"More to the Story"
Peniel Graduation 2026
Stories of Perseverance, Transformation and Hope.
On August 22, 2026, family, friends, supporters and the Peniel community gathered to celebrate 10 men and women who completed the Peniel program and reached an incredible milestone in their journey of recovery and restoration.
Graduation is always one of the most joyful days of the year at Peniel. It is a celebration of lives restored, families reunited, hard-fought victories won—and the faithfulness of God through every chapter.
But Graduation was never the end of the story.
There is More to the Story. This is just the beginning.
A Note About These Stories
The testimonies shared on this page are personal stories of recovery and restoration, shared voluntarily and published with the express permission of each individual. Peniel deeply respects the privacy and dignity of those we serve and we are extremely grateful to those who have chosen to share their stories in the hope of encouraging others.
The Open Door Initiative
Graduation celebrated the stories already written. Now, help us make way for the next one.
This year, Graduation also marked the launch of Peniel’s Open Door Initiative, built around one simple conviction:
When someone is finally ready for help, we want to make sure the door is still open.
We set an inaugural goal of $25,000—and $23,367 has already been given.
$23,367 of $25,000 Raised
Nearly 94% of the way there!
That means just $1,633 remains to complete our first Open Door Challenge.
Your support helps provide treatment scholarships, sustain daily operations and provide the resources necessary for Peniel to continue offering long-term residential treatment to men and women seeking freedom from addiction.
The next story is waiting. Will you help us keep the door open?
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