Who We Are
About us
The Jordan Project was founded on November 2, 2018, as a prayer and giving ministry. It is our mission to be in service to the least of them. At some point in all our lives, we were the least of them. (Matthew 25:40)
Shortly after launching the ministry, the founder, Michael, was invited to a basketball game to cheer on teen girls from a local residential treatment center. Noticing that the girls had no parents, snacks, drinks, or food like the other teams, the need was more than apparent. He told the coach, “I have this little ministry. It’s me & Jesus.” Stepping out on faith while unemployed, he offered to provide drinks and snacks for the rest of the season. Knowing the Lord would multiply his portion like the loaves and the fish, he became the snack guy, Mr. Michael. Upon completion of the season, he was determined to grow the ministry and come alongside these amazing young ladies in any way he could.
With the Lord’s favor, the ministry became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry on June 3, 2019. Over the last six-plus years, the ministry has grown with the help of its board of directors, friends, family, and the Houston community. Along our journey with these children, we made a conscious decision as a ministry that our lane would be serving orphans in the CPS system. To remind them that they are “fearfully & wonderfully made.” “Chosen, not forgotten.” To show them the love of Christ that has been shown to us.
WHO WE SERVICE
Currently, we serve a girls' Residential Treatment Center in Houston, Texas, which houses up to 25 girls ages 10 to 17. On July 4, 2020, we added a boys' Residential Treatment Center in Houston that houses 15 boys ranging in age from 7 to 17.
These children are in the custody of CPS and live in the treatment centers while receiving rehabilitation services and awaiting foster care or adoption. Some may return home pending CPS evaluations and home visits.
Many of these children have experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or human trafficking. As the ministry expands, so will our territory of service to other Residential Treatment Centers.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
- Birthday Weekend, 1 st weekend of every month (cake, gifts, and birthday bibles)
- On-site & provide for all major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Valentine’s, 4 th of July)
- Monthly Outings (Church, baptism weekends, luncheons, recreational outings, etc.)
- Bible Study
Board Members
Pastor Michael (Founder/Executive Director)
Anitra Young (Ministry Secretary/Treasurer)
Pastor Michael (Founder/Executive Director)
Regina West (Director of Youth Ministries)
Anitra Young (Ministry Secretary/Treasurer)
Pastor Michael (Founder/Executive Director)