Adult and Teen Challenge of the Greater Midwest - Pekin, Illinois

Dylan

Place helped me get my life on track. I met a lot of good people while there. I learned a lot.

It's like anywhere there is good and bad. Ultimately I would say the good out weighted the bad. They focus more on income then the wellness of the students. The staff wants you to be a man of character while not following the rules they have in place themselves. They lie about a lot of things especially their success rate. They are always focused on expanding when they need to focus on the men in the program. Working for 10 months at a fulltime job was a little much too. Especially with no pay. They also show favor to certain people as well.

It did help save my life. The counselor there is an awesome man that helped me with family relationships and how to cope with stress and anger. The work program helped me to learn how to cope in the work place. I learned a lot of scripture while there. Helped me to become the Christian man I am today. I really enjoyed going to all the different churches and meeting the people I did. They helped me get in compliance with my probation. The intake coordinator made sure that I made it to all of my court dates. I also was able to get my driving permit while there.

Today I am 2 and a half years sober. I don't think I would be able to say that if it wasn't for going to the program. You have to truly want it and be serious about it for this program to work. It is hard but it is meant to be.

I pray for leadership here and may God bless this ministry.

Bradley W.

If you are ready to change your life and come to know God, this is the place. Despite any negative reviews this place truly saved my life and after completing it I still have there support.

Sonia C.

I'm grateful that they exist. People talk about shutting it down. Where would people who don't have the means send their loved ones? We need to be supportive. If there's something you don't agree with, why don't you ask for a meeting to make things better? Every place has its good and bad. I have heard positive news from here from people that went to visit our loved one. He's thriving. Before this place, he was on the road to death. You have to put your part in as well. That's just a fact of life. No one is perfect, but we can help each other and build each other up. Have a positive day. Spread love, compassion and support instead. Change does happen if you do your part 🙂

Robert H.

Forced to get up an work from 5 a.m to 3 everyday for a year.. they keep all the money leaving you with nothing for when you complete the program.. but after a year will help you with job placement..at night time there could be wrestling matches in a dorm room packed with everybody with a ego.. staff take anything they want of yours in hopes of provoking you an say that it builds your ability to deal with adversity in the "real world".. took my book "The stand" by stephine king wich deals with the battle between hell and heaven on earth that I had half finished and locked it away in storage just because they're bored and many other "minor" things like that occure.. ..but all around its a good place to get your head screwed on straight if your willing to become a better person✌️stayed for 6 months an left when it was warm and was homeless for another month.. been at caterpillar for 2 years now an loving life🙏

Joyce J.

A wonderful affordable facility...so grateful For them!

Katonnia K.

The thrift store is a joke. Poor customer service. No direct number and barely there during hours listed

LuAnn K.

Supper service. Goes that extra mile to assure customers satisfaction!

Phil S.

Outstanding program that has helped many people