Endorsed for Excellence
Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is fortunate to have bipartisan support from Congress, from Leaders in the State Legislature, Law Enforcement, Corrections, and the Court System. These men and women care deeply about issues of addiction, and its impact on our community. We value their support in helping people break free from addiction.
Salim Omari
District Chief, Saint Paul Police Department
As a police officer with over two decades of service, I’ve witnessed firsthand how addiction devastates our communities and strains our resources. While law enforcement can address the symptoms, Mn Adult and Teen Challenge tackles the root causes through their Christ-centered approach to recovery.
I’ve seen the transformative power of their programs – each individual who completes treatment represents a life saved, a potential crime prevented, and a family kept whole. Their work doesn’t just help people overcome addiction; it instills purpose, belonging, and lasting hope that makes our entire community safer.
Dawanna Witt
Sheriff, Hennepin County
The opioid crisis is a reality I’ve witnessed up close. From childhood to adulthood, I saw how addiction ripped families apart and shattered lives. Today, as the Hennepin County Sheriff, I continue to see the impact of addiction in our jail and on our streets. These experiences have taught me that behind every arrest is a person created in God’s image who has lost their way.
I stand behind Mn Adult & Teen Challenge because they don’t just raise awareness, they take action. They meet people where they are, giving them hope and healing. They understand that addiction isn’t just a physical or mental battle, it’s a spiritual one too.