Opening doors.
Restoring lives.
Rebuilding futures.

Nathaniel Lovette, better known as “Bill,” was our first resident. Known in the neighborhood for earning a few dollars doing yard work, Bill came to Noah but initially felt it was not the place he wanted to be. He returned to the streets and later entered another faith-based facility.

After a short stay, he realized there was no other program like Noah Community Outreach, Inc. He returned in 1997 and asked to re-enroll.

Bill became a building maintenance engineer, operates his own air-conditioning repair business, and is a homeowner. He was also reunited with his beautiful daughter, whom he barely knew while she lived in Miami before his transformation. Their relationship grew so close that she chose to attend the University of South Florida to be near her dad.

Johnny Moore entered the program after deciding he was sick and tired of life on the streets. He became employed by Hillsborough County Public Works as a Trades Helper and received a promotion.

He has been married for several years to Patricia, who also had a history of drug dealing, drug use, and working as a madam. The church helped them celebrate their wedding and provided a loving support system.

Together, they serve in roles including Elder, Deaconess, Minister of Music, teacher, usher, and singer. Elder Johnny is also one of our Praise Team Leaders.

Virginia Davis graduated after a year in the program and lived in our Graduate House for more than three years before venturing out on her own.

Robert Muskin graduated after a year, lived in one of our other properties, and later ventured out on his own. He operated our Lawn Service for more than four years. In 2019, he began operating his own lawn service.