Success Stories

“They are triumphed…by the word of their testimony.”

When I came to Breaking Free, I didn’t know where else to go.

Jermanie grew up in South Carolina and lived a tumultuous life filled with violence and loss. After being introduced to Dr. Byrd, he made a decision to change his life before risk losing it all in violence back at home. Seeking refuge and opportunity, Jermanie volunteered as an Assistant Manager at the transitional home for over a year.

After learning he had a daughter he never knew he had, Jermanie moved back to South Carolina to form a relationship with her. He has since married, and now plays semi-professional football. In the future, he hopes to help other young men like himself make a transition from being at-risk to thriving.