Stories
Stories of Strength
Keep up with the latest from 4:13 Strong and get to know the men building a bright future for themselves, their families, and our community.
Staying With It: Deante’s Story of Perseverance and Opportunity
When Deante looks back on his journey through 4:13 Strong, one moment stands out: putting on his graduation jacket. For Deante, that jacket represented more than completing a program. It was a reminder that he had stayed committed, worked through challenges, and followed through on something important. He had learned to keep going, even when the process wasn’t easy. Today, more than a year after graduating, Deante is continuing to build on that accomplishment through his...
Adael’s Story: Learning He Can Do Hard Things
For Adael, becoming 4:13 Strong has meant learning to do things differently, especially when everything inside him wanted to do...
“You Can’t Touch Grass While You’re in Jail”: Trace’s Story of Freedom
Trace Latourette grew up surrounded by freedom. His parents owned 17 acres outside Franklin, Tennessee, near the Natchez Trace Bridge,...
One Year Later: James Sanders Is Still Building
Nearly a year after starting work at Steve Ward & Associates, James Sanders has built more than a track record...
Trusting the Process: Chris Thedford’s Story
When Chris Thedford graduates from 4:13 Strong on August 20, he’ll receive the jacket he has been picturing for months....
Isaiah “Bruh Bruh” Gilley: From Rock Bottom to Room 7
“I came in with nothing and came out a completely different person.”
Prince: Living Out the Core Values
Showing up, staying focused, and doing the work pays off, on the job and in life.
