Here are some powerful “God Stories” to share. Celebrate what God has done, and keep praying for all He will do!

A new song in her heart

A young mother of four came to Victoria's Friends support group in 2008. She had moved cross-country to Atlanta seeking a new life after living many years in a cycle of habitual drinking and sexual relationships that led to disappointment. She says, "Through the one-on-one care, retreats and various Living Your Dream workshops they have offered to me, I have learned who I am in Christ Jesus, and that there is a plan for my life in spite of all the mistakes that I have made. I am truly grateful for Ms. Victoria and her ministry and because of her obedience to God, I am in the process of walking out one of my dreams, which is singing and glorifying God through music!"

Serving at-risk teens

Our 2008 Adopt-A-Lady Scholarship winner left the club scene in December 2006 and sought God's purpose for her life - to help troubled teens. In 2009, she taught a leadership and entrepreneurship class for a county youth detention center. Now she has started her own non-profit! She remarked, "I have found my calling. I really enjoy teaching the kids. They are a handful, but you have to love them!"

Clean and sober

In 2007, one of our friends was addicted, prostituting and living on the streets. In 2009, she celebrated 15 months off crack and nearly one year clean and sober. She completed a recovery and transitional housing program and is now living on her own. This miraculous story is the fruit of many prayers and years of devotion from a faithful friend who is also a Victoria’s Friends volunteer.

Back on her feet

A woman we have known for a few years and care about very much has left being a housemother in the adult industry. She now is getting back on her feet, pursuing God's plan for her life and volunteering to help homeless women!

Working at a non-profit for children

Recently, we heard from a former dancer we worked with who left the adult industry while she lived in Atlanta. She moved out of state to live with her mother and is working at a nonprofit for children with disabilities. This is what it's all about - receiving God's healing in our lives, restoring relationships and serving others with the gifts and abilities He has given us!

Persuaded not to have an abortion

Recently, a caring mother celebrated her daughter's first birthday. The mother is a former dancer who had received baskets from Victoria's Friends. When she got pregnant, her dancing job was in jeopardy. She strongly considered abortion because she didn't know how to face motherhood alone and was in a domestic violence relationship. But God is faithful! One of our volunteers met this young lady and was instrumental in persuading her to not have an abortion. The young woman left dancing, moved back home with her family, had her baby, and has a good job!

Healing and Restoration

Victoria's Friends offered an incredibly powerful series called "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships" that was attended by older teen girls and women of all ages. This subject brought up some deep wounds and God moved to bring healing and restoration in many participants' lives. Angela Brown, our Director of Relational Services, followed up with the ladies who desired more one-on-one prayer and counseling. Angela offers the women a broad range of experience. She worked for many years as a nurse and later earned a degree in counseling, served as a director of a women's shelter and a director of a church outreach ministry.