"Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called the sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Since 1991 Matthew 25 Ministries has been providing prison aftercare in Florida. We are now located at a facility we call " Miracle Village" because of the every day miracles we see in our resident's lives. Our location is 3 miles East of Pahokee on county road 717. In this village of 52 duplex buildings, we are able to provide restoration and renewal. This village was originally built by U.S. Sugar to house their field workers called "Pelican Lake Village".

Miracle Village offers basic housing. Our housing meets all of the state and county guidelines to house sex offenders. Mandated sex offender classes are provided on site by B & K Counselling Services of the Palm Beaches, at the residents expense. We sponsor weekly classes on Anger Management, Relationships and Celebrate Recovery.

We offer furnished two bedroom duplexes, with two people per unit, each person having their own bedroom. The facilities are currently receiving residents. There is also a church on the property, "Jacob's Destiny Church" where Sunday services are held. Several recovery oriented meetings are also held there during the week.

Developing this ministry presents many challenges.

1. The needs for this project are many. An update of our current needs can be obtained by calling our office at 561-924-5556.

2. Many of the incoming residents need sponsors to provide the first months rent and processing expenses totaling $650.00. Monthly rent thereafter is $400.00 per person. Many of the men here are looking for work and have no income. Any opportunity to receive donations toward meeting this expense would be greatly appreciated. Details on donating will be found here on our website.

3. After the initial adjustment to a new life, the residents are in need of employment opportunities to earn money to continue to pay their living expenses. If you are in need of a hard working employee we invite you to consider the members of our community.

4. As we maintain the "Miracle Village" grounds, our residents are being trained for employment in lawn maintenance, apartment cleaning, carpentry and painting. Many of these men also have other employment skills. Any opportunity to provide employment for these men will be a blessing. Contact our office at 561-924-5556 with any potential employment information.

5. There are several vacant living units that need cleaning and painting. These need to be readied to receive recently released people. We would be greatful if there would be churches that would send weekend work groups that would help us with this project.

Matthew 25 Ministries is working to fulfill the vision of providing after-care restoration and renewal for men and women. We are in need of your assistance in any way you are able to help, specially during these difficult social and economical times.