Hear from one of students as he describes how the metamorphosis program has helped him towards restoration and rehabilitation.
Explore our programs“The Metamorphosis Program helped me out in many ways. It prepared me for real life ‘adulting’ as far as going on job searches, interviews, as well as how to conduct yourself during the interviews. I’ve also learned a lot about people, including how to adapt to my surroundings as well as not being afraid to fail. I also learned to do my job to my best abilities. It was a great learning experience being in the program, and I met a lot of nice good people through the metamorphosis program. Ms Langford and the program changed my life for the better and still till this day I thank God everyday for them. This is a wonderful program that teaches you about life, adulthood, how to pay bills, how you need assets over liabilities, and how to get jobs. Whether you like the job or not, it’s all about not being afraid to step outside your comfort zone and do something challenging. This program and Ms Langford opened my eyes up to what life is really about.”
Hassan Hill was the first young man taken into the re-entry program, which developed because of him and grew into a giant ministry.
“I agreed to live in a halfway house in Canton, Ohio where I didn’t know anybody. I had to follow all rules & curfews. It was all on a volunteer basis because I wasn’t on probation, but I did this to step out on faith. I had a 10 o'clock curfew and mandatory church on Sundays. I stayed at the halfway house for about a month before I got a good paying job at Sterilite making $13 an hour. Cheryl helped me save money & helped me get my driver’s license while staying at the halfway house & working. Soon after I got my license, I was making $400 a week. Cheryl helped me manage my money. I lived off a $100 a week budget while saving up for my first car within the first month of working. Cheryl helped me find a 2-bedroom apartment, and soon after that, she helped me get my first car. She found somebody who was selling a 2009 Impala for $1,000, but before that, I took the bus for a month. I have to say I wouldn’t be the man I am today if it wasn’t for Cheryl & the Metamorphosis program. I want to thank Cheryl with all of my heart & I appreciate Cheryl for believing in me & helping when I was at a low place in my life & wanted to give up. Metamorphosis saved my life.”
“All my life I said, If only someone would come along and give me a house, a car and a job, I could make it Meta-Morphosis and Miss Langford did that for me and my life is so good now. Thank You Miss Langford.”
“Metamorphosis allowed me opportunities that would have otherwise been difficult for me to obtain. It also provided encouragement and a sense of belonging that empowered me to become the best version of myself. Miss Langford did a very good job with teaching us skills needed in everyday life such as cooking, cleaning, learning how to handle money and setting up financial accounts. We also learned driving and we’re connected with great people for CDL, Housing and jobs. The program was great and all the boys were given all the tools to succeed.”