Faith in Action (Volunteer Stories)

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At Along Side Ministries, we’re privileged to watch God move every day in the lives of the men and women we serve. Below are a few stories of transformation and redemption made possible through God’s grace and the support of our friends:

Inside Arizona Prison Volunteer Stories: Dan Norcott

Along Side Ministries December 2025 Newsletter

Along Side Ministries November 2025 Newsletter

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Breaking Chains Newsletter

A front-row seat to what God is doing through Along Side Ministries—stories of redemption, discipleship, and real-life transformation inside prison and beyond. Get updates, testimonies, and ways you can pray, give, and come alongside.

Along Side Ministries December 2025 Newsletter

Breaking Chains • December 2025 • Newsletter Call 602-995-9484 for details or go online www.asmaz.com A Transformed Life points everyone’s attention to God!

Along Side Ministries November 2025 Newsletter

Breaking Chains • November2025 • Newsletter Call 602-995-9484 for details or go onlinewww.asmaz.com A Transformed Life points everyone’s attention to God!

Along Side Ministries September 2024 Newsletter

Breaking Chains • September 2024 • Newsletter From Abuse and Neglect to Redemption and Restoration Matthew’s Story By the age of 14, Matthew’s parents, both alcoholics in a physically abusive marriage, divorced, leaving Matthew caught in a web of loneliness while moving between his dad’s, mom’s, and sister’s houses. It was years of no actual structure of family life. This led to an angry and confused Matthew, who took on the values of the world and away from his Catholic upbr

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Freedom Stories: Alumni Testimonies

Meet the men and women whose lives have been changed through the Discipleship Training Program—testimonies of freedom, faith, and new beginnings. These are graduate and alumni stories of what happens when hope becomes a life rebuilt.

Graduation September 17, 2023

November 2023 • Newsletter Thank you for honoring our most recent graduates; Charlette Susie Chartier, Gregory Kouma, Henry Fischbacher, and Evan Weeks. “I see graduation not as an end of something but rather as a continuation of my transition into society and my walk with the Lord. It’s an obligation to give back to others who are released from prison and joining the Along Side program, to be a help and support to them as they start their transition on the outside.” — Henry

June Graduates – What Graduation Means to Me!

July 2023 • Newsletter ASM June Graduates (L-R) Verrone White, Jacob Welsch and Craig Chapman Along Side Ministries quarterly graduation ceremonies are always an event. Program residents, Board members, staff, volunteers, and donors all come together to celebrate the Discipleship Training Program and become Alumni. Verrone White – June Graduate — I see graduation as a time to pause and reflect on all the Lord has done for me and how much I’ve learned over the past nine month

Rising from the Ashes of a broken Life – Orion Everson’s Story

God not only transformed Orion’s life, He’s blessing him with a beautiful relationship with his daughter, Addison.

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Faith In Action: Volunteer Stories

Real stories from real people serving in reentry, jail, and prison ministry—faith made visible through mentorship and presence.

Inside Arizona Prison Volunteer Stories: Dan Norcott

"Because of you, hope walks into prison" - ASM Volunteer Dan Norcott What would it feel like to walk into a prison and see a church? Not a building with stained glass and pews — but a visitation room filled with orange uniforms and open Bibles. The inmates and volunteers call it “Orange Church.” And every week, because of faithful supporters like you, church happens in one of the darkest places imaginable. Serving these men is one of the most powerful experiences of my life.

Setting Captives Free

September 2020 • Newsletter “ Along Side is fantastic. They’re doing so many things right. I volunteer with other ministries and not many have this much recovery programming. The regular sessions each week, the one-on-one mentorship is all very good, plus they’ve got some very smart, extremely biblically sound, and caring leadership.” Ruth has a passion for pouring into the lives of women and helping them experience freedom from the lies and regret that holds them hostage. W

Hope & Help Resources

Tools, guidance, and support for families, donors, and anyone seeking help—clear next steps to connect, give, and find encouragement.

Help Change A Life And Take The Credit

November 2023 • Newsletter You can make a difference in the lives of the men and women in our Discipleship Training Program as they make a successful transition to independent living and the local church. Please consider donating to Along Side Ministries and receive an ARIZONA TAX CREDIT. The State of Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is available to singles up to $421 and couples filing a joint return up to $841. Please consult your tax advisor for how this credit may apply to

Help Change A Life And Take The Credit

Help Change A Lige And Take The Credit! You can make a difference in the lives of the men and women in our Discipleship Training Program.

Help Change a Life and Take the Credit!

February 2023 • Newsletter You can make a difference in the lives of the men and women in our Discipleship Training Program as they make a successful transition to independent living and the local church. Please consider donating to Along Side Ministries and receive an ARIZONA TAX CREDIT . The State of Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is available to singles up to $400 and couples filing a joint return up to $800 . Please consult your tax advisor for how this credit may apply

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Inside Arizona Prison Volunteer Stories: Dan Norcott

"Because of you, hope walks into prison" - ASM Volunteer Dan Norcott What would it feel like to walk into a prison and see a church? Not a building with stained glass and pews — but a visitation room filled with orange uniforms and open Bibles. The inmates and volunteers call it “Orange Church.” And every week, because of faithful supporters like you, church happens in one of the darkest places imaginable. Serving these men is one of the most powerful experiences of my life.

Faith in Action (Volunteer Stories)

Setting Captives Free

September 2020 • Newsletter “ Along Side is fantastic. They’re doing so many things right. I volunteer with other ministries and not many have this much recovery programming. The regular sessions each week, the one-on-one mentorship is all very good, plus they’ve got some very smart, extremely biblically sound, and caring leadership.” Ruth has a passion for pouring into the lives of women and helping them experience freedom from the lies and regret that holds them hostage. W

Faith in Action (Volunteer Stories)

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Inside Arizona Prison Volunteer Stories: Dan Norcott

Along Side Ministries December 2025 Newsletter

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Breaking Chains Newsletter

A front-row seat to what God is doing through Along Side Ministries—stories of redemption, discipleship, and real-life transformation inside prison and beyond. Get updates, testimonies, and ways you can pray, give, and come alongside.

Along Side Ministries December 2025 Newsletter

Along Side Ministries November 2025 Newsletter

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Freedom Stories: Alumni Testimonies

Meet the men and women whose lives have been changed through the Discipleship Training Program—testimonies of freedom, faith, and new beginnings. These are graduate and alumni stories of what happens when hope becomes a life rebuilt.

Graduation September 17, 2023

June Graduates – What Graduation Means to Me!

Rising from the Ashes of a broken Life – Orion Everson’s Story

Faith In Action: Volunteer Stories

Real stories from real people serving in reentry, jail, and prison ministry—faith made visible through mentorship and presence.

Inside Arizona Prison Volunteer Stories: Dan Norcott

Setting Captives Free

Hope & Help Resources

Tools, guidance, and support for families, donors, and anyone seeking help—clear next steps to connect, give, and find encouragement.

Help Change A Life And Take The Credit

Help Change A Life And Take The Credit

Help Change a Life and Take the Credit!

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Inside Arizona Prison Volunteer Stories: Dan Norcott

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