Straight Ahead Ministries

06/22/2026

Vulnerability is sometimes mistaken for weakness, but in reality it is one of the strongest pathways to healing. Kyle encountered that so powerfully during our three-day Ready4Life intensive -- and his courage charged the room. Trust. Healing. Courage. Promise. Thank you, Kyle!

06/19/2026

Every gift has TWICE the impact!

Right now every donation to Straight Ahead Ministries will be matched dollar for dollar during our special Match Gift Campaign!

Your gift helps bring hope, mentoring, life skills, faith, and a supportive community to justice-involved young people as they build brighter futures.

Now is the perfect time to give—because every dollar you invest will go twice as far to see lives transformed!

Please consider a special gift today. Double your impact. Help us continue the legacy of hope. Thank you 💜

www.straightahead.org/donatenow

06/18/2026

This was the moment. An encounter with a young man named Ricky — who chose to tell the truth in court, fully aware of the consequences he might face. His courage showed us that true leaders are defined by integrity. See the full story here: https://youtu.be/pL3AW9iAYHM?si=bcW9kqW0UHMXS8z_

06/17/2026

Unchained Boston was so powerful we can't wait to see what happens in Phoenix! Join us if you care about what is happening for youth in our communities and systems.

Friday, June 26 @ 1PM MST | 4PM ET | 3 PM CT | 1PM PT
Live on Zoom: https://bit.ly/4epGTKT

It's on in Phoenix! On Friday, June 26 at 1:00 PM MST, Every Youth Every Facility and We The Revolt are partnering with Straight Ahead Ministries to host the next stop of the Unchained Tour.

This is a monthly national working session bringing together leaders, practitioners, credible voices, and Christian hip-hop artists to produce real collaboration and measurable impact for youth inside the system.

Live on Zoom. 1PM MST | 4PM ET | 3 PM CT | 1PM PT
Here's your link: https://bit.ly/4epGTKT

06/12/2026

The Legacy Continues! For nearly four decades, Scott and Hanne Larson have poured their lives into reaching justice-involved youth with hope, faith, and a future.

This special video celebrates their remarkable legacy, honors a leadership transition, and looks ahead to what God has in store for the next generation.

06/11/2026

A meaningful moment around the SAM family table. ❤️

Yesterday, we gathered for one of our final staff meetings with Scott and Hanne Larson before their retirement after 39 years of faithful ministry. Their leadership, encouragement, and unwavering commitment to young people have shaped countless lives - including our own. The stories shared were all about the power of love in their lives - and ours.

Special thanks to all of the young people in our vocational reentry who have been creating handcrafted gifts to appreciate and celebrate Scott and Hanne!

We are grateful for the memories, the lessons, and the legacy that continues.

06/01/2026

After nearly 39 years, Straight Ahead is stepping into a new season of leadership — and a continued commitment to young people impacted by the juvenile justice system.

The torch is being passed.
But the mission remains the same.

Hope. Relationships. Presence. Transformation.

Thank you for being part of a ministry that believes no young person is beyond hope.

05/20/2026

Next stop Boston!

On Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM EST, Every Youth Every Facility and We The Revolt are partnering with Straight Ahead Ministries to host the next stop of the Unchained Tour.

This is a monthly national working session bringing together leaders, practitioners, credible voices, and Christian hip-hop artists to produce real collaboration and measurable impact for youth inside the system. See you there!

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05/04/2026

Our Northeast Straight2Work team is looking fresh! Stepping out with a new branded look and some new training requirements that are raising the bar. Proud of this team. And excited for what's ahead!