Adult & Teen Challenge Southern New England

03/18/2026

☘ Happy St. Patrick's Day from our Women's Home family! ☘

Our hearts are full. We had the sweetest time celebrating yesterday — and what made it extra special was being able to share it with our sisters from the New York Northeast Women's Home. There is something powerful about women walking the same road, cheering each other on, and doing life and recovery together.

A huge, heartfelt thank you to our incredible craft volunteers, Donna and Fran, who showed up with creativity, love, and so much joy. You pour into our women in ways that mean more than you know. We are so grateful for you! 🙏and to our dedicated staff Tanya & Sue for cooking such a delicious meal for everyone.

Fellowship like this is one of God's greatest gifts — and today was a beautiful reminder that we are never alone on this journey. 💚

03/13/2026

This week, the Women Supporting Women group came and ministered to our residents with an artistic devotional on Samuel 1:1-18 — and we are so incredibly grateful.

The message was Personal and Powerful.
Samuel 1:1-18 In this story of Hannah and her longing to have a child. What stuck out in this story was that Hannah surrendered Samuel before she ever held him in her arms...Before the answer came... Before the promise was fulfilled.

She laid him down in faith — completely, not partially.
The question was asked: What is your Samuel? That thing you've been carrying to God, the desire you've prayed over, the dream you haven't let yourself fully release.

Together, walked through three ways to surrender it:
✋ Not striving — releasing the grip of trying to make it happen on your own
🕊️ Letting go — trusting God with the outcome, even the timeline
🌿 Contentment — finding peace in Him while you wait
And then they prayed, in faith, surrendered their "Samuel" to God.

This devotional had a powerful impact on our residents, many of whom have lost so much due to addiction and brokenness and are in the process of rebuilding their lives with the Lords divine grace and strength— this passage reminding them-you are seen, you are valued, and God is working in you and through you. You are not alone in the waiting.

💬 To the Women Supporting Women group — thank you for your servant hearts. What you do matters more than you know. Your willingness to show up, to open the Word and pray alongside our residents who are all at different places in the journey.. speaks volumes about the kind of servant hearts they carry. Thank you for seeing these women and for pouring into them with such love and grace. 🤍
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03/10/2026

We’re ✨Hiring✨at Adult & Teen Challenge Northeast Women’s Homes
✨Be Part of Something Life-Changing✨
We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team at four women’s residential homes throughout the Northeast. This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling to walk alongside women as they encounter the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ and break free from addiction.
✨Who Thrives in This Role✨
You might be the perfect fit if you…
- Have a heart surrendered to Christ and a desire to advance His Kingdom through your work
- Believe in the power of the Gospel to bring true freedom and lasting transformation
- Can offer patience, encouragement, and grace—reflecting the heart of Jesus in every interaction
- Understand that every role, from direct care to administrative support, plays a vital part in the healing journey
- Bring reliability, excellence, and a steady presence rooted in faith that others can count on
- Are comfortable setting healthy boundaries while showing the authentic love of Jesus
- Want your daily work—whether supporting residents directly or behind the scenes—to have eternal impact
✨What We’re Looking For✨
We need Christ-centered team members across various roles: residential staff who provide mentorship and discipleship, and administrative professionals who ensure our ministry runs smoothly. Whether you’re gifted in direct ministry, organization, communication, or operations—your skills matter here.
From managing schedules and records to walking alongside women in recovery, every position serves our mission of pointing hurting hearts to Jesus
✨This Opportunity Offers You✨
- The privilege of witnessing Jesus transform lives through your faithful service
- A faith-based team environment where staff encourage and pray for one another
- The chance to use your God-given gifts—whether relational or organizational—to minister to others
- Meaningful Kingdom work where every task, big or small, contributes to life-changing ministry
If you’ve felt God stirring your heart to serve in ministry—whether directly with residents or in the essential work that supports them—this might be exactly where He’s calling you.

03/09/2026

Our Southern New England Director, Shondi Fabiano, along with her husband Peter Fabiano, Director of the Adult & Teen Challenge Brockton Massachusetts Men's campus, had the privilege of attending at the THRIVE Conference at Cape Cod Church. Below are a few words about their experience.

"We truly blessed by the hospitality and incredible organization in hosting such a meaningful event. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to present our Christ-Centered Options for Recovery panel — not just once, but across two breakout sessions.

The Kids Town Theater was a wonderful setting, and having a dedicated room host made all the difference in keeping things running smoothly. Every detail — from the A/V support to the complimentary lunch — reflected the care and intentionality that Cape Cod Church clearly puts into everything it does. We felt genuinely welcomed and well-supported from start to finish.

We hope the discussions resonated with participants and planted seeds that will continue to grow. It is always a blessing to be in a room full of people who share a heart for recovery and restoration.

We want to extend our sincere thanks to your team, volunteers, and everyone at Cape Cod Church who made the day possible."

03/03/2026

🎂✨ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TANYA!!! ✨🎂

What an INCREDIBLE night celebrating our beautiful Tanya at Jackie's Galaxie with the most amazing women around! 🌟🎉

The ladies of the Adult & Teen Challenge Women's Home came out to show love and make memories, celebrated one of our favorite people, who is truly one of a kind — full of strength, grace, and SO much joy! 💕

And to top it all off, we got to celebrate TWO more incredible milestones — a HUGE shoutout to Lindsey and Nikita for moving into Phase 2!!! 🙌🔥 We are SO proud of you both! Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work are inspiring everyone around you. Keep SHINING, ladies!

