The Story of Reverend Hernán Alamo and Youth Challenge
My name is Hernán Alamo. I came through the doors of Youth Challenge of CT nineteen years ago (1993). I was born in Puerto Rico to a loving family; the youngest of six siblings and parents who were married for 50 + years. My father was an alcoholic. As a young school student, I faced all kinds of peer pressure and found my escape in drinking alcohol and experimenting with marijuana. After graduating from High School I worked in a small Auto Body garage which I later purchased from the previous owner and successfully managed it for several years. I married soon, thereafter and quickly found out I was going to be a father to a little girl. I continued to make many poor business decisions driven by my drug addiction and found myself in a web of drug dealings gone wrong. At the age of thirty-seven I was running for my life as gang members searched to kill me. My brothers and sisters sought refuge for me by sending me to a rehabilitation center known as Youth Challenge of CT. With an alias name I boarded a plane straight to Hartford CT.
While at Youth Challenge of CT, I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ and promised Him that I would follow in His ways. He has opened my eyes to His grace and unfailing love and my heart to express my gratitude in helping the hurting.
I have been drug free now for nineteen years. Although my marriage dissolved many years ago, I have a beautiful relationship with my daughter who is an accomplished Ballerina in the San Juan Ballet Company. She is also a student at the University of Puerto Rico and will soon graduate with a degree in Journalism. I have since remarried to a wonderful and supportive wife, Janette, who is the most understanding and giving person I know.
I am recognized as a Deacon at the church of Glory Chapel International Cathedral and a licensed Reverend of Youth Challenge International. I currently serve as a Drug & Rehabilitation counselor at Youth Challenge of CT in Hartford, CT.
Because of the grace of God and His mercy, I live my life in gratitude and with purpose to help those that are hurting and in need of the knowledge of God’s goodness. Praise be to God!
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Hernán was honored as Alumni of the Year on February 25, 2012 at the Youth Challenge of CT, Inc. 42nd Annual Alumni Homecoming Benefit Banquet. To donate to Youth Challenge of CT, click here.
While at Youth Challenge of CT, I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ and promised Him that I would follow in His ways. He has opened my eyes to His grace and unfailing love and my heart to express my gratitude in helping the hurting.
I have been drug free now for nineteen years. Although my marriage dissolved many years ago, I have a beautiful relationship with my daughter who is an accomplished Ballerina in the San Juan Ballet Company. She is also a student at the University of Puerto Rico and will soon graduate with a degree in Journalism. I have since remarried to a wonderful and supportive wife, Janette, who is the most understanding and giving person I know.
I am recognized as a Deacon at the church of Glory Chapel International Cathedral and a licensed Reverend of Youth Challenge International. I currently serve as a Drug & Rehabilitation counselor at Youth Challenge of CT in Hartford, CT.
Because of the grace of God and His mercy, I live my life in gratitude and with purpose to help those that are hurting and in need of the knowledge of God’s goodness. Praise be to God!
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Hernán was honored as Alumni of the Year on February 25, 2012 at the Youth Challenge of CT, Inc. 42nd Annual Alumni Homecoming Benefit Banquet. To donate to Youth Challenge of CT, click here.
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