The Compassionate Advocate

09/02/2026

💜 WE SERVE FAMILIES. WE RESTORE HOPE. WE HELP BREAK THE CYCLE. 💜

At The Compassionate Advocate, we don’t only advocate for individuals impacted by incarceration—we stand with their families and children, too.

Through our Hygiene Giveaways, Angel Tree Program, family support, resources, referrals, and community outreach, we help meet practical needs while offering encouragement and hope.

🙏🏾 You can help us continue this work! Every donation, whether big or small, helps us reach another individual, child, or family.

💜 Ways to Give:
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💙 PayPal: The Compassionate Advocate
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🌐 Learn more: JesusIsTheKeyToReentry.com⁠
📞 Call: 706-631-6389

Give hope. Support a family. Help us break the cycle. 💜🙏🏾

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09/01/2026

WE’RE GRATEFUL TO HAVE OUR STORY TOLD. 💜

What started as a vision to create a space for honest conversations, healing, awareness, and hope became a room filled with people who were willing to listen, learn, and believe that cycles can be broken.

We are grateful to TV35 for coming alongside us to capture a glimpse of what took place at our 2nd Annual Restoring the Broken Workshop: Breaking the Cycle Before It Begins.

It was a reminder that people are not defined by their worst moment.

At The Compassionate Advocate, we believe restoration is possible when people have access to support, resources, accountability, opportunity, and a community willing to walk with them.

Thank you to every speaker, partner, volunteer, attendee, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this year's workshop possible. Your presence helped turn a c

🎥 Watch TV35’s coverage of Restoring the Broken below.
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09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Restoring the Broken part 2

08/29/2026

🔥🔥 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🔥🔥

We are officially ONE DAY AWAY from the 2nd Annual RESTORING THE BROKEN Workshop: Breaking the Cycle Before It Begins! 🙏🏾❤️

And tonight, we’re taking a moment to celebrate what God has been doing! 🙌🏾

I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with 13WMAZ and share the heart behind Restoring the Broken and the work The Compassionate Advocate is doing in our community.

🎥 Take a moment to watch the interview and hear more about the vision behind tomorrow’s workshop!

This is bigger than an event.
This is about restoration.
This is about second chances.
This is about stronger families and safer communities.
This is about breaking cycles before they begin. ❤️‍🔥

We are beyond excited for what God is going to do TOMORROW! We have prayed, prepared, worked, and believed—and now it’s time! 🙏🏾🔥

Thank you to EVERYONE who has prayed, donated, volunteered, shared, encouraged, and supported this vision. We truly could not do this without you! ❤️

If you would like to sow into the work of The Compassionate Advocate, your support is greatly appreciated:

🙏🏾 WAYS TO GIVE
💚 Zelle: 478-484-6168
💙 Venmo: The Compassionate Advocate
💳 Credit/Debit Card: Give Online

🔥 ONE MORE SLEEP! 🔥
Tomorrow, we RESTORE THE BROKEN.

RESTORING THE BROKEN: Breaking the Cycle Before It Begins.

📍 City on a Hill Church | Dublin, GA
🗓️ TOMORROW — August 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Melisha Johnson and Amy Barnes spent time in prison. They now want to help people like them who want to get their lives back on track.

08/23/2026

🙏🏾 CALLING ALL FAITH LEADERS & MINISTRY PARTNERS!

Pastors • Church Leaders • Ministry Teams • Prayer Warriors • Outreach Ministries

The Church has a role to play in breaking cycles before they begin.

Our communities are hurting.

Families are carrying trauma.
Young people are searching for direction.
Men are fighting battles in silence.
Addiction continues to impact families.
And too many people are trying to rebuild without the support they need.

But what happens when the Church decides to step into the gap?

At Restoring the Broken: Breaking the Cycle Before It Begins, we're bringing together faith leaders, community members, families, and advocates for a conversation about healing, prevention, restoration, and hope.

We need you in the room.

🙏🏾 Faith Leaders
⛪ Church & Ministry Teams
🤝🏾 Community & Outreach Partners
❤️ Volunteers & Prayer Warriors

Let's talk about what it means to:

✔️ Reach our young people before the cycle begins
✔️ Support families impacted by trauma and addiction
✔️ Encourage men, fathers, and those seeking recovery
✔️ Walk alongside people toward restoration
✔️ Build stronger, healthier communities through faith and action

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 City on a Hill Church | Dublin, GA

🔥 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Register today:
https://form.jotform.com/262297576401058

💬 FAITH LEADERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

What is ONE thing you believe the Church can do to help break generational cycles in our communities?

Comment below. 👇🏾

And TAG a pastor, ministry leader, or church that needs to be part of this conversation.

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/22/2026

His story is a reminder that your past may be part of your story—but it doesn't have to be the end of it.

This is why we’re having the conversation.

RESTORING THE BROKEN

Breaking the Cycle Before It Begins

📅 August 29
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 City on a Hill Church | Dublin, GA

🔥 Registration is OPEN!

What does restoration look like to you?

Tell us below. 👇🏾

Register today:
https://form.jotform.com/262297576401058

08/22/2026

His story is a reminder that your past may be part of your story—but it doesn't have to be the end of it.

This is why we’re having the conversation.

RESTORING THE BROKEN

Breaking the Cycle Before It Begins

📅 August 29
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 City on a Hill Church | Dublin, GA

🔥 Registration is OPEN!

What does restoration look like to you?

Tell us below. 👇🏾

Register today:
https://form.jotform.com/262297576401058

08/21/2026

🔥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🔥

It’s time to RESTORE THE BROKEN.

Join us for the Restoring the Broken Workshop as we come together to have real conversations about trauma, addiction, family, faith, incarceration, and breaking cycles before they begin.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00 AM | City on a Hill Church- Dublin, GA

This is a conversation about what’s broken, why the cycle continues, and what we can do to help restore individuals, families, and communities.

💥 REGISTRATION IS OPEN — REGISTER TODAY!

👉 https://form.jotform.com/262297576401058

Come ready to learn. Come ready to heal. Come ready to break the cycle.

08/21/2026

QUESTION FOR PARENTS & YOUTH LEADERS:
What do you think young people need from adults most right now?