Our MISSION

Our mission is to invest in the lives of at-risk youth throughout the nation to proactively influence their future towards positivity and individual growth. Our focus is to mentor and restore those individuals who have lost their way, through the implementation of Biblical principles, founded on the premise of “RESTORATION OF THE LOST.” The ultimate goal is to help our young people rebound and re-enter society in a productive and positive manner.

Our Core Values

  • Resilience: Empower young people with the mental toughness and confidence they need to recover quickly (“bounce back”) from adversity and difficulties.“In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.”  John 16:33

  • Endurance:  Instill youth with the faith in God and encourage them to persevere with hope in the face of stress and hardships and to keep moving forward in life no matter what by leaning on the inspiration and promises of Christ.“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.”  Romans 5:1-5

  • Boundaries: Teach young people the importance of respecting rules, laws, limits, and borderlines in society and also setting appropriate personal boundaries in their own lives and relationships in order to protect and safeguard themselves in healthy ways.“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.”  1 John 5:3

  • Obedience: Instruct young people in the importance of complying with the rules and laws of society and respecting those in authority for living positive, productive, and peaceful lives. Most importantly, however, help young people understand  the necessity of being obedient to God and the great rewards of following the purpose and call that He has for their life. “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.” Joshua 1: 6-7

  • Unity: Emphasize and instill in youth the importance of being able to put aside their own agendas to come together as one to accomplish a common mission or goal for the greater good.“I urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.”  1 Corinthians 1:10

  • Need: Assure young people that God can be trusted to provide for all their needs, and He often provides for them through other people. We all NEED each other. “My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:19

  • Deny: Acknowledge and affirm for young people that, in life, sacrifice is often necessary to help ourselves and others. However, the eternal rewards are great.“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24

 
 
 

Rebound Ministries, Inc.

Board of Directors

  • Frank Zacardo, Director/Chairman

  • Joshua Hughes, CPA Director

  • Dwight Harris, CEO/Executive Director

Our Founder

Dwight J. Harris played college basketball at Cooke County Junior College in Gainesville, Texas and Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. As a basketball player Harris was inducted into the Greater New Orleans Athletic League Hall of Fame. He scored 38 points in the League’s inaugural All-Star game and was voted MVP. Dwight was also very involved in the Promise Keepers organization for men, helping to develop cross cultural relationships and racial reconciliation as a motivational speaker.

  • Former Fellowship of Christian Athletes Representative

  • Former Board Member Louisiana Prison Chapel Foundation

  • Former Board Member Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation

  • First Keynote speaker at Angola State Penitentiary Prison where 80 inmate pastors graduated the “Experiencing God” sixteen-week course.

 

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