Dear family Member:
In 1985, I met Cliff at church on Saturday, he proposed to me Sunday, and three months later we were married. That is another story! God brought us together not just for marriage but for the birth of Drug Alternative Program just two years later. He felt Cliff’s longing, as a brick mason, to change from building structures to helping men build new lives in Christ by overcoming drugs and experiencing divine healing, just as he had. He wanted them to feel the same sense of peace and joy that now filled his heart.
We had a thriving business in Denver, CO, Harris Masonry, and were blessed with abundance. Cliff shared his powerful testimony with the members in churches. After witnessing the need to help restore lives of men and their families, we felt a higher calling to minister to men addicted to drugs. Material wealth was no longer our priority. We rented out our home in Denver, and within two weeks, we moved to southern California to answer God’s call. In 1987, we made a profound promise to Jesus to dedicate our lives to this extraordinary mission, steadfast in our unwavering devotion and a commitment to leave a legacy that would inspire DAP graduates to keep alive the ministry.
In 2025, we commemorate 40 years of marriage and 38 years of devoted service in ministry. As we look back on these extraordinary years, we marvel at the huge blessings God has given to us, far exceeding our most ambitious dreams. The past four decades have witnessed profound transformations in the lives of hundreds of men, including reunified families, academic accomplishments, successful careers, marriages, the birth of children, and homeownership, with Christ as the cornerstone of the men’s lives at DAP.
Today we focus on one of the most significant challenges of our years at DAP – the Land project. After constructing the storage units, a drug chapel inside the Community Center is our next priority. Cliff has always dreamed of creating a ‘drug church’ where individuals affected by addiction can gather, receiving acceptance and support while coming ‘as they are’. This chapel would be managed by laypeople, not clergymen.
As indicated in the Master Plan, we require millions of dollars to construct storage units, a community center, and transition homes. We have faith that God will provide the resources as He has done in the past.
What actions can you take to help? The best response to this question is to reference the biblical story of the widow’s mite, a timeless illustration of selfless giving. Although the rich donated large sums, the widow’s two small coins were a more significant sacrifice, as they represented her entire livelihood. Consequently, her offering held greater value in Jesus’s eyes.
We encourage you to draw inspiration from the widow’s generosity and give from a place of heartfelt commitment. God reminds us that the heart’s intention, rather than the gift’s magnitude, is paramount. Your gift’s value is determined by the sacrifice it represents, not its financial sum. We ask that you prayerfully consider what the Holy Spirit is leading you to give towards the development of these 10 acres. Again, your effort and generosity carry greater significance than the monetary value or size of your gift.
We appreciate your love and kindness in demonstrating God’s love in a tangible way; it means a great deal to us.
With all our love,
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