Alpha Acres has been called “A Place of New Beginnings," and it has been just that for many men whose lives have reached rock bottom.  It is a structured, twelve-month program consisting of intense Bible study, academic instruction, hard work, and recreation. These various facets of the program work together to create a more well-rounded individual who is better capable of re-entering society as a successful citizen, son, brother, husband, and father.

In addition to daily Bible classes, Scripture memory, and one-on-one biblical counseling, the men must also regularly attend a local church and are encouraged to get involved there. Christ has the power to change lives, and it is this very power that has brought about positive results to the Alpha Acres program.

The Innovative Learning Center at Alpha Acres helps men with a variety of different academic needs. Those who did not complete high school have the opportunity to study for their GED. Others who have had their minds damaged by alcohol and drugs can work to improve their short and long-term memory as well as their critical thinking skills.

Each man is given a work assignment while in the program so that he is taught to deal with authority and co-worker relationships without the aid of drugs and alcohol. The work also helps to keep the residents' minds and hands busy with little time to dwell on their past way of life.

The last three months of the program is a time of transition.  The residents will transfer to the New Life Center in Winston-Salem and begin looking for employment or continuing education opportunities when they are approved to do so.

On our beautiful property at Alpha Acres, the men play volleyball and horseshoes, fish in the lake behind the farm house, play games in the common room of the house, and play basketball and lift weights in the activity building. In this way, recreation is also a part of their recovery in mind, body, and spirit. The cost of this program is $1,200.  A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required at check-in. The balance is to be paid in monthly installments of at least $100.00, with the first payment due at the end of the first 30 days in residence.