Do you know how many young lives Raintree Village impacted in 2025?
This year…
- We helped 69 youth throughout the year!
- We averaged 25 kids per day on campus (with a high of 28).
- 8 teens learned of Jesus’ love for them and were baptized!
Each of those numbers represent a young person whose life is better now than before…
For example, 17-year-old Damien describes his home life as “hectic and chaotic” before coming to Raintree Village. He adds,
“I was heading in the wrong direction with drugs, guns, and overall street life and kept getting in trouble. It involved being in the streets and (dealing with) family challenges and school issues. Just mainly in and out of trouble in school, moving around houses with my mama and my grandpa, and things like that… we struggled for everything we had.”
So, how has being at Raintree made a difference in Damien’s life? He shares the contrast,
“It has helped me get off the path I was headed on. I feel like just being at RTV gave me time to really focus on bettering my life for the good and work on some things that only I could fix like mental and emotional things. It also helped me because I was in a new environment. I was not around all of that (negative influence) anymore.”
Damien is one of many young people whose direction in life has been changed by living at Raintree Village. Those transformations are possible because of your generous donations!
Another example is 17-year-old Ku’Ualoha (or Ku for short) who came to our campus a few months ago. Even in her short time with us, she has noticed how being here makes a difference. She describes her experience so far,
“If I were not at Raintree Village, I’d probably be in jail, dead in a ditch, or places I shouldn’t be… Being at Raintree has helped me realize a lot of things about my life, mostly that holding hatred in my heart will get me nowhere. I’m learning to communicate better, to be understood. I’m also learning a lot about how to successfully live on my own.”
Ku exemplifies the young people who come to us needing love and guidance. Our incredible staff help them find a better way forward. We teach them valuable lessons and help them realize they are loved unconditionally by their Heavenly Father.
You make that possible!
Your support enables us to:
— Hire qualified staff to work with troubled teens.
— Maintain and repair our facilities so the kids have safe, stable living conditions.
— Provide basic needs like food, transportation, clothing, and hygiene products.
We don’t know exactly when or how many young people will come to our campus over the next year, but we always want to be prepared. Your contribution ensures we are ready with the right staff, facilities, and resources.
Make an impact today with your end-of-year gift! Provide a place of healing, belonging, and direction for vulnerable youth. Their future is on the line.
Go to our donation page now to support troubled children and teens. Every gift makes a difference!
Choose one of these three simple ways to donate:
DONATE ONLINE
Use the secure and easy service on our website.
DONATE BY MAIL
Send your check made payable to “Raintree Village” to:
Raintree Village
c/o Kenny Holton
3757 Johnston Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
DONATE BY PHONE
Simply call 229.559.5944 if you prefer this method.
Grateful for your prayers and support,
Kenny Holton
Executive Director
P.S. If you prefer, you can also choose to become a “Monthly Friend” of Raintree Village. Consistent, monthly gifts make a long-term difference in our children’s lives. These gifts help with daily needs like food, clothing, education, and medicine. Select “Recurring Gift” on the donation page.