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A celebration of restoration
In December 2023, our friends at Restoration Church (formerly Strathalbyn Family Church) organised and hosted a fundraising dinner for Teen Challenge SA.
Read MoreAnother successful Ride 4 Rehab
On Saturday 4 November 2023, around 50 avid motorcycle riders gathered at 8.00am at the Teen Challenge administration office in Stepney for this year’s annual Ride 4 Rehab fundraiser. After morning coffee and final registrations, CEO Graham Ross welcomed the riders before the group headed off on its journey to Strathalbyn. The group made its…
Read MoreOpen day brings community together
What a powerful day of fellowship we had on Saturday 21 October 2023. About 100 people came to our rehabilitation facility in Strathalbyn for worship, testimonies, good food and a baptism. It was incredible to see the support we have from different churches and ministries and the kindness of the wider public. We started the…
Read MoreGlobal TC leaders gather in South Australia
In March, Teen Challenge SA assisted in hosting the 2023 Global Teen Challenge Asia Pacific Conference. It was an encouraging and inspiring time, with attendees savouring the fellowship after being unable to meet in person for the past three years. Most of the conference was held at the beautiful Stamford Plaza Adelaide, with the delegates…
Read MoreAnother successful Ride 4 Rehab!
On Saturday 5 November, around 35 avid motorcycle riders gathered at 8.00am at the Teen Challenge administration office in Stepney for this year’s annual Ride 4 Rehab fundraiser. After morning coffee and final registrations, CEO Graham Ross welcomed the riders before the group headed off on its 72-kilometre journey to Strathalbyn. The group made its…
Read MoreLocal church fundraises for Teen Challenge SA
Pastor Adriano Petraccaro’s association with Teen Challenge SA was an unexpected phenomenon. After pastoring a small country church for 14 years in the lower south east of South Australia, he decided to relocate to Strathalbyn with his wife. They took on Strathalbyn Family Church, not knowing that Teen Challenge SA was also moving into the…
Read MoreLife-changing 100&1 Club Event
Teen Challenge SA’s 100&1 Club held its first corporate event on 21 April 2022, attended by 28 guests and hosted by Hub & Spoke, our corporate partner in strategy and design. Guests had the opportunity to mingle and connect, and the event featured several guest speakers. John Lochowiak, Hub & Spoke partner Indigenous relations, provided…
Read MoreOpen Day and Ride 4 Rehab a success!
Staff, students and volunteers would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended our open day at Strathalbyn on 6 November. During the week before, we were watching the weather and preparing for a rainy day, but we were blessed with sunshine and blue skies. First to arrive were the motorbike riders…
Read MoreRide raises vital funds
The ‘Break the Chains 2021: Ride for Recovery Challenge’ was held from 1 to 31 October 2021 with a small but dedicated group of 8 registered riders supported by hundreds of loyal supporters. By the 11.59pm deadline on 31 October, a collective total of 3,990.37 kilometres were ridden over the 31 days, and $21,529 was…
Read MoreWill you rise to the challenge?
The 100&1 Club is a new Teen Challenge SA initiative raising money to help people overcome addiction. It involves 100+ people raising $1,000 each (or more!) over 10 weeks. The 100&1 Club members undertake self-directed activities as an individual or team that are challenging, enjoyable and fun, such as getting fit, cleaning out your shed,…
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