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GIVING BACK
story by Lynn Lofton photos courtesy of Discipleship 33
According to Executive Director Ronnie Arant, the Discipleship 33 program’s mis- sion is to offer a safe haven for the broken that offers hope and healing through Jesus Christ. It was started in October 2023 and is a continuing mission of the Home of Grace. Arant and Drew Hurd are co-founders, with Drew acting as CFO. Arant has 10 years experience as program manager with the Home of Grace, an addiction recovery facility.
“Discipleship 33 is the next step after Home of Grace for individuals to continue their recovery and spiritual walk with Christ,” Arant says. “It’s transitioning them into society, helping them get jobs, paying rent and restoring family relationships.”
The program provides transitional living for men and women with a $300 move-in fee, $140 per week and onsite supervision. There are mandatory group meetings of addiction programs and random drug screenings. An out-patient counseling option is also available.
There is currently housing for 18 men at three locations and five women at one location. “We are working to get approval to open a transitional housing in Harrison County,” Arant said.
In addition to Arant and Hurd, board members include Kathryn Kihyet Beatty, Todd Trenchard, Wayne Hudson, Joel Oustalet, Sean Beatty and Michelle Hurd.
Discipleship 33
228.3824547 www.discipleship33.org
Bacot Foundation of South Mississippi
Together We Are Making a Difference
www.bacotfoundation.org
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