Leo is 53 years old, raised in a small farm town in Arkansas, the youngest of 22 kids. He grew up working, helping his family, learning early that a man’s word and work ethic matter. But later in life, things took a turn. He got pulled into drugs, made some hard choices, and spent over a decade in prison, including time for a case he still says he didn’t commit.

When he got out, he tried to rebuild. He went back to work, stayed consistent, and started doing things right. But life hit again. A painful situation involving his daughter sent him into a difficult season, and a technical parole violation brought him back into the system. Not for a new crime, but at a time when he was already struggling.

When it came time to get out again, Leo ran into a familiar wall. Most places required money upfront. He didn’t have it. Doors stayed closed. He was ready to work, ready to move forward, but had nowhere to land.

And that’s where Christ’s Body Ministries stepped in.

We said yes.

Leo came here with a strong work ethic and a desire to do things right. But his parole situation made it hard to keep a steady job. When he finally got one, he lost it because of complications outside of his control. And it broke him. Not because he didn’t want to work… but because he does. Deep down.

So we did something simple, but powerful.

We created a job for him.

Because here, we don’t just talk about second chances… we build them. We walk with people when things get complicated. We don’t give up when the system does.

Leo told us something we won’t forget. He said everywhere else in his life, he’s run into rules, barriers, and closed doors. But here, for the first time in a long time, he experienced grace.

That’s what you make possible.

Christ’s Body Ministries runs on consistency. It’s the steady, faithful support of monthly givers that keeps the lights on, keeps the doors open, and allows us to say yes to men like Leo when they have nowhere else to go.

Would you consider becoming a monthly giver today?

Because consistency changes lives.

And today, Leo is still here. Still working. Still rebuilding. Still standing… because someone made room for him.

Thank you for being part of that.