Since 2019, the Church’s Transitional Services initiative has assisted more than 26,000 individuals like Garrett, regardless of their religious affiliation. These are men and women who have struggled to stand on their own feet after exiting correction facilities, facing homelessness, or falling victim to human trafficking, mental health issues, domestic violence, and more. Transitional Services aims to follow the example of Jesus Christ in loving our neighbor and helping those in need.

“I’m a guy who’s just trying to rebuild his life after a setback. Back in 2002, I ended up working too hard and ended up turning to some substances I shouldn’t have. I had to pay for that with about 10 years of prison.

“President Smith there, over the prison, got ahold of me and pointed me in the direction of the Transitional Services before I got out. I remember his letter to me said, ‘You know, that’s what we’re here for. It’s our pleasure to help, so please let us do that, because you uplift people with music in prison. Let me help you when you get out.’ I’ve been very lucky with some good people that have helped me along that path.” —Garrett

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