When Ryan Fain came to Branson in late 2023, he was not looking for a fresh start. At first, Ryan struggled to trust the people around him. “My first month was pretty rough,” he said. “I’d been...

My story is one of strength, struggle and redemption. My battle began with a simple, yet common desire to lose weight. In my search for fast results, I was introduced to methamphetamines. I believed...

My story is one of strength, struggle and redemption. My battle began with a simple, yet common desire to lose weight. In my search for fast results, I was introduced to methamphetamines. I believed...

My story is one of strength, struggle and redemption. My battle began with a simple, yet common desire to lose weight. In my search for fast results, I was introduced to methamphetamines. I believed...

Jeff lost his mother when he was just 14. Overwhelmed by grief, he turned to drugs as a way to cope. By 16, he had dropped out of school and was living on the streets. His addiction eventually...

Chuck is a father to five children. However, Chuck was an addict that made some poor decisions that led to him being incarcerated for over a year. Chuck had never been clean and sober his entire...

Courtney, at age 24, began the Elevate Work program at the suggestion of her grandmother. Courtney had lived isolated in her home since leaving school her sophomore year. As...

I came to Branson from St. Louis at 32 years old. I sought help for my addiction from Standing By The Door, and I also came down to care for my aging father. Although I worked for...

Before Elevate Work I was doing nothing. I was working as a housekeeper and stagnant in my growth. What I found most valuable in Elevate Work was creating an action plan. I had...

Meet Jennifer, Intake Supervisor at Standing By The Door Ministries. Jennifer completed the Elevate Work program in March of this year, and has used the skills she gained at Elevate Work to further...