Rebuilders Addictions Ministry
(A faith-based addictions program)
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help rebuild the lives of those struggling with addictive behavior. We desire to see lives changed, families restored, and communities impacted by the foundational teachings of Jesus Christ.
Background
Pastor Kevin Akana of Windward Baptist Church along with August Kaawa started Rebuilders Addictions Ministry (R.A.M.) to help those struggling with addictions — specifically “ice”.
“Several years ago my father got hooked on ice. It rendered him jobless, penniless, and homeless. He needed to get into a Christian based addictions ministry where he could learn about God, and also be living in a controlled environment. Unfortunately, he did not get the help that he needed. On March 8, 2004, I received a call from the Medical examiner saying that my dad was found dead on the side of a street. My father had drugs on him, and in his system. We started Rebuilders Addictions Ministry as a result of what happened to my father. We are determined to help those that are addicted to ice and other abusive substances by providing transitional housing, classes, meetings, job training and counseling for them. This is the kind of program that my father needed. Although it is too late for him, perhaps many other lives can be spared, and souls saved!” Kevin Akana
In January of 2007, R.A.M. started its inpatient program. Today RAM houses over 40 men and provides food, shelter, spiritual support, one on one counseling, group counseling, job training, and case management.
