When I first came to Daytona I thought it was     exciting, as does anyone escaping a bleak and dreary life. I was an alcoholic, suicidal, divorced, battered woman with a drug problem. I thought coming to Florida would change all that. Instead, my drinking got even more out of control, I was arrested, and was slowly killing myself.

    I needed help. I remember looking in a window at my reflection. I couldn't believe the woman I saw looking back at me. Am I that lost? Am I that sick?

    One day I was walking down the street feeling sorry for myself, feeling worthless and unloved. I came across this little yellow building and felt led to ask some people what it was. They told me it was a church. Once I was walking by it and heard laughing and singing coming from inside, so I decided to check it out.

    Boy am I glad I did! At first I was afraid, how could this big guy with all these tattoos be a pastor? I sat and listened though, and was hooked.

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Katey’s Story:

    I started coming back daily. Then after a while I began to volunteer my time. Slowly my cold heart began to warm and I knew what I was missing. IT WAS JESUS!

    Once I accepted Christ my life started to change. First the good Lord took my addictions from me. Then I was blessed with a home, a family, friends that love me unconditionally, and best of all a God who loves me. I no longer have the need to wonder. I am content in my life. I praise the Lord every day for everything He has given me in life.

    Yes the walk is hard sometimes, but it is one that I am willing to take daily for the rest of my life. I thank the Lord for that little yellow building they call the Daytona Outreach Center.

Goal: I hope to one day become a pastor and help battered women.

Favorite verse: Romans 8:28- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.