at The Rock. “Seeing these kids find God, their faith, and their community has been rewarding. Traditional religions turned off a number of these kids, but now they are not only finding their faith but also an extended family.” When I asked Mark about the challenges and transformations of the teens, he smiled and said there were many. “Being a teenager is hard nowadays with all the
“In 1995, my father joined Alice to start Solid Rock and give teens a safe place for community kids to hang out. Dash and I were always around Solid Rock. It was a natural transition.” “My father stepped down in 2009, and Jeff Moore came on board. As a minister, my father, Chuck Savale, understood Solid Rock’s mission but was uncomfortable with zoning, development, and
property management stuff.”
“Interestingly, I interviewed with Jeff Moore for a job at the teen center and didn’t get it. It was several months later when Jeff called me with a new position better suited for my skill sets. I have been there ever since.” That same tie Mark had with faith and family in his own home is now a gift he watches unfold daily
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