HILLCREST TEENS GO TO FLORIDA

by Richelle Wingo

On a cold day in February, an idea was planted in the mind of a visiting pastor from Crestview, FL about making a way for the teens of Hillcrest to visit the beach. The idea became a reality this past week and the excitement from the teens is contagious.    

When Pastor Mark English from Lifepoint Church in Crestview, FL traveled to Hot Springs, AR to visit the COMPACT campus, what unfolded was truly an opportunity to bless the students of Hillcrest. After meeting with executive director, Jay Mooney, plans began to take our teens on vacation. A vacation that will be treasured for a long time.

Early in the morning on Saturday, July 12, 24 teens and their houseparents loaded into the vans and started the adventure. One houseparent posted on social media READ MORE

The clock is ticking towards this year's Harvest Festival which will correspond with Hillcrest's 70th anniversary. The day will be full of fun and exciting activities for all ages on Saturday, September 27.  

We launch the day off with a COMPACT Run For The Family 5K at the beautiful Garvan Woodland Gardens.  Sign up to run/walk and support the ministries of COMPACT at the same time. We have a collective goal to raise $15,000 for our TLC independent living program and we know with your help, we can make it.  The race starts at 7:00am.  What are you waiting for, register now!  Even if you can't attend the race, you can register to be a virtual runner/walker. That means you commit to do the run/walk in your area and still support the cause of COMPACT.