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Empowering Second Chances
At Living Redemption, we believe in second chances, healing, and transformation. Through mentorship, family support, and community engagement, we empower young people and families to break cycles of violence, incarceration, and hardship. Hear from those whose lives have been changed.
After my little brother was shot last year, L.O.V.E. Harlem was there for us. They didn’t just offer support—they made sure we never felt alone. Their care for the community is real.
When I lost my son, I felt like I had no one. But L.O.V.E. Harlem became my family. Dr. Jennings and the team gave me a space to heal, to grieve, and to find hope again.
Living Redemption
Success Stories
Youth Services Coordination (YSC)
Vincent Hendrickshass
Accepted into 8 of the 9 colleges he applied to, now attending Post University, where he made the Dean's List with a 3.8 GPA while playing on the football team
Jalen Jackson
Earned a 4.0 GPA and a spot on the President’s List at Post University
Gregory Bermudez Diego
Earned four professional certifications in plumbing, electrical work, OSHA safety, and carpentry. Now giving back to the community by working with Harlem's Family Enrichment Center
Jalen Jackson
Earned a 4.0 GPA and a spot on the President’s List at Post University.
Gregory Bermudez Diego
Earned four professional certifications in plumbing, electrical work, OSHA safety, and carpentry. Now giving back to the community by working with Harlem's Family Enrichment Center.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Many participants in our FFT program have experienced life-changing transformations.
- A mother who regained custody of her daughter and became financially stable
- A young man who was discouraged after job rejection gained confidence and found new opportunities with support from his therapist
- A family that struggled with conflict now has stronger relationships and open communication
Therapy at Living Redemption changed everything for me. It helped me rewire my thinking and finally believe in myself.
— Anonymous