Our History!

WHO WE ARE...

Teen Challenge is a faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, which believes in a total cure for the whole man. In 1958, David Wilkerson went to New York City and minister to the "street kids" who were involved in gangs, street warfare, and crimes of every sort. At that time Reverend Wilkerson was not aware of the fact that along with the incredible rate of crime, there existed an even more menacing problem... DRUG ABUSE!  In an effort to reach the unreachable, David Wilkerson opened a home in Brooklyn, NY where these addicts and gang members could receive help. 

That was just the beginning...

Today, Teen Challenge has grown to be the largest non-profit, private endeavor of it's kind in the world. Teen Challenge has centers for both adults and juveniles, male and female. Presently Teen Challenge has 220 centers in the United States and Puerto Rico, and almost 800 worldwide!

Want to help us change lives? HOW TO PARTNER WITH US:

Teen Challenge is solely funded by contributions of those who believe in our mission to restore lives. Those who need our help the most can least afford help. Your gift gives someone the chance to change his life. Please consider a donation to Teen Challenge.

You can mail a check directly to:

TEEN CHALLENGE OF WESTERN NY
124 Locust Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
Click here for online giving.

We are supported primarily by donations. Your prayers for us and your financial support are greatly appreciated.