Love that Leaves the Light On

Sep 9, 2020 | Misc

Becky and Garrett Swanberg were the first house parents for Release in 2004. Six years and twenty teenagers later, they left the role to make space for their growing family. Garrett continued to serve as the Supervisor of Homes, supporting the new house parents and...

Closing of a Season

Sep 3, 2020 | Misc

In the summer of 2004, Release opened our first residential group home with the goal of supporting teens who were transitioning from the juvenile justice system and preparing them to live independently.  From family dinners to birthday parties, from graduations...

Mentor Perspective: Christine’s Story

Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Mentors

I have been mentoring a young girl for a little over a year now. The idea of mentoring was suggested to me when my youngest child went away to college.  The first time I met my mentee, I had so many thoughts about if I would have anything useful to offer...

Mentor Perspective: Jamie’s Story

Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Mentors

We both were nervous, and that was the moment I knew  exactly where God wanted us both to be. I started mentoring earlier this year! To be honest I was nervous about what I was doing, yet excited to be able to help a young girl as a positive influence....

Mentor Perspective: Ashley’s Story

Jul 27, 2020 | Blog, Mentors

Mentoring had long been in my heart and mind. Thinking about the positive impact I could make on a young person’s life, being a positive consistent support person in their life. I started mentoring at the beginning of the year, I was pleasantly surprised at how...