Days like these remind us of the hope we have in Christ, how far you all have come and how bright the road ahead is. Here's to Tanya, to Lindsey, to Nikita!

We love you all to the moon and back! 💛💛💛

02/26/2026

We were so incredibly blessed to have had Dr. Mike Caparrelli join us today for an powerful seminar on “Redefining Rejection.”

His message reminded us that rejection shouldn’t embitter us — it should empower us. Drawing from 1 Samuel 16, Dr. Caparrelli showed us how God always uses the overlooked and dismissed, and that being rejected by man often means being accepted by God.

He challenged us to know the difference between a rejection reality and a rejection mentality, to interpret silence through a sanctified lens, and to see rejection as both redirection and protection. As he so beautifully put it, “Earthly cold shoulder, Heavenly warm touch.” Trauma may not be our fault, but healing is our responsibility.

Thank you, Dr. Caparrelli, for speaking life into us today — we are truly grateful! 🙏

02/26/2026

🌸 You're Invited! Spring Celebration at Adult & Teen Challenge Southern New England Women's Home 🌸

We are so excited to announce that this year we are hosting TWO Spring Celebration events..That's right — two dates, two opportunities to come experience the transformation, hope, and healing happening right here in our home. Whether you are a longtime supporter, a new friend, or simply curious about the work we do, there is a place for you at our table.

Come see firsthand the life change that is happening in the lives of the women at our home. Be inspired by their stories, encouraged by their strength, and moved by the power of hope restored.

🌷 Spring Celebration — Date 1:
📅 Thursday, May 14th
🕔 5:30 PM
🌷 Spring Celebration — Date 2:
📅 Saturday, May 16th
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Adult & Teen Challenge Southern New England Women's Home

We never want anyone to miss out on witnessing what God is doing in the lives of these amazing women. Bring a friend, bring your family, and come ready to be inspired!

Save the date, spread the word, and we will see you there! We can't wait to celebrate with you. 💐

Adult & Teen Challenge New England and New Jersey exists to bring life-changing hope to those affected by substance use disorder.

02/26/2026

We survived Blizzard 2026! ❄️🙌

Here at the Adult Teen Challenge Southern New England Women's Home, we are praising God today! Through it all, we never lost power — what a blessing. Our ladies stayed warm, safe, and taken care of...and had a BLAST in the snow!!

We also want to give a huge shoutout to Aaron Fisher from Carriage House Automotive in Taunton, who came out and plowed us out like an absolute champion. Aaron, your servant's heart did not go unnoticed — we are so grateful for you!

This community continues to show up for us in the most wonderful ways, and we don't take that for granted. To God be the glory! 🙏❄️

02/11/2026

Investing in Our Community's Future! 🤝

We're excited to share that our Director, Shondi Fabiano, had the opportunity today to be part of a Strategic Planning session hosted by Mayor of Taunton Shaunna O'Connell and April Funches, Substance Use Recovery and Prevention Coordinator.

It was a privilege to be part of this collaboration and meet with many community partners focusing on the same goal—helping individuals bound in the grip of addiction.

These collaborative efforts are essential as we work together to address the needs of our community and create lasting change. We're grateful for leaders who are committed to making a difference and for the chance to be at the table as we plan for a brighter future.

Thank you, Mayor O'Connell and April, for your dedication!

02/11/2026

Our hearts are so full today! ✨

What a beautiful picture of God's faithfulness and the power of reciprocity we witnessed as two graduates, Matt from our TCMA Brockton Campus, and Pat from our Southern New England Women's home came to give back to the very ministry that changed their lives.

This is what ministry is all about—lives changed, chains broken, and hearts made new. Matt, owner of LeBlanc Construction, and Pat Gingell, a graduate and faithful volunteer, aren't just success stories; they are living testimonies of God's goodness, grace, and saving power. They walked through our doors seeking hope, and now they return bringing hope to others.

We are profoundly grateful for their testimony, their faithfulness, and their willingness to be vessels of God's love. Their lives are proof that when God saves, He doesn't just rescue—He restores, redeems, and sends us back out to be a blessing to others.
Thank you, Matt and Pat, for showing us what it means to truly give back. You are both a blessing beyond measure! 🙏❤️

"Freely you have received; freely give." - Matthew 10:8

02/09/2026

🏈 While the New England Patriots didn't bring home the win last night, we absolutely WON in the ways that matter most! 💙❤️

Both the Adult & Teen Challenge Southern New England Women's Home & Our Syracuse NY Women's home enjoyed an incredible time watching the Super Bowl. The fellowship, the laughter, the shared snacks - it was all AMAZING!

There's something really special about building sisterhood and camaraderie while staying true to our journey. We're proving that you don't need any type of substance to have the time of your life! 🙌

Here's to many more game days, movie nights, and memories with this incredible community. 💪✨

02/06/2026

Exciting things are happening!

Check out our February Challenge Report. You won't want to miss all that God is doing!