encouraging me to truly change my life and place my faith in a higher power. I was helpless in my addiction, but the people at Celebrate Freedom never gave up on me. They faithfully provided transportation to Sunday breakfast, church, and Celebrate Recovery every week.

After many heartfelt discussions following meetings, I began to realize I needed to surrender my addiction. I later moved to Mitchell to continue my journey, but I relapsed. One night, while in a bad place, I was stopped by a patrol car for no clear reason. As I stepped out, there was a needle lying right by my foot. In that moment, I knew God was real—and that He was taking control of my life.

Through my recovery, the truth, love, and acceptance that Celebrate Freedom consistently showed me became real. Today, I am 959 days clean and sober, and I now work as a counselor in a halfway house program—helping others find the same freedom I’ve found.

S.B.

Participant Since 2024

To say I’m grateful for Celebrate Freedom is an understatement. While I was in treatment for addiction, they provided transportation to breakfast and church every week. Even after I left the Glory House and went my own way, they stayed in touch—always reminding me that God loved me, that I mattered, and that I could be free from addiction.

One day I finally got tired of running, couch surfing, and worrying about my things disappearing. I reached out to Celebrate Freedom. They came to get me, waited while I packed up, and welcomed me in. I had a lot of grief and trauma bottled up, and they gave me space to heal. Surrounded by a positive, sober community, I began rebuilding my life.

Their encouragement helped me find work, and the assistance I received gave me room to breathe without fear of homelessness. Through the classes, church, and recovery groups, I learned to trust again, to believe I was good enough, and to see that God truly had a plan for me.

After 14 months clean, I relapsed while trying to prove a point—but instead of judgment, Celebrate Freedom met me with love, support, and guidance. I started over. Today I’m 135 days clean and sober, working steadily, and recently moved into my own place. I’m free, happy, and know I couldn’t have done it without the support and faith of Celebrate Freedom.

Finding a New Life—in a New Land​

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The People who Break New Ground​

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Bringing Dreams within Reach​

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