3 to 50. I still can’t believe it.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

5:59 a.m.

Founder, Board Chair

I need to tell you something, and I’m going to keep it short because honestly, I’m still processing this.

We have 50 Freedom Builders.

Fifty.

Three weeks ago, we had 3.

Let me say that again: We went from 3 recurring donors to 50.

Do you remember this journey?

• December 8th: 3 Freedom Builders

• December 29th: 19 Freedom Builders

• December 31st at midnight: 24 Freedom Builders

• After the Florida recount: 31 Freedom Builders

• Today: 50 Freedom Builders. $10,000 unlocked.

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

The timeline was too short.

The goal was too big.

The math didn’t work.

But people like you, didn’t care about the math. You cared about the men.

And because you did, here’s what 50 Freedom Builders means for men struggling with addiction in Lowndes County:

• A bed will be ready when a man calls and says, “I can’t stay sober alone”

• A plate will be set at the table for someone who hasn’t had a real meal in weeks

• A seat in Bible study will be waiting for a man searching for hope

• Every single month. All year long.

No more seasonal gaps.

No more wondering if we can say “yes” when a man is ready.

You gave us stability.

You gave us predictability.

You gave us the ability to plan.

You gave men a future.

Thank you for believing that with the right help, men can be free from addiction.

We started with 3. We ended with 50. And somewhere in Lowndes County, a man who doesn’t even know it yet is going to wake up in a clean bed because of what you did this month.

Don’t tell me God doesn’t still do impossible things.

P.S. 3 to 50. That’s not a typo. That’s a miracle. Thank you for being part of it.