A Life Restored
Joe’s Path To Recovery
“Without challenge, there is no change.”
These powerful words from Pastor Bradley have become a guiding light in Joseph Napoli’s journey.
Joseph, the youngest of six children, grew up in a loving family deeply rooted in their faith. His father was a Korean War vet, and his mother was a dedicated stay-at-home mom. Joseph grew up Baptist, but began to struggle with his faith as he entered his teen years. At 12, he was introduced to marijuana and alcohol by a friend — the start of a long, dark journey into substance abuse.
Joseph’s addiction escalated in junior high, when he started smoking pot daily. By high school, he had experimented with crack cocaine, heroin, and meth. Despite his growing dependency, Joseph got married after high school. But as his substance abuse disorder worsened, his marriage fell apart.
The loving son, brother and husband he had been became lost as Joseph spiraled out of control, culminating in a period of homelessness in Kensington.
Overwhelmed by desperation, Joseph hit rock bottom.
That’s when God intervened. A pivotal encounter occurred between Joseph and a young boy who prayed for him and introduced him to Teen Challenge. Deciding to enter our life-changing program marked a turning point in Joseph’s life.
Initially planning to complete only the 30-day program, Joseph was inspired by a chapel service where a guest speaker said, “God chased you here, now you have to chase him.” That night, Joseph gave his life to Christ.
As he saw the continuous prayer poured into all the students at Teen Challenge, he knew that the long-term discipleship program was where God wanted him to be.
Graduating in 2020, Joseph experienced the most transformative year of his life as he embraced every opportunity to give back through ministries, street teams, and community outreach.
Over the past few years, Joseph has honed valuable leadership skills and deepened his faith. He is grateful for friends like you who enable the life-changing programs here at Teen Challenge and is thankful to God for restoring his life. Thank you for making stories like Joseph’s possible.
Our Full Continuum of Care
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC) partners with Naaman to provide holistic support for men and women facing substance use disorders (SUD). Our common goal is to equip individuals in recovery with the tools needed for a successful life and guide them toward a full life in Jesus Christ.
Working from our campuses in Rehrersburg and Cheswick, PA, Naaman addresses the medical and psychological aspects of addiction, while PAATC helps clients develop the spiritual, social, and life-skills needed for lasting sobriety. Together, we offer a powerful combination of evidence- and faith-based support, delivered by a dedicated team of Christian professionals.
From our CEO
As we move through National Recovery Month, all of us at Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge are deeply grateful for your partnership. Your prayers and financial commitment to this ministry have been instrumental in providing life-saving services to those struggling with addiction.
Your generosity makes it possible for this ministry to reach into communities across the state and help people like Joe, whose story is featured in this issue. From the streets of Kensington to the suburbs of Lancaster, Pittsburgh, and beyond, your partnership makes a real difference. Its impact can be seen in the faces of the men, women, and teens we help every day – including Joe.
For over 7 years, PAATC has partnered with Naaman to address the physical and spiritual needs of our clients. This collaborative approach allows us to provide medical treatment and counseling services while ministering to the individual’s hurting soul. As a result, thousands of men, women, and teens are experiencing lasting freedom and a renewed sense of purpose.
Together, we are paving the way for brighter, healthier, faith-filled futures. We are honored to walk this journey with you.”
Kris J. McFadden, Sr., M.A.R.
President/CEO
You Make an Impact
Joe isn’t the only life you’ve changed with your generous gift. Through your support, countless men and women are finding hope and healing at PAATC. By addressing each client’s unique physical and spiritual needs, together, we are helping thousands of men and women experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Our ongoing outreach to those in Kensington highlights the desperation and growing need for help, especially for those who have been forgotten by society. Every day, we hear stories of loved ones lost to drug abuse, with their families unsure if they’re even alive. Men and women, like Joe, desperately want to reunite with their families and start mending the relationships broken by addiction – but they can’t do it alone.
Every dollar you contribute leads to real, positive change. Your trust in PAATC and your faithful support allows us to deliver life-saving care — free of charge to those who need it most. Thanks to you, husbands return to their wives, fathers are reunited with their children, and men and women are experiencing God’s amazing love for the first time.
We thank God for your ongoing support and the blessings you bring.
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