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THE SOLUTION
HOME of GRACE
60 YEARS OF MIRACLES AND MOMENTUM
From a small men’s home in 1965 to a regional leader in addiction recovery today, the Home of Grace stands as a testament to what faith, family, and community can accomplish together. The next 60 years promise even greater impact—right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
1965
1967
1977
FOUNDED
Home of
Grace for Men was founded
by Bro. Bill and Jean Barton—a family calling to help men find freedom.
WOMEN ESTABLISHED
Home of Grace for Women established in Gautier, expanding hope to women
in need of recovery.
NEW LEADER Their son, Billy Barton Jr. joins the staff, marking the next generation of leadership.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Billy becomes Executive Director, carrying forward his parents’ mission of Christ-centered recovery.
RELOCATE
After decades
of flooding, the Men’s Campus is relocated and rebuilt with new cottages
and a chapel—a major step in expanding the program’s reach and stability.
NEW MANAGER Josh Barton joins the ministry as Business Manager, representing the third generation of the Barton family.
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BILLY BARTON JR.
